[Stuart W]

True, you do have to pay for geographical numbers on voipfone when they are free on sipgate.

My preference is with a provider I can actually make decent calls to the telephone network without delay or poor sound quality.

I guess it doesn't mater how many free things you get with a service that is unreliable.
Kind of reminds me of the rows I used to have with the former ntl: guys...... I'm sure you are familiar with the concept of getting cable modem services refunded each month because it's still not working.
What I'm trying to say is, I'd rather pay and have a working service than not ... ... and er... not.