Skype, the popular VoIP service that offers free computer to computer calling over the internet is going to make a play for the mainstream IP telephony market. The company recently announced a number of new products at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. Skype’s move is quite expected. Being one of the most prominent services on the internet that offers VoIP, it has no choice but to expand...

The internet is one of the greatest inventions of mankind. The World Wide Web bridges the entire world, connecting the millions around the world with its virtual threads. Among the greatest contributions that were developed in the field of communications. Our species needs to keep in touch with our loved ones. With the expanding world structure, many members of our family were migrating to other countries. There...

More and more people are dropping their traditional telephony system in favor of the latest trends in phone service, VoIP. The draw to such a change is most often cost related. Traditional phone companies charge use fees and by the minute charges, coupled with long distance fees. VoIP companies are charging a flat fee somewhere between $15.00 to $30.00 US per month, for unlimited calls to anywhere in the US...

Reason number one, you can choose your area code. For instance, if you have clients in Los Angeles, but you work from New York, you can obtain a Los Angeles area code so that you seemed like you’re right next door. This can be a good way to create a business presence in multiple cities very cost effectively. Next, you can order toll-free lines for less than traditional carriers. Having a toll free line makes...

After experiencing firsthand the amazing VoIP technology for the past few months for my home line, I decided to also switch to VoIP for my business as well. In no time at all, my business was more lucrative than ever. If you’ll recall during the early days of this internet telephony: users needed a computer, an internet connection, and a headset with microphone in order to make and receive calls. Considering...

One of the most important factors in choosing a VoIP provider is ensuring that they offer the 911 service. Sure most VoIP carriers offer E911 service, but not all of them. So check first if the VoIP provider offers E911. Now if the VoIP provider does not have E911, then make sure that you have either a cell phone or a customary landline available in case of an emergency. Also keep in mind that when you take...

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...

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...

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...

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...