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Internet calling services are designed to take over your traditional landline and long distance service provider. Instead of using the conventional phone lines and wires, VoIP (voice over internet protocol) calling connects your phone to either your DSL or cable modem through an adaptor box, using the broadband connection to place your call.
Many of the same features from your traditional phone service still are still available, including unlimited local and domestic long-distance calling, caller ID, voice mail, call forwarding, and call waiting.
With the popularity of VoIP calling plans growing, many of the major cable and phone companies have started to offer broadband calling services. The trick is to find one at a lower cost than what you had been paying for traditional phone service. You can even save on cell phone bills by switching to a plan with fewer minutes, because VoIP is so affordable and accessible. If you're traveling or on a business trip, your VoIP service goes with you, as long as you take your computer with you and have access to internet. Many businesses are starting to use Internet based calling services because it can provide them with a cost effective way to communicate, especially on international calls. International rates for some VoIP services are comparable to prepaid calling cards, except you don't have to worry about buying new cards or running out of minutes.
As for the quality and clarity of the phone calls, many say you can't tell the difference. Advances in VoIP technology over the past few years have taken some of the quality issues out of the picture. There are far less outages now than even five years ago. Mostly, that has to do with the quality of your Internet service provider and weather or not your cable or DSL modem is working properly.
911 call routing technology has also improved tremendously in recent years. Some independent calling services are not connected with city 911 locator systems, so your home address will not be seen by the operator, much like cell phones. However, most cable company networks are now tied in with cities' enhanced 911 services, allowing the operator to have access to your address. The independent companies are working on solutions, routing calls from users to the nearest emergency facility.
With VoIP, you can significantly reduce your household telephone costs and still enjoy crystal-clear calls with local, long-distance and international capabilities. Broadband phone service is another great way to make today's technology work for you.
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VOIP
Cable and internet-based calling has been gaining popularity for the past few years and has proven to be a cost-effective and easy way to ring up friends and family. The quality and features of some of these broadband calling services are impressive, as anyone using them will tell you. It is estimated that as of 2 years ago, 8.5 million consumers have ditched their landline service, looking for cheaper phone plans and more flexible, customizable calling systems.Internet calling services are designed to take over your traditional landline and long distance service provider. Instead of using the conventional phone lines and wires, VoIP (voice over internet protocol) calling connects your phone to either your DSL or cable modem through an adaptor box, using the broadband connection to place your call.
Many of the same features from your traditional phone service still are still available, including unlimited local and domestic long-distance calling, caller ID, voice mail, call forwarding, and call waiting.
With the popularity of VoIP calling plans growing, many of the major cable and phone companies have started to offer broadband calling services. The trick is to find one at a lower cost than what you had been paying for traditional phone service. You can even save on cell phone bills by switching to a plan with fewer minutes, because VoIP is so affordable and accessible. If you're traveling or on a business trip, your VoIP service goes with you, as long as you take your computer with you and have access to internet. Many businesses are starting to use Internet based calling services because it can provide them with a cost effective way to communicate, especially on international calls. International rates for some VoIP services are comparable to prepaid calling cards, except you don't have to worry about buying new cards or running out of minutes.
As for the quality and clarity of the phone calls, many say you can't tell the difference. Advances in VoIP technology over the past few years have taken some of the quality issues out of the picture. There are far less outages now than even five years ago. Mostly, that has to do with the quality of your Internet service provider and weather or not your cable or DSL modem is working properly.
911 call routing technology has also improved tremendously in recent years. Some independent calling services are not connected with city 911 locator systems, so your home address will not be seen by the operator, much like cell phones. However, most cable company networks are now tied in with cities' enhanced 911 services, allowing the operator to have access to your address. The independent companies are working on solutions, routing calls from users to the nearest emergency facility.
With VoIP, you can significantly reduce your household telephone costs and still enjoy crystal-clear calls with local, long-distance and international capabilities. Broadband phone service is another great way to make today's technology work for you.
