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 local
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.
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