Does anyone have any reccomendations on a VOIP provider? Is vonage as bad as the reviews state?

I am wanting to switch to a VOIP – like vonage or lingo – to save some money – but I am sooo confused. I have read so many bad reviews online for vonage, but also good ones. I was hoping someone might have a reccomendation of a VOIP provider – or any personal experience with Vonage or Lingo.

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