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It is hardly surprising that VoIP phone service, often referred to as internet phone service, is taking the world by storm. Promising unlimited local and long distance calling for as little as $199 per YEAR, this represents yearly savings of over $500 for many Broadband phone users. In addition to the substantial cost savings, a VoIP phone service delivers a tremendous array of features all included in the low monthly fee. 



The interest VoIP internet phone services are generating both from residential customers and SOHO/SMB businesses has resulted in the emergence of hundreds of VoIP service providers and more of these VoIP providers are offering a VoIP phone solution on a weekly basis. 



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•Confused by all the terms used to describe the same digital phone service? Depending on the service provider they may refer to their service as VoIP, Digital Phone, Digital Voice, Internet Phone or Broadband Phone. Read our article Digital Phone - Internet Phone - VoIP - Broadband Phone : Confused what to go for? and let us shed some light on this marketing nightmare!





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What is VoIP, Broadband Phone, Internet Phone and Digital Phone Service?

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), also referred to as VoIP Phone, Digital Phone, Internet Phone or Broadband Phone service, is a way of making regular phone calls over a Broadband High Speed Internet connection instead of a regular telephone line. With VoIP, there are no unexplained taxes and service charges, or expensive monthly fees and lots of great features come standard. Unlimited local and long distance calling can be yours for as little as $199 per YEAR! This represents yearly savings of over $500 for many VoIP phone users. 







You simply pick up your regular phone, dial a number and talk just like you would with a traditional phone service. It doesn't matter if the person you are calling has a VoIP phone or a traditional phone service as this is all taken care of by your VoIP provider. 







To make a VoIP phone call the only additional piece of equipment that you need is an Analog Telephone Adaptor (often called ATA or gizmo). This is supplied by your VoIP provider when you sign up for service and it allows you to make phone calls using your regular telephone. 







The only requirement for this technology is a Broadband High Speed Internet Service, such as DSL or Cable, since VoIP service relies on a High Speed Internet connection to work correctly. 







Why switch to a VoIP solution? VoIP is cheap, easy to setup, and it is for everyone! 







VoIP Solutions for your Company

Businesses, from small and home offices through to large corporations are moving away from regular circuit switched telephone lines to VoIP telephony. They are finding that their monthly telephony costs are reducing by well over 30% in most cases with a VoIP system. 







One of the reasons VoIP service is so compelling to Businesses, of all sizes, is that all of their telephony needs are met by just expanding their Internet data bandwidth requirements by a small percentage. With this comes a vast array of additional voice features compared with a regular PSTN service.







One VoIP call takes less than 90Kbps of bandwidth (and often considerably less) which is usually a very small overhead on top of a businesses data needs. Businesses simply send all of their information over their Broadband Internet connection whether it be Internet data from PCs or voice calls from their employees. It all shares the same pipe, which could be DSL or Cable High Speed connection for Small Offices or T1/T3 cables for medium to larger sized businesses. No expensive PBX is required and adding or moving voice lines is a trivial task. 







Read our complete guide to VoIP, Hosted PBX and Data Services and see the VoIP case for your company. Examine all of the different VoIP configurations typically used by businesses depending on their size. 







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How VoIP Works

If you've never heard of VoIP, get ready to change the way you think about long-distance phone calls. VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, is a method for taking analog audio signals, like the kind you hear when you talk on the phone, and turning them into digital data that can be transmitted over the Internet. How is this useful? VoIP can turn a standard Internet connection into a way to place free phone calls. The practical upshot of this is that by using some of the free VoIP software that is available to make Internet phone calls, you're bypassing the phone company (and its charges) entirely. VoIP is a revolutionary technology that has the potential to completely rework the world's phone systems. VoIP providers like Vonage have already been around for a while and are growing steadily. Major carriers like AT&T are already setting up VoIP calling plans in several markets around the United States, and the FCC is looking seriously at the potential ramifications of VoIP service. Above all else, VoIP is basically a clever "reinvention of the wheel." In this article, we'll explore the principles behind VoIP, its applications and the potential of this emerging technology, which will more than likely one day replace the traditional phone system entirely. The interesting thing about VoIP is that there is not just one way to place a call. There are three different "flavors" of VoIP service in common use today: ATA -- The simplest and most common way is through the use of a device called an ATA (analog telephone adaptor). The ATA allows you to connect a standard phone to your computer or your Internet connection for use with VoIP. The ATA is an analog-to-digital converter. It takes the analog signal from your traditional phone and converts it into digital data for transmission over the Internet. Providers like Vonage and AT&T CallVantage are bundling ATAs free with their service. You simply crack the ATA out of the box, plug the cable from your phone that would normally go in the wall socket into the ATA, and you're ready to make VoIP calls. Some ATAs may ship with additional software that is loaded onto the host computer to configure it; but in any case, it's a very straightforward setup. IP Phones -- These specialized phones look just like normal phones with a handset, cradle and buttons. But instead of having the standard RJ-11 phone connectors, IP phones have an RJ-45 Ethernet connector. IP phones connect directly to your router and have all the hardware and software necessary right onboard to handle the IP call. Wi-Fi phones allow subscribing callers to make VoIP calls from any Wi-Fi hot spot. Computer-to-computer -- This is certainly the easiest way to use VoIP. You don't even have to pay for long-distance calls. There are several companies offering free or very low-cost software that you can use for this type of VoIP. All you need is the software, a microphone, speakers, a sound card and an Internet connection, preferably a fast one like you would get through a cable or DSL modem. Except for your normal monthly ISP fee, there is usually no charge for computer-to-computer calls, no matter the distance.

Voice over Internet Protocol

Are you interested in starting up your own voip service? VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is a relatively new technology that allows you to use your computer's network connection as a telephone service. VoIP technology is growing in popularity. Calls using this technology are cheaper than those on the normal phone network, particularly for long distance and international numbers. As broadband internet access becomes more widespread, VoIP is also becoming an increasingly easy and convenient way to communicate