TL;DR: Traditional landlines cost $40-60/month. A second cell phone line is $25-50/month. Mango + Twilio? About $8/month for typical usage—and Mango is free for one number. That's up to 80% savings.
If you're paying for a business landline or a separate phone line, you're probably spending way more than you need to. Let's break down the real numbers.
The Traditional Options (And What They Cost)
📞 Traditional Landline
- Monthly service: $40-60
- Installation fees: $50-100
- Long distance charges: Extra
- Limited features
- Annual cost: $480-720
📱 Second Cell Phone Line
- Monthly plan: $25-50
- New phone purchase: $200-800
- Locked into carrier contracts
- Annual cost: $300-600 (plus phone)
🏢 Business VoIP Services
- Monthly per-user: $20-40
- Often requires annual commitment
- Complex setup
- Annual cost: $240-480
The Mango + Twilio Option
Here's where it gets interesting.
💰 Twilio Costs (Pay-As-You-Go)
- Phone number: $1.15/month
- Outbound calls: ~$0.014/minute
- Inbound calls: ~$0.0085/minute
- SMS: ~$0.0079/message
Prices shown are approximate. Check your Twilio Console for the latest pricing in your region.
Mango Cost
- FREE for one phone number
- Unlimited calls and texts on your first number
- Premium plans available for multiple numbers
Real Cost Example
Let's say you're a small business making:
- 300 outbound minutes/month
- 200 inbound minutes/month
- 100 text messages/month
Your monthly Twilio bill:
| Item | Calculation | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Phone number | 1 × $1.15 | $1.15 |
| Outbound calls | 300 × $0.014 | $4.20 |
| Inbound calls | 200 × $0.0085 | $1.70 |
| SMS | 100 × $0.0079 | $0.79 |
| Total | $7.84 |
Mango: $0 (free for one number)
Monthly total: Under $8
Compare that to $50+ for a landline. That's 84% savings.
Annual Savings Breakdown
| Solution | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Landline | $50 | $600 |
| Second Cell Line | $35 | $420 |
| Business VoIP | $30 | $360 |
| Mango + Twilio | ~$8 | ~$96 |
You could save $300-500+ per year.
But Wait, There's More Value
With Mango, you're not just saving money. You're getting features that landlines don't offer:
✅ Business Hours — Route calls based on time of day
✅ Custom Voicemail — Professional greetings
✅ Call Recording — Keep records of important calls
✅ SMS & WhatsApp — Text from your business number
✅ Works Anywhere — Not tied to one location
✅ Multiple Devices — Use on iPhone, iPad, or both
Traditional landlines can't do any of that.
Who Saves the Most?
- Freelancers wanting a separate business number without a second phone
- Small businesses tired of expensive phone bills
- Startups that need professional presence without enterprise costs
- Remote workers who don't need a physical office line
- Side hustlers keeping personal and business calls separate
Get Started in 5 Minutes
- Sign up at twilio.com (~2 min)
- Buy a phone number (~$1.15)
- Download Mango (free)
- Connect your Twilio account
- Start saving money immediately
The Bottom Line
There's no reason to pay $40-60/month for a business phone line in 2024. Mango + Twilio gives you a professional phone system for under $10/month—with better features.
Your wallet will thank you. 💸