Reasons why make a switch to VoIP for business? (Part two)

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 your...

Reasons why make a switch to VoIP for business? (Part one)

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 the...

Choosing a VOIP Provider (part two)

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 your...

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...