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A little more clarity on VoIP

Until now, many people are starting to at least learn about Voice over IP or Internet phone service. This is evidenced by the rapid growth. Since only a few months ago, VoIP is still relatively unknown, it is a term which begins to intrude into many households.

However, what has become obvious that people are clear what VoIP is in doubt and / or not fully aware of all the unique features that distinguish it from traditional phone service.

I hope to clear that up here and now!

Let's start with the basics, Voice over IP is just using the Internet, rather than from a landline phone service. You should also phone the adapter is connected to the modem, rather than connect your phone to the phone jack in the wall.

Sense so far? So we have a phone line to your home completely out of the equation.

Now, when most people get confused here. Many people think of online software that allows you to use a microphone and a camera to a computer to talk to someone else who visits. Although it is also using the Internet to communicate, VoIP, we are talking about here is the actual phone service that allows you to continue to use your phone as you normally do.

Same phone, same number, same collecting habits. These are all the same, the only noticeable difference is in your phone bill is much lower.

Are you with me so far? So it is not using a microphone and / or camera online chat room. It's a real phone number services and real phone. Got it? Great!

Now that we have the basics, let me get into some more detail and some of the features that make VoIP feel unique and useful. The main one is unlimited calling (U.S. and Canada, the most basic level), all the calling features that other phone companies charge extra, number portability, transferability of telephone, video phone capabilities, it is very low international rates and FREE with customers throughout the world, and huge tax savings.

So let's go through each of these briefly. Unlimited calling and calling features speak for themselves. You can get an unlimited plan for about $ 25 per month which includes unlimited calling at least in the U.S. and Canada, and It can find all phone features you can think of, 3-way, call waiting call forwarding, call blast, voice mail, etc. Most of the phones the company begins to expand, with additional features that come with VoIP.

Do you currently have a home phone? Well, you can keep this number when you make the leap of VoIP. What to do if you move? Unlike traditional phone service, your account number and not attached to a physical location - your home. If you move, only the adapter, your VoIP phone with you. Your info programmed into the VoIP adapter.

Yes, yes, it means that your VoIP adapter will work anywhere in the world (most VoIP companies), as far as you have a high-speed Internet connection. The number will remain the same. For example, I have family overseas. They VoIP video phone, which is the U.S. number. This means that I have compiled a local number and it rings through there, and vice versa. They could take the phone and go anywhere in the world, plug it into a high-speed connection, and it would be the same number and work just the same.

In addition, and one of my favorites, the tax savings. Unlimited calling plan for traditional phone services can range from $ 40-50 plus taxes of about $ 15-20, depending on what part of the country you are. Charges with VoIP can be as low as $ 2.50. This is more than $ 17 you save taxes alone! This is what caught my attention right away when I was checking it out.

As mentioned above, there is also a video phone. Not all companies offer this, and not all those who offer good quality. But there is an amazing video phone service providers who offer a couple. Can someone in real time while you are talking to them, especially if they are long-range family and friends - really awesome feature that I liked, and liked to share.

I really hope that it painted a better picture of VOIP and the features and benefits it offers. For more information or have questions, please feel free to contact me or one!