iTalk Travel

In addition to iTalkBB's recent deals on Mother's day promotion, which is on top of iTalkBB-Review's Olympics promotion, iTalkBB has broken new ground in adding value to its users. Starting from May 1, 2008, iTalkBB has introduced a new service to its subscribers -- iTalk Travel, which offers exclusive deals on airfare between USA and China. The service is available though a link in your "account management page" or though toll free number 866-568-0005 .



This is a great value to iTalkBB users. Just for a quick comparison: I checked the round trip ticket price between Newark (EWR) and Beijing (PEK) on 5/30/2008 and 6/6/2008. The price quoted with iTalkTravel is $986.84 - $75 (iTalkBB user discount) == $911.84 . Compared to the best price available from www.orbitz.com, $1186, iTalk Travel saves $274 per person, which is almost a whole year's service fee for its Global Unlimited VoIP plan.
If you were still undecided on whether or not to subscribe to iTalk BB, now it is the time to pull the trigger. With both iTalk Travel and iTalkBB's FREE Video On Demand service, you are getting the most bang for your buck. Remember to use promotion code "953110+8991095718" for an additional $15 savings when sign up.

iTalkBB mother's day promotion on top of olympic promotion

 If you are looking for a Promo Code for Hsu Ginseng, try here at bottom of the page. 

From 5/1/2008 to 5/12/2008, iTalkBB is offering a Mother's Day promotion to new customers: anyone who subscribe the $299 Global unlimited annual plan (USA) or the $299.88 annual or $599.76 two year plan (Canada) will receive a $22 Hsu Ginseng package (http://www.hsuginseng.com/). Remember to use promotion code "953110+8991095718" in the last step of your signup and make sure a $15 instant discount being applied to your bill. If you cannot see the promotion code working, call customer service 1-877-482-5522 and mention the code instead.

This is on top of the 2-month free service for annual plan or 6-month free service for two year plan and the 200 minutes per month iTalkFreedom for two of your cellphones.

This is also on top of the iTalkBB-Review promotion of "1 gold medal for China = $1 for you" --- Each gold medal won by China Team in Olympic Beijing will get you $1 discount.
You must use promotion code "953110+8991095718" to qualify.

iTalkBB-Review Olympic Promotion

In 103 days, the 2008 summer Olympics game will be hosted in Beijing, China. This event has been viewed as the debut party for China (and all Chinese around the world). It signifies the tremendous economic growth and cultural prosperity that took place in the world's most populated country during the past few decades. As a Chinese, I am very proud.

1 gold medal for China = $1 for you
中国队获一枚金牌＝您得$1优惠


To celebrate this, iTalkBB-Review decides to offer a very attractive promotion: from today (2008-04-26) till 2008-08-08, any new subscriber to iTalkBB will get a discount in the same number of dollars as the number of Gold medals that Chinese team wins. That is, if China wins 50 gold medals in the Olympics, you will get $50 discount.

To qualify, here is what you need to do:

• Sign up with iTalkBB in the $299 Global Unlimited Annual plan with promotion code "953110+8991095718", you will see an instant discount of $15 [make sure you use the code above and see $15 taken off from your bill or you won't be qualified]


• Send an email to iTalkBB.Deal@gmail.com or post a message to this post, including your email and your italkbb number after your account is activated


• Cheer for China during Olympics


• Within 30 days after the Olympics game, the remaining discount will be sent to you via either paypal or a paper check based on your choice ($50-$15=$35 in the above example)

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Update: This promotion has ended. Please check latest promotional information here...

iTalkBB and tax

Like it or not, April 15th is the due day for filing income tax in United States. In the spirit of tax day, I'll talk about the tax and fees for iTalkBB. Remember to use promotion code "953110+8991095718" to get $15 off at sign up.

If you are in United States, you are lucky -- iTalkBB's $299 Global Unlimited Annual Plan has already included all tax and miscellaneous fees that you often see on your other phone bills. With the 2-month free promotion, you get 14 months' unlimited local and long distance service (including International) for a merely $284 (with the promotion code above).

If you are in Canada, unfortunately the tax comes separately: the tax rate is as follows:

• Alberta (AB): 6%
  
• British Columbia (BC): 13%
  
• Manitoba (MB): 13%
  
• New Brunswick (NB): 14%
  
• Newfoundland (NF): 14%
  
• Nova Scotia (NS): 14%
  
• Northwest (NT): 6%
  
• Nunavut (NU): 6%
  
• Ontario (ON): 16.7%
  
• Prince Edward Island (PE): 14%
  

Happy Tax Day!

EDIT: Starting from June 1, 2008, the tax rate for Canadian customer is set to 11.5% flat across Canada.

UPDATE: Starting from Feb. 15, 2009, there is a $2.95/month regulatory fees, charges and taxes for US customer -- details here.

iTalkBB On TV News

iTalkBB in Chinese TV news. Don't forget your $10 discount using iTalkBB promotion code 953110 at sign up.

iTalkBB service quality survey completed

How do you rate iTalkBB's call quality?

The poll on iTalkBB's call quality has officially completed. During the past several months, 80 votes have been collected from different users. Overall, 13% of people rates the service excellent; 38% rates satisfactory; 13% rates acceptable; 33% rates poor. This is consistent with previous result collected last year. For those who are not satisfied with the service, please check this post on how to report your problem and to seek service help.

iTalkBB Opens Hong Kong DID

Starting from March 24, 2008, iTalkBB will open a new service -- the option for you to bind a "third" phone number in Hong Kong for your phone. The optional Hong Kong phone number is in addition to your US/Canada local number and your free secondary China phone number. However, it would cost $4.99 per month. In the promotional period (before May 1, 2008? not sure at this time), the one-time activation fee of $14.99 is WAVIED. 

This service is optional and you can turn it on/off any time through the iTalkBB account management website (after login with your iTalk BB number). But it would be charged on the month basis, meaning any partial service month will be charged full month rate of $4.99.

I don't have any particular need to have a Hong Kong phone number. But if you have family or friends in Hong Kong, adding this service will make their calls to you appearing as Hong Kong local calls, saving a hefty long distance charge for them.