What is VoIP?
VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. It allows
you to make phone calls over a data network, such as
the internet. VoIP converts the your voice signal from
your telephone into a digital signal that travels over
the internet then converts it back at the other end
so that you can speak with anyone with a regular phone.
What kind of equipment do I need?
An essential part of VoIP is a broadband connection,
also knows as a high speed internet connection. This
is required for anyone who is using a VoIP. This connection
can be found through a cable modem, or a high speed
service such as DSL. You can either hook a phone up
to your personal computer or you can connect a phone
through the telephone adaptor.
What is the difference between making
local calls and long distance calls?
The difference is dependant upon your VoIP service
provider. Some providers offer free calls to other subscribers
within your service. Other providers may charge an additional
fee. Some VoIP providers may charge for long distance
calls, others may have a flat rate or a fixed number
of minutes. It is all dependant on which plan you obtain
from the VoIP provider.
Your provider may also allow you to choose an area
code different from the one in which you live in. This
means that you may not acquire any long distance charges
if you call a number within your area code. No matter
the actual geographical position in which you live.
What are the main advantages of VoIP?
One of the advantages of VoIP is that digital phone
offers many additional features that a traditional phone
is not equipped to offer. If you have a broadband internet
connection, there is no need to pay the additional cost
for a line just to make phone calls
A second advantage to VoIP is that you can talk to
people around the world for as long as you want if they
have an Internet connection. Also you can talk with
multiple people at the same time without any additional
cost.
A third advantage to switching to a VoIP provider is
it may significantly decrease the cost of your phone
bill.
Can I use multiple phones with my VoIP
service?
Yes you can use multiple phones with your service.
One option you have is some services allow you to hook
your VoIP connection through your traditional phone
lines running throughout your house. Another option
is to purchase multiple jack extension to hook up more
than one phone to a single VoIP line.
Can I keep my existing phone number?
Yes you can use multiple phones with your service.
One option you have is some services allow you to hook
your VoIP connection through your traditional phone
lines running throughout your house. Another option
is to purchase multiple jack extension to hook up more
than one phone to a single VoIP line.
Will the VoIP phone line sound the
same as my normal Phone Number?
Yes. Millions of dollars have gone into research and
development by VoIP providers to ensure the best quality
service possible. Providers are making certain that
the phone quality is indistinguishable from your regular
phone line. Most internet customers are not able to
tell the different between their old phone lines and
their new VoIP phone lines. Occasionally you may experience
some difficultly with your internet line because it
is based on your internet connection. This occurrence
is extremely rare and customers usually experience an
extremely small amount of downtime and interference.
Will VoIP save me money?
Yes! You may save a considerable amount of money over
your traditional phone service. Generally, VoIP is much
cheaper than conventional phone services. This is because
of current government legislation tends to favors Internet
phone companies over traditional phone line companies.
As technology continues to grow and become more conventional,
prices are expected to fall. |
