VoIP Providers: Choosing the Cream of the Crop (Part 1)

Voice-over Internet protocol (VoIP) has totally laid its claim “as the next big thing” in the telecommunication industry. This type of service is consistently gaining popularity as a very affordable alternative to the traditional telephony and cell phone when it comes to plans. As more and more people make the switch from traditional telephony system to VoIP, the number of companies offering this type of service...

VoIP Not Only Cheap But Free! (Part 3)

Next stop is called “iConnectHere Broadband Phone”. They offer a very affordable calling rates (which starts at about $20) either for local, long distance or even international telephone needs. With such plans you can have a saving of up to 80% against the traditional phone service. Moreover, they plans comes with tons of features all for free. There are two more services that you can check out, namely Skype and...

VoIP Not Only Cheap But Free! (Part 2)

Just hearing that basic advantage a lot of people had immediately jumped in to join the VoIP bandwagon and made the switch from the traditional telephony system. Although the number of people switching to VoIP consistently increases daily, VoIP providers are still diligently working on ways to improve and enhance their product. The most recent and probably most controversial development is the so-called free...

VoIP Not Only Cheap But Free! (Part 1)

It was when I first moved out of my parents’ house in order to go to college that I first became aware of the exorbitant long distance charges you have to shoulder just so you can stay in touch of your family. I have been bemoaning about this problem for nearly a decade now, but have been with no option but to bear it all. After all, staying in touch with your friends and family is much more important especially...

A father’s VoIP story

An analog gateway consistently has the same number of voice channels as the number of interfaces. For instance, if there are 16 interfaces then it can handle 16 concurrent calls — not so for digital gateways. A digital gateway may have a particular number of digital trunk interfaces and each holds a specific number of voice channels inside. Take T1 (which is used in the USA) for example. It has 24 channels or...

A Closer Look at VoIP Devices (Part 4)

An analog gateway consistently has the same number of voice channels as the number of interfaces. For instance, if there are 16 interfaces then it can handle 16 concurrent calls — not so for digital gateways. A digital gateway may have a particular number of digital trunk interfaces and each holds a specific number of voice channels inside. Take T1 (which is used in the USA) for example. It has 24 channels or...

A Closer Look at VoIP Devices (Part 3)

Let’s start with the gateway. This unit allows a call to be made from the Internet to a standard telephone. Gateways can either be analog or digital. Analog gateways have analog telephony interfaces like RJ11. On the other hand, digital gateways of course have digital interfaces like T1/E1/PRI. VoIP gateway performs different task depending on where it is used, either at home or at the office. In the office, the...

A Closer Look at VoIP Devices (Part 2)

ATA is actually an analog to digital converter, meaning it translate the analog audio signal from your phone and to digital data then allowing it to travel over the Internet to perform the call. ATA is quite easy to use. You simply plug the cord from your home phone, which normally goes into the wall jack into the ATA then you’re ready to make that call! The Internet Protocol or IP phone is the next device in our...

A Closer Look at VoIP Devices (Part 1)

From the moment Voice-Over-Internet Protocol or VoIP was launched in the market, we bid farewell to exorbitant long distances charges for good. With VoIP you can call your family and friends who lived thousands of miles away from you at anytime without worrying about your phone charges. This phenomenal technology has indeed altered the telecommunications industry forever. In case you’re wondering, VoIP works by...

Uncovering the Secrets of Free VoIP Calls (Part 4)

Most Instant Messaging programs also includes that the ability to hook up a digital camera or web cam and incorporate video with your audio and web based application. VoIP telephones are also beginning to integrate video as part of their free VoIP services. There is no doubt that this will also become a popular trend in the not too distant future. And I’m certain that VoIP fanatics are already on the look out....