Choosing a VOIP Provider (part one)

Finding a VOIP provider that will suit you can be quite a tedious task. So do yourself a favor and educate yourself first before making a choice. I listed down some important factors you need to consider when choosing a VoIP provider. One of the first things you need to consider is the monthly costs. Remember that a VOIP provider might help you save up to 75% on your telephone/long distance expenses. Since there...

VOIP: The Basic Top 10

Before jumping on with the VOIP bandwagon, there are several things you need to know first in order to make an informed choice. Now to make things much simpler for you check out these VOIP Basics top ten. Number one on the list is what VOIP stands for — Voice Over Internet Protocol. Second is the general definition for the term VOIP. Without going through all the technical stuff, VOIP is simply a revolutionized...

Saving money made easy by VOIP (part two)

Third, there are no charges for calling features. When you are using the customary telephony models you have to pay extra if you want to avail of other calling features like voicemail, call transfer, or call forwarding. Unlike with VOIP, here you already get all the standard features plus other advanced features that contributes in increasing your productivity and efficiency. Fourth, there are no charges for...

VoIP – the bane of telcos’ existence

This is probably old news, but telecom companies do consider Voice-over-Internet Protocol as the bane of their existence. And this was affirmed during the last 3GSM conference held in Madrid, Spain recently. Telcos are worried about the increased uptake of VoIP, especially among mobile clients. The popularity of hybrid VoIP and Wireless Internet services—known as VoWiFi—might lead to the demise of their existing...

Saving money made easy by VOIP (part one)

Just about everyone is familiar with Voice Over Internet Protocol or VOIP. Most of them know that its way cheaper than the standard fixed line telephone, but why is that you asked? Well, here are four reasons. First, there’s no need to lease lines. Before VOIP you need to lease lines from your local exchange carrier. For instance, usually each line has a start- up fee, as well as a monthly access cost in order to...

VOIP 101

Everyone can not seem to stop talking about VOIP. Now for those of you who never heard it before here’s a bird’s eye view for you. Voice Over Internet Protocol or better known as VOIP is a new phone service that will forever alter the telecommunications market. To start off, you’ll need a broadband Internet connection. Then you need to open an account with VOIP providers, which you’ll find a lot of in the...

Using your PDA as a VoWiFi phone

VoWiFi phones are a dime a dozen lately, and you can probably purchase one for as cheap as an ordinary cordless phone. But if you already have a personal digital assistant (PDA) that supports WiFi, then you can probably use your existing gadgetry to place and receive Voice-over-Internet Protocol calls through a Wireless network. For instance, most mid-range and high-end HP iPaq Pocket PCs have built-in WiFi support...

VoIP – saving lives

What has Voice-over-Internet Protocol done for you lately? You may have saved a few bucks off your last call to your friends vacationing in the Carribean, or your relatives in Canada, or your fiancé currently working in Southeast Asia. But did you know that VoIP is actually being used to save lives? Yes, our beloved technology that lets us communicate with the rest of the world over data packets is being used in...

Alarm Systems vs VoIP Phone Lines (Part 2)

It is also important to send a test signal monthly. This is to make sure that the system is working properly regardless of who you are connected through. Remember when you are using VoIP and the signal goes through, it does not necessarily mean that it will always be just as clear. The volume of traffic on the Internet may vary with regards to the quality of the digitized signal it sends. If you are interested in...

VoIP anyone?

Chances are, you know what VoIP is. You’re reading this blog, and so you’re either someone searching for VoIP reviews, stories and discussions, or would like to learn more about this wonderful new technology that can make lives easier (and less expensive). Sadly, not everyone has warmed up to the idea of calling over alternate routes. Many still stick to their traditional phones even when calling abroad. Some...