Download Speed

Download speed is calculated as to how many bits per second can be downloaded from a computer to another computer via the internet.

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What is Download Speed?

Download speed is a measurement of bandwidth, and is not actually a measurement of "speed". It is more accurate to think of download speed like the plumbing in a building. For instance, the circumference of a pipe determines how much water can pass through the pipe. The larger the pipe's circumference, the more water that can pass through, and vice versa. Similarly, download speed is how many bits (or bytes) can pass through the connection over a specific period of time.

Download speed is often measured in bits per second (bps), and occasionally measured in bytes per second (Bps). Just like the metric system, bits and bytes can be represented as smaller numbers with a prefix denoting how many powers of 10 the number has been reduced by (ie. 100,000,000 bits can be stated as 100,000 kb (kilobits) as well as 100 mb (megabits)) Therefore, if your download speed was 50 mbps, it translates to a download rate of 50,000,000 bits transferred over one second.

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Provider	Plan Features	Rate/min.	Trial Period	Setup Fees	Monthly Fees	Details
RingCentral	RATED #1 BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS Includes 100+ Premium Features Unlimited Calling, Faxing, SMS, Conferencing Trusted by over 350,000 Businesses As low as, per month/user	$0.00	14 day trial available to new subscribers	Free	^$ 19.99 _/mo. * Core Advanced Ultra Month to Month (per user) $30/user/mo Annual Contract Paid Monthly (per user) $20/user/mo Annual Contract Prepay (per user) $20/user/mo Month to Month (per user) $35/user/mo Annual Contract Paid Monthly (per user) $25/user/mo Annual Contract Prepay (per user) $25/user/mo Month to Month (per user) $45/user/mo Annual Contract Paid Monthly (per user) $35/user/mo Annual Contract Prepay (per user) $35/user/mo In order to determine the number of users you need for your RingCentral phone system, count the total number of devices you need, including desk phones, softphones, conference phones, and fax machines.	4.1 142 reviews Get Quote!
Alliance Phones	Alliance Phones Simple set-up in less than 30 minutes Efficient daily call report Easy-to-use control panel 12% discount for subscribing and paying for a year upfront.	$0.00	30 days	Free	^$ 19.97 _/mo. * Effortless Plus Simplicity Plus Easy Plus Month to Month (per user) 20 - 100 users $19.97 /mo. Annual Contract Prepay (per user) 20 - 100 users $17.58 /mo. x 12 Month to Month (per user) 4 - 20 users $24.97 /mo. Annual Contract Prepay (per user) 4 - 20 users $21.98 /mo. x 12 Month to Month (per user) 1 - 3 users $29.97 /mo. Annual Contract Prepay (per user) 1 - 3 users $26.38 /mo. x 12 In order to determine the number of users you need for your Alliance Phones phone system, count the total number of devices you need, including desk phones, softphones, conference phones, and fax machines.	5 13 reviews Get Quote!
Talkroute	The phone system built to do business anywhere Video Meetings & Text Messaging Call Forwarding & Routing Desktop, Mobile, & Web Apps $5 per additional user	$0.00	-	Free	^$ 19.00 _/mo. *	5 1 review Get Quote!
Verizon Business VoIP	Get 99.99% network reliability with Fios. Business Digital Voice 1-year price guarantee Unlimited data Per month. Plus taxes, fees and equipment charges.	$0.00	-	Free	^$ 69.00 _/mo. *	1.35 56 reviews Get Quote!

*Rates shown do not include E-911 charges, taxes, and surcharges. Most providers offering unlimited calling have restrictions and some rates shown are promotional rates based on term contracts or promotional periods. Be sure to read individual providers terms and conditions before you buy. Rates and features displayed for each provider have been sourced from provider's site and other online sources. While we strive to display current information, be sure to check directly with each provider as their plans, pricing, and features are subject to change.

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Provider	Plan Features	Rate/min.	Trial Period	Setup Fees	Monthly Fees	Details
VoIPo	VoIPo Home Phone Unlimited Calls to US/Canada Over 45 Features + Free 2nd Line Free international call allowance $15.00/mo. or $6.21/mo. with 2 year contract	$0.00	30 days	Free	^$ 6.21 _/mo. * Residential Month to Month (per user) No contract $15.00 / mo. Annual Contract Prepay (per user) 2-year contract $6.21 / mo. In order to determine the number of users you need for your VoIPo phone system, count the total number of devices you need, including desk phones, softphones, conference phones, and fax machines.	3.65 49 reviews Get Quote!
1-VoIP	HOME PHONE SERVICE Unlimited Calling and Free Adapter Included No Contract or Cancellation Fee Over 40 Included Features $8.97 is monthly cost with 1-year prepay	$0.00	-	Free	^$ 8.97 _/mo. *	4.95 5 reviews Get Quote!
Axvoice	Home Phone Service Unlimited USA and Canada calling Free hardware and activation Money back guarantee, 30+ features $6.25/mo. 1-year prepay equals $75.00/year	$0.00	15 days	Free	^$ 6.25 _/mo. * Home Phone USA/Canada US/Canada 200 Pay As You Go Month to Month (per user) No contract $14.99 / mo. Annual Contract Paid Monthly (per user) 1-year postpay $10.99 / mo. Annual Contract Prepay (per user) 1-year prepay $6.25 / mo. Month to Month (per user) No contract $9.99/mo. Annual Contract Prepay (per user) 1-year postpay $5.99/mo. Month to Month (per user) No contract $4.99 / mo. In order to determine the number of users you need for your Axvoice phone system, count the total number of devices you need, including desk phones, softphones, conference phones, and fax machines.	4.25 75 reviews Get Quote!
Community Phone	Modern Landline Service No internet required, works even during power outages. Setup is as easy as connecting a charger to a phone, anyone can do it. Unlimited local and long-distance calling. Device contains a backup battery and is not designed to run without electricity indefinitely.	$0.00	30 days	$99.00	^$ 32.50 _/mo. *	5 7 reviews Get Quote!

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Provider	Summary	Features	Ratings
VoIP Innovations	Established in 2007, VoIP Innovations brings success to its customers through Wholesale VoIP services. They are an industry leader in Wholesale VoIP, and have been aggregating, innovating and...	API, Calling Card, Colocation, E911, International A-Z, Origination, Portal, Termination, Toll Free	4.3 9 reviews Get Quote!
Alcazar Networks	A nationwide provider in the VoIP and ISP provider industries, Alcazar Networks has been providing technology solutions since 2003. They aim to deliver products that will help businesses increase...	API, Calling Card, E911, International A-Z, Origination, Portal, Termination, Toll Free	5 1 review Get Quote!