Voice Over IP

How VoIP Saves You Money

2011-09-09T17:08:00.000-07:00

We're all trying to save money these days and taking advantage of VoIP technology is one painless way of doing so. Not only is it financially painless but it can be more reliable than analog phone service. If you look on your phone bill and you'll see taxes, fees and regulatory charges. One of those is undoubtedly the FUSF, or Federal Universal Service Fund. The FUSF is a charge the government

VoIP - Before You Implement

2011-09-08T22:06:00.000-07:00

With VoIP becoming the preferred method of transmitting streaming conversations during a phone call, it is essential that a network be properly configured for optimum audio quality. VoIP provides flexibility and versatility as well as lower operating costs, however if the conversation isn't clear or at all understandable then the benefits to VoIP are lost. Prioritizing voice traffic on a

Can VoIP Be Reliable?

2011-09-07T10:05:00.000-07:00

VoIP has many advantages that make it an appealing solution for many business owners. The idea of transmitting voice traffic over an existing data network at a significant reduction in cost has become too hard to pass up for most business owners. However, few realize the potential limitations or issues that can arise with call quality when using VoIP. This is not the fault of VoIP itself. In a

What Is a VoIP Gateway?

2011-09-05T23:29:00.000-07:00

VoIP technology is fast becoming the new standard for communications. Although there are still a number of people using the standard analog signal over copper wiring, there are many people venturing into VoIP with the hopes of cutting costs on their phone bill. This is because VoIP technology converts the analog signal to data packets that are sent over a broadband network in the same way that

VoIP Security - How Secure Is It?

2011-09-04T02:22:00.000-07:00

With the advent of VoIP technology, the question of VoIP security comes to mind for many who are afraid that their conversations are being listened to by people they don't even know. Although this is certainly a possibility, so far there haven't been any widespread reports of this occurring. It might surprise you to know that your phone conversations on your landline and your cell phone can

Getting Rid of the Telephone Number

2011-09-03T02:19:00.000-07:00

How many of us remember the phone numbers of even five of our friends? When you make a call on your smartphone, you don't type in the phone number - you click on the person's name instead. The only reason why phone numbers are still important is because we have regular phones where you actually have to dial a number and because it serves its purpose as an identifier when you want to give it to

Working With VoIP

2011-04-18T05:49:00.000-07:00

Revolutionizing the way we communicate, VoIP has certainly been a commendable innovation of 21st century. Owing to this cutting-edge solution, people are gravitating away from the now obsolete standard phone service. Fuelled by an exceptional performance and matchless cost effectiveness, more and more individuals are choosing VoIP service over the traditional phone networks. Helping them in this

Choosing a VOIP Provider

2011-04-17T05:57:00.000-07:00

If VOIP is going to be brought to regular users in their homes, we can't rely on the traditional phone companies to do it for us. They have a huge stake in maintaining the status quo and would generally like to keep people using the outdated PSTN system. The future is in the hands of innovative phone companies like MagicJack and netTALK which give people an easy way to set up and use VOIP in

Is Internet Phone Really Worth It?

2010-10-24T23:09:00.000-07:00

You have heard the word around about an internet phone and you have probably seen the ads and read the huge billboards around the city. I am sure someone in your neighborhood would definitely be using a VOIP service. VOIP or in full form known as Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) or an internet phone or is the new digital sensation in the telecommunication world driving huge crowds of people to

Expanding Use of VOIP Technology

2010-06-08T10:43:00.000-07:00

The advancement in technology has caused abundant changes especially in the field of communication. One form of technology that offers a great deal of convenience to the way people communicate nowadays is the use of Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP). It is a technology that allows the users to make voice calls using a broadband Internet connection rather than a regular phone line. VOIP is

Why Companies Choose VOIP

2010-06-08T07:22:00.000-07:00

The rise of technology has given us not only given us improved and convenient living, it has also helped increase globalization, and close cultural gaps through better communication. We see this with simple things that take place every day, such as long distance conversations on the cell phone, instant messaging on the Internet and finally, the newest breakthrough in modern communication: the

Cut Costs Using VOIP

2009-06-26T03:58:00.000-07:00

The recent world-wide down turn is forcing individuals, corporations and companies to look at ways of cutting costs. One way of doing this is to find a suitable and alternative way to make phone calls. Whether personal or business, options are now available using voice over the internet protocol or VOIP.To a large extent, people have already incorporated the use of VOIP without actually realizing

MagicJack a substitute for basic phone

2009-04-26T08:48:00.000-07:00

If you are sick and tired of monthly reoccurring phone bills, there is something that you can do to put an end to it. You can purchase the Magic Jack. This simple devise plugs into your computer and has a regular phone jack on the end of it. All you do is plug the phone cord into your Magic Jack phone jack slot and you are all set. You will be able to get unlimited phone calls that are run

Don't Buy VOIP Just For the Hype

2009-03-05T21:09:00.000-08:00

New businesses, like yours, which are in the growth mode and are looking to invest money in a professional business phone system having intercom, paging, music-on-hold, speed dialing, multi-line capability, voice-mail boxes, auto-attendant, customized company greetings and so on.Your business is attracting new customers, phone lines are constantly busy, you need to add more lines from the

The Inner Workings of a VOIP Video Phone

2009-03-04T22:43:00.000-08:00

A VOIP video phone utilizes the latest in communication technology using your broadband internet connection. You can stay in touch with friends, family and colleagues anywhere around the world and can even talk to them face-to-face in real time through the video display screen. But before going through the inner workings of this new technology, you must first understand some basic information

Disadvantages of Voice Over IP

2009-02-27T22:59:00.000-08:00

Even though the VOIP technology is being considered technological due to its products and services, it ends up having its cons on the other side of the IP networks. These are some of the main reasons why although VOIP being supported technologically it is still yet to cop up with the market and therefore not a frequently used tool of communication amongst people.Here are some of the Disadvantages

5 Powerful Advantages of Broadband Telephony Services

2009-02-19T19:00:00.000-08:00

The concept of low rate VOIP internet phone service is new if one considers the unharnessed potential of this technology. Casually, this has been in use in major countries for quite some time and it is only a matter of proper public marketing that low rate VOIP services become a household name. As it is, more and more service providers are entering this field, so there is no dearth of quality

Moving Office? Cannot Keep the Old Phone Number?

2009-02-06T04:29:00.000-08:00

Here's another valuable tip, not available to thousands of business owners in the pre-voip era.So you are moving offices, and for whatever reason, your phone company declares that you will not be able to keep the same phone numbers?What do you do now?I recommend switching your phone lines or "porting" to service providers who are able to give you the same number at your new location.If regular

Cisco Unified Communications Manager and SIP Trunking

2009-02-05T05:07:00.000-08:00

SIP trunking is becoming a very popular way to connect to the Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN). Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a signaling protocol, widely used for setting up and tearing down multimedia communication sessions such as voice and video calls over the Internet. Instead of a line from your local provider (AT&T, Verizon, etc..) you connect to one of a number of SIP trunk

Key Telephone Systems Vs VOIP-IP PBX Phone Systems

2009-02-03T20:50:00.000-08:00

What is the difference between a Key Telephone System & a PBX Phone System?With the introduction of VOIP or IP Phone Systems, this old-technology question is becoming all the more relevant in your final decision to purchase the right phone system today.I have cut and pasted the following text from a Google search, just to show you a classic example of a technically correct explanation for this

VOIP Advantages to a Business

2009-02-03T08:01:00.000-08:00

Voice over IP (VOIP) provides endless advantages to companies and individuals over both standard telephone services and existing IP communications. But, like other technologies available, VOIP technology can also provide the potential for individuals and businesses to use it for abuse.Cost ReductionThough initial start up fees maybe more expensive than an ordinary phone service. Seeing as VOIP,

Conferencing Through the Internet

2009-02-02T07:09:00.000-08:00

Internet conferencing allows people in a variety of locations to communicate with one another through the Internet, real-time. This can be in the form of text Instant Messages in the same chat room, voice conferencing or video conferencing. Large companies have held phone conferences for years and paid an arm and a leg for them. These days everyone is saving money through Internet phone

Make More Long Distance Calls, Pay Lesser With PC to Phone Calls

2009-01-31T20:07:00.000-08:00

The PC to phone calls technology is one innovative method to make calls and mitigating phone bills. Callers having a computer and when connected to high speed Internet connection to enable making calls through Internet via their phones as people call through conventional method. Users can get connected to both land line phone or a mobile phone from their computer and enjoy calling at the cheapest

PC to Phone Calls - The Perfect Solutions For Communication

2009-01-30T09:06:00.000-08:00

The Internet has started a revolution of sorts in the industry that has changed the way of communication. Apart from accessing information, music, emails, games and images on the Internet, now the users can enjoy PC to PC or PC to phone calls at low rates. With easy and cheap mode of communication, the users can be in touch with relatives and friends who are staying abroad. The users can talk to

VOIP Compatible Hosted PBX System

2009-01-28T04:11:00.000-08:00

A VOIP compatible hosted PBX system effectively manages phone calls in a business environment. Without any high capital investment, you can utilize this system to improve your business functions.Features of a VOIP Compatible Hosted PBX SystemA VOIP compatible phone system functions with the interface of a traditional PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and the internet. The term hosted PBX