[IMPORTANT UPDATE: Vonage has recently delisted Bangladesh from their Plan Look-up Table. But, Dhaka landline numbers are still shown as being under the "Call Asia" plan if you manually check a phone number. I am getting conflicting reports as to whether or not Vonage has cancelled their unlimited calling to Bangladesh and started charging 19 cents a minute. Customers such as myself whose family heavily relies on this plan have not received any warning or notice of its discontinuation. This is not how Vonage should be treating their loyal customers. I can no longer recommend Vonage in good conscience. More updates as I get more details.]
I wish I found this out before my parents spent hundreds of dollars a month calling me in Bangladesh. Vonage – the internet phone company with the annoyingly catchy song in its ads – now offers free calls to Bangladesh as part of its Call Asia international calling plan. My family already uses Vonage – I gave it as a gift to my mom and dad almost two years ago so they could keep in touch with me while I was studying at Notre Dame.
For ten bucks a month more, I just added the Call Asia plan which gives them unlimited calling anytime to all Dhaka and Chittagong landlines (but not any cellphones). I double checked to make sure it works with landline numbers in regions like Baridhara, Shantinagar, and Gulshan (where my relatives live). After setting it up for my dad online – I had him give me a call. The call was surprisingly clear – better than the phone cards my other relatives use. It was even better than many of my local calls to cellphones.
What’s really neat is that Vonage also offers things like free call conferencing. So, after talking for a bit my dad call-conferenced my aunt into the conversation who lived elsewhere in Canada. All of that at no additional cost or per minute charges. I spent most of the conversation going “wow”. This solution is also ten times better than my use of Skype – whose quality is heavily dependent on the bandwidth I get on my end. With Vonage, my family can take full advantage of the DSL line we have back in Canada and just call me on a Dhaka landline instead.
I know I am coming off sounding like a commercial for Vonage. I am not affiliated with them nor am I getting paid by Vonage for this glowing praise. I’m just completely amazed that something like this exists.
Great deal I’ve ever heard…..
i wish the calling to cell phone was available
does vonage work for sylhet(bangladesh)?
I don’t know – but if you go to their site, you can check to see what regions are and are not included.
he is lier…………….but it not free call to bangladesh……..
Hey Khaled, are you confusing the adsense link with the link to Vonage? Because those are two different things.
It’s not free as in $0. Vonage is free as in it is a flat (not per minute) rate. You pay a flat rate per month and you get to talk to landlines in Dhaka and a few other cities as much as you want 24/7.
Here’s the link in case you missed it in the article itself:
http://vonage.com/lp/US/worldone/
Just check the call asia plan section for Bangladesh.
Cheers.
i tried again with vonage but the connection said is not true………………..it’s not adviseable. he is a great lier
Hey Khaled,
I tried emailing you directly – but you didn’t give a real email address when you submitted your comment.
The simple fact is my parents have been using this plan on Vonage for four months now and they have been able to talk to me as much as they want in Dhaka for one flat price with no additional charge.
If you go to:
http://www.vonage.com/lp/US/worldone/#commentForm
And click on “which plan is right for you?”, you can see Bangladesh (Chittagong) and Bangladesh (Dhaka) clearly listed as free unlimited calls. There is even a form you can type a Bangladesh phone number to confirm if it works or not.
I’ve also attached a screenshot of that page so I can be as transparent as possible. I don’t work for Vonage so I can’t help you more than that. Nor do I get paid by Vonage. All I know is that what is listed on their website and what is listed on my parents phone bill for the past four months.
Cheers.
Shawn,
You are absolutely right. I (in toronto) usually talk to my brother in Florida and he often call parents and it’s a 3-way calling . Call quality is fantastic and only USD$10/month.
Wish vonage starts the service in Canada. Looking forward to it.
regd.
Anwar
how do i make free calls or any way to cheap calls to bangladesh cell?
I have no idea unfortunately. Using Vonage, my parents call me for about 9 cents a minute to my Bangladesh cellphone. But I dunno anything better/cheaper than that. I wish the Vonage offer of unlimited calls extended to Bangladeshi cellphones. That would make life easier and cheaper for my family.
C’MON BOYS!DON’T ARGUE OVER IT.TRY IT AND LEAVE IT.
im a bangladesh
this plan is more than awesome..i m using it and the voice is crystal clear everytime..da best thing is u could get line in a blink n in1st time
i am from uae, if i like to free call from here to bangladesh. what should i have to do, any way or i have pay anything
Hey Azad, I have no idea. I heard that UAE blocks VOIP by law – so you might be out of luck…
Hello Shawn,
You are right everything about “Vonage”. I am in new york and call dhaka,canada,uk,singapore and all over us as a local unlimited call to all my friends & family. I am using this almost 2 years now. I used to pay $24.99 per month for unlimited call to us,canada. Then few days after that unlimited call to uk and some europen country added automaticly without any extra charge. Then they offer me unlimited asia call with extra $10. I thought why not? I usedto use phone card to call my friends and family. every month I spend more then $150. Now I only pay $34.99 + tax And called every month more then 4000 international min. + more then 3000 local(us) min.
Hey Shawn, could you email me and tell me what the costs are? I am wondering if I would have to stack up any other plans to get the $10 a month international deal. Thanks a lot bro,
hi i like 2make free call bangladash
Hope Vonage start Asia plan soon in Canada……
it will be great for this oper
yeah this is great plan. 2 my relatives in florida has vonage asia plan. it costs $35 per month. You can call dhaka and chittagong land line only. service is great.
you can also check out this website
http://yupeephone.com/monthly_unlimited.htm
they apparently offer both land and mobile call for 24.99 to bangladesh.I never used it,so i dont know if it is legit or not.
Guys vonage took bangladesh out of the list..
Hey Mithel – I kind of got scared when I read your comment.
If you enter a Bangladesh number in the look up tool – it is still listed in the Call Asia plan. I also checked the latest bill – still covered. PHEW!
I hope that delisting Bangladesh was a glitch and not something more sinister (read: screwing the customer) on the part of Vonage.
NEWS VONAGE IS TAKING BANGLADESH OUT FROM HIS CALL ASIA PLAN. PLEASE LET EVERY BODY KNOW OTHER WISE VOANGE WILL CHARGE 19/CENTS A MIN.
Oh Boy. I hope you’re wrong Fahim. My family relies on this phone plan as if it was their life blood. I don’t know what I’d do without this plan
Mithel and Fahim are right.
I was trying to get Vonage last week. Bangladesh is not on the list. However, I checked with my home number with their look-up search box, that number is covered under Asia and World plan. It could be a glich or something intentional.
Do you guys know what is the next cheapest way of calling Dhaka landlines ?
Hey Waqar, I keep checking the phone number lookup thing all the time. I’m quite worried that bangladesh will be truly delisted. I also keep checking my phone bill. Thus far, Bangladeshhs is still covered.
If Vonage decides to cut Bangladesh – I’m not sure what my family will switch to. Skype? Maybe back to cheap calling cards?
These is the email I got from vonage today…..
Dear Sheikh Hossain,
Thank you for choosing Vonage, the #1 rated digital phone service!
I understand that you need clarification regarding the international call plan Asia.
It would be my pleasure to provide you with the clarification.
Bangladesh was removed from the Vonage.com webpage as it is no longer offered as an unlimited calling destination under the Call Asia or Enhanced World International calling plans. Vonage presently charges a very competitive rate of 19 cents per minute for calls to Bangladesh. We look forward to a providing you the savings, features and service you deserve.
If you have any questions, your Vonage team is available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact us whenever and however it suits you!
- On-Line Help Center at http://www.vonage.com/help.php
- Contact Us at http://www.vonage.com/help_contactus.php
- Or call Toll-Free at 1-VONAGE-HELP (1-866-243-4357)
If you call us for Technical Support, in order for our highly trained specialists to successfully assist you, it is highly recommended that you are near the Vonage phone adapter you are calling about and in the location you intend to use your Vonage service.
Thanks again for choosing Vonage, a better phone service for less!
Sincerely,
Vonage Customer Care
Hello.
We were Vonage customer and just canceled the service as they do not offer Unlimited calls to Dhaka/Chittagong any more. VONAGE CHARGED US $120.00 TO CANCEL.
Hi Im from Uk. How can I call to BD mobile (warrid mobile) for cheap.
can any1 send me an e-mail to tanim_net@hotmail.com.
Tanx.
Hello All,
I guess the service is still on as I just checked with a Chittagong number and it’s still shows free in World plan & Asia Plan so yeah I guess it’s still free with that. IF not plz let me know. Take care all.
Some you guys here seem totally airheaded to me coz most of you guys are simply making comments wihtout reading what actually Vonage have on their site.
Only one guy that I found here who said Vonage is liar and Yes thats right ! Vonage is liar and they were tryin to screw their loyal customers for fact.I spoke to them couple of times over phone and had to force the account manager to cancel my freakin account with them.
Though they offered many other benifits and features at the time of my account cancellation but my answer was simply NO coz I just couldnt manage myself to deal with a company that I cant trust anymore nor I can let them get into my Bank Account. Sorry ..No Way!!!
They are still sending me alot of mails and calling me every other day as if I ever change my mind and reinstate my account with them, but unless they have the same Asia Plan including Bangladesh as it was, there is no point to speak to them anymore, I said.
Currently I am using one Vonage line since last four months. It’s Call Asia plan with $ 35/month+tax, which included Dhaka and Chittagong unlimited call to land line. They are not charging more than $ 35/month + tax if I don’t make call to cell phones. And cell phone call cost is $ 0.09/min.
Also one of my friend using Vonage’s same services since January ‘08.
This is an excerpt from an email I received from Vonage:
“Currently Bangladesh is a part of Call Asia or Enhanced World Plan and will still have the ability to call Bangladesh at their current rates until it is officially removed from the plan. Please note that Vonage is currently in the process of removing Bangladesh from the Call Asia and Enhanced World Plans. We evaluate all of our offers and pricing on a periodic basis and make changes accordingly so that we can offer high quality service at great rates. We look forward to a providing you the savings, features and service you deserve.”
It looks like Bangladesh has not been dropped from the calling plan yet, but will likely be dropped sometime in the near future.
i want to free call to bangladesh by internet
please send me soft ware address
i wnat to call bangladesh to land phone free of cost for mobile i will pay
Vonage still gives you unlimited calling to Bangladesh if you still have the “Call Asia Plan” They said they were going to remove it from the list but still haven’t done it. I have been using it for months now. When Vonage is about to remove Bangladesh from the list they will contact you via email.
kanak
Sep 6th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Vonage still gives you unlimited calling to Bangladesh if you still have the “Call Asia Plan” They said they were going to remove it from the list but still haven’t done it. I have been using it for months now. When Vonage is about to remove Bangladesh from the list they will contact you via email.
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Mr Kanak You seem to be an idiot that I’ve ever seen in life. What I can assume either you’re an illiterate prick who couldnt understand what people are talking about or you may have lack of good sense of humor making your joke. By the way , Vonage took unlimited calling to Bangladesh plan off long ago and thus people demonstrating here.
Mr. Kanak, Pls Read and Understand First Before Making Your Posts Next Time. thanks
Try ViaTalk its great i have it for 3 years. Only $200 for 2 years gives you two lines and only .06 chents to bd lan or cell phone.
i have read all the comments. Thank u all. But i don’t think it’s wise to use this service . we need to look eleswhere. In australia we use calling card , for 8 dollar , we can talk at least 200 mins. Not bad.Shawn, i think u should stop discussing about this .Any way, thanks again. xbdboy
i m using vonage from (atlanta) last month and for callinfg in bd paying $10 only.They r not charging extra for dhk and chitt land line.thats on asia plan and still i m talking to my family more than 4000 min just for $10 only.I m happy with this service.
i signed up for vonage but i don't know i can talk to sylhet, bangladesh land line for free. i bought the plan of $24.99 please help me. Thank you!
now i m in russia.pls tell me i want to call fre to bangladesh to mobile every day minimum 15 min. or unlimited free to mobile . pls write me how can i?
fufuig
I am call from uitined states to Bangladesh cell phone. pleace can you help me.thank you.
skype dia mobile e free kotha kibabe bola jai ta ami apner sate jante chai.plz aktu bolben?
plz sorasori kotha bolun amar sate my email no didarctg50@yahoo.com
Hi
ami USA te poralekha korsi.
Ami BD te call korte chai kintu sob card gulo khub expensive.
Amon kono way ase, jeta die khub kom cost e bangladesh e kotha bola jabe. Like $10 per month and unlimited call.
I want to call
Is The unlimited calling plan valid in Canada?? I dnt see any plan 4 Canada, it says only USA they’ve unlimited international calling plan
HI
hi ami ki sotti bangladesh e free kotha bolte parbo jodi ami vonage asia plan chosse kori
Bangladesh will be officially removed on Sept. 15th, 2009. Here’s the letter I received today:
Dear Customer,
We would like to share with you some important information regarding your calling plan. Recently, we updated our Vonage(R) Enhanced World and Call Asia international calling plans and effective September 15, 2009, calls to Bangladesh will no longer be included in your plan.
What does this mean to you? Beginning September 15, 2009, you will be charged $0.09 per minute for calls to landlines and mobile phones in Bangladesh. Our $0.09 per minute rate is one of the lowest in the industry. And remember, with Vonage when you call internationally, you never pay a surcharge or additional fees.
If our updated Vonage® Enhanced World and Call Asia international calling plans change your need for an unlimited international calling plan, we recommend you consider switching to our Residential Premium Unlimited Plan for $24.99 per month. Our Residential Premium Unlimited Plan includes unlimited local and long distance calling in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico; unlimited calls to landline phones in Italy, France, Spain, UK, and Ireland; and 25 calling features like Call Waiting, Voicemail and Caller ID. Access your online account at http://www.vonage.com to explore all your calling plan options and update your calling plan according to your needs.
We’re also enhancing our 411 Directory Assistance service to include 411 Direct Connect. With 411 Direct Connect, when you dial 411 from your Vonage phone you’ll be directly connected to the residential or business listing you’ve requested at the new rate of $1.49, effective August 17, 2009. Remember, Vonage 411 is not just about phone numbers. You can also continue dialing 411 from your Vonage phone to access movie listings, airline flight times, ATM locations and more…all for $1.49 per 411 call!
We strive to provide an excellent customer experience and want to be sure you’re getting the best value from your Vonage phone service. If you would like to discuss calling plan options or have any questions, please call us at 1-VONAGE-HELP (1-866-243-4357). We operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. One of our Customer Care representatives will be happy to assist you.
Best regards,
Vonage
Its really sad for us, its been more than 2 years i’m using vonage without any issue for bd call..cheap and best call service provider so far from usa. I’ll request to all of you who are from bd please check unlimitedbangladeshicall.com or yuppe.com for next provider to calll relatives in BD.
Thanks
I was so Freakin aggravated when i received the mail from vonage. I called the home office spoke to some folks there. they are telling me Subscribers to asian plan who only call bangladesh uses about 4000 min a month avarage.
Holly molly guacamolly……………. 4000 min?????????????????????? a month???????????????????????????????
how do they do that?
http://www.yupeephone.com isnt bad 1600 min for 40 bucks. go get ‘em fellas.
is vonage still giving service to Bangladesh(unlimited call with plan)??????????????
plz let me know???
I have been using the Call Asia Plan since Dec 2007. I also got the communications about dropping Bangladesh from Call Asia Plan begining Sep 15. Got an email on 08/11 and then the paper mail a few days later.
I just checked Vonage site, and now the only unlimited plan is the Vonage World for $24.99/mo, but the problem is Bangladesh is NOT in their 60-country list!!
I have been using the Call Asia Plan since Dec 2007. I also got the communications about dropping Bangladesh from Call Asia Plan begining Sep 15. Got an email on 08/11 and then the paper mail a few days later.
I just checked Vonage site, and now the only unlimited plan is the Vonage World for $24.99/mo, but the problem is Bangladesh is NOT in their 60-country list!!
I also had this plan (call asia) since 2007 with vonage. But now I moved my no to joiphone which has unlimited 9 countrys ( not bangladesh ) verry cheap rate about $9 month for my home and I got metro pcs cell phone plan which has unlimited bangladesh land line about $ 49 ( including all tax ) month. I am verry happy because its a cell phone. I am saving lots of money. VONAGE go to DAMMMMMMMM.
I would like to tell all my bangladesh brother/sister if you want to call bangladesh go to metro pcs stor and have a plan that good for you and add unlimited international call and also you can add unlimited international sms. So you can save lots of money. But only problem is they don’t have coverage all over us yeat.( https://www.metropcs.com/plans/default.aspx
I wish I lived in any metro area.
I will loose the unlimited calling from Vonage also from the Sept. 15th 2009.
But When I signed up for the call Asia Plan they said it will last as long as I keep the service.
But they lied at the time.
Bdphoneonline will offer unlimited call to Bangladesh India and many other country for a flat reat of $20.99/mo+tax. Coming next week 26 Oct 09.
vonage do not offer this anymore. http://www.bdphoneonline.com is offering unlimited call to Bangladesh for $20.99/mo.
hi how are u???
Not only Vonage, now is LINGO. They are all trapping people so they can belly up their investment. They start with offering unlimited phone call to Bangladesh and once you are in then they accuse you for abusing their phone line and change their policy without giving you an adequate warning. So, to all my Bangladeshi people, beware of this scam and greedy company out there. Most of this companies are own by our neighboring country India, it is a new way to fool Bangladeshi people!! Be Careful
HI Dear all how?
http://www.bdphoneonline.com don’t offer unlimited call to Bangladesh for $20.99/mo. They give you 450 Min a month to call Bangladesh
Useful to connect
Vonage used to give free calls to bangladesh for 10 additional dollars but they DO NOT have that service anymore.
VONAGE NOW CHARGE FOR CALLS MADE TO BANGLADESH, LANDLINE OR MOBILE!!