By: Je Dunn
VoIP stands for Voice Over Internet Protocol.
What VoIP does is it converts the voice signal from your telephone into
a digital signal that travels over the Internet.
This means NO phone charges! And this is why VoIP is such a buzz word today.
VoIP presents businesses and consumers a like with an option to save on
their phone bills.
It is very simple to set up and use, and requires very little equipment.
For instance...If you are calling a regular phone number, the signal is then
converted back at the other end. Internet Voice can allow you to make a call
directly from a computer.
If you make a call using a phone with an adaptor, you’ll be able to dial just
as you always have,and the service provider may also provide a dial tone.
|
call you from his or her regular phone without using special equipment.
What Do You Need To Get Started?
A broadband Internet connection is required to make VoIP calls. Some services
allow you to use a regular telephone, as long as you connect it to an adaptor.
Some companies allow you to make calls from a computer or a VoIP phone that
doesn’t require an additional adapter.
If you are calling a regular telephone number, the person you are calling
does not need any special equipment, just a phone.
More and more companies are entering the VoIP arena everyday. The two most
popular are Vontage and SKYPE.
For a low monthly fee you can make unrestricted calls anywhere without
incurring any long distant charges. As you can see VoIP can be a real
money saving opportunity for smart consumers and businesses.
It is important to compare plans when considering a VoIP provider.
Depending on the plan you might be limited only to other subscribers to
the service, or you may be able to call any phone number, anywhere in the
world. The call can be made to a local number, a mobile phone, a long distance,
or an international number.
What Are Some Advantages of VoIP?
Because VoIP is digital, it may offer features and services that are not available
with a traditional phone. If you have a broad band Internet connection, you need
not maintain and pay the additional cost for a line just to make telephone calls.