It has been reported on here in the past that, in the present arrangement, VM's phone-via-router connection is actually still running through the same exchange equipment as before. It is just the method of connection in the home that has changed (phone plugs into the back of the hub instead of a telephone wall socket). The phone service charge within your package price is for access to the VM landline network and use of a VM phone number and VM exchange equipment. As a result, you pay the same as before for calls for the phone-via-router connection. If VM ever implements a proper VOIP offering, then customers might expect bills to come down accordingly.
Many pay-monthly mobile phone offerings provide inclusive calls to 01, 02 and 03 numbers and mobiles for a low monthly sum for those willing to swap to mobile for making calls. Some people who still want a landline connection have replaced their VM landline with a true VOIP connection from a VOIP service provider.
