VIP Communications Releases 2012 Expat Sentiment Survey

ASHBURN, Va., Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VIP Communications, Inc., (VIP) a leading provider of international calling services and solutions, today announced the official release of its 2012 Expat Sentiment Survey Report, a comprehensive report which provides an inside look at expat and immigrant communities from over 190 countries that are currently living in the United States.

VIP  gathered feedback on a variety of subjects from more than 20,000 expat customers to get an indication of their quality of life in the United States. Among much of the featured data, some highlights are:

• No Regrets About Migrating to the States: The vast majority of expats are content with their decision to migrate to the United States, with 94 percent of respondents indicating they believe they made the right choice in coming to the States, and 88 percent indicating they would do it all over again if faced with the decision.
• Friends and Family are Greatest Source of Homesickness: When asked what they miss the most about their native country, the most popular response was "friends and family" at 80 percent. Other sources of homesickness were food, sports, entertainment, and overall quality of life.
• Quality of Life Ranking Among Expats is Generally Positive and Improving: Each respondent was asked to rank their quality of life in the United States over the past year on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst. The most common ranking was 8/10 (26 percent), followed by 9/10 (16 percent) and 7/10 (15 percent). Only 2 percent of respondents gave their quality of life ranking the lowest score possible, while a mere 1 percent gave their ranking a 2/10 and 3/10. Also, 69 percent of respondents indicated that they were very confident their quality of life would improve over the next year.
• Nothing Beats Home Cooking: When asked which country has better food, the United States or their native country, the majority of respondents (56 percent) answered that their native country "takes the cake" when it comes to cuisine!
• United States is More "Entertaining" Than Native Land: When it comes to sports and entertainment there is simply no comparison between the United States and other countries. 73 percent of respondents indicated that the United States had far better options than their home countries to keep themselves and their families entertained.
• Expats Feel Safer and Better Educated in the United States: 83 percent of respondents feel the United States offers a much better educational system than what is available in their native country, and 62 percent believe the United States is generally a safer place to live than their country of origin.

This announcement continues to build on the momentum VIP has achieved over the past year, and solidifies its presence as the leading international calling provider to expats living in the United States. Over the past year the company has increased its customer base by more than 30 percent and expanded its service portfolio to include business and mobile services. The company has earned recognition for its 'No Hidden Fees' philosophy, which assures customers pay only the per-minute rate advertised, without any additional fees or service charges.

VIP has become a household name in the international calling industry with coverage from media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, Reuters, The New York Times, CBS, and has been recognized as one of Inc Magazine's 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies for the past two years.

For more information, please visit www.joinvip.com. For more information and results from the 2012 Expat Sentiment Survey please contact [email protected].  

ABOUT VIP COMMUNICATIONS

Ashburn, VA based VIP Communications Inc. provides long distance and international calling services that enable customers to stay in touch with family and friends and business contacts, worldwide. VIP's calling services are available from both land lines and mobile phones at highly competitive rates. The company has experienced rapid growth in recent years by specializing in international calling services with a focus on exceptional connection quality and world class customer support through its live customer service center. For more information about VIP, please visit www.joinvip.com.

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