@seabikeblog well, I do know prices in the #USA are higher but even a cheap prepaid MVNO charges like $2,50 p.m. for a number and since they mostly focus on operating a #COPPA-compliant #VoIP network that only allows calling selected numbers outbound, the real cost is likely in the $3-5 p.m. area on average.
Their hardware should be in the realm of ~ $40 per unit...
- OFC these are just the prices I could verify without MOQs or contracts but I'm shure they buy both numbers and devices in packs of 100 if not 1000 to have them setup in a ready to ship "Plug'n'Play" kit as soon as someone orders, so even 'bad negotiators' on their end should get this down to like $3 p.m. & $25 per unit instantaneously.
Now granted, this is a consumer-facing business and OFC they'll have to support said customers with staff on retainer & payroll, so for everyone who doesn't feel comfortable or skilled to setup their own or pay way more upfront and monthly for higher flexibility, their offering makes sense.
- Espechally since internal VoIP calls don't create much traffic, don't incur any external charges and even with the most expensive hosters and traffic will cost less than $1 per user even if they were constantly talking 24/7.