| VOIP is a more recently created technology that | | | | high-speed Internet connection anywhere there's a |
| allows voice communication over an Internet | | | | public hot-spot or wireless Internet connection. These |
| connection. Wherever or however you get broad | | | | phones have a web interface that allows you to not |
| band connection you'll have the ability to use VOIP | | | | only make calls, but surf the web as well. |
| services rather than relying solely upon the | | | | VOIP for Business |
| conventional copper wire connection. | | | | VOIP has many time saving applications for the |
| Cost Saving for Every Day Use | | | | business. The Virtual PBX system for business is |
| With VOIP solution in the home, a user can save quite | | | | VOIP that is specifically designed for caller |
| a bit of money while making their usual phone calls via | | | | management. This VOIP enabled hosting system |
| the PC. First, you need to choose a VOIP provider. Not | | | | allows business owners to manage their calls via auto |
| all VOIP providers are created equal. While choosing a | | | | attendant, auto call distribution, fax to mail, voice mail, |
| VOIP, you need to keep in mind that some require you | | | | call forwarding, call transferring, call routing (to multiple |
| to purchase your own equipment, while others provide | | | | extensions), conference calling, direct inward dialing, and |
| it to you as part of the user subscription. | | | | music during holding. |
| The easiest and cheapest way to setup a VOIP | | | | Through Virtual PBX, multiple extensions can be utilized |
| connection is through downloading the free software | | | | creating a virtual department or virtual branch office |
| and using your PC to call others. You will more than | | | | for any business. It makes it possible for employees to |
| likely need to buy a headset or use a microphone and | | | | work while traveling or even from the comfort of their |
| speakers. That's all it takes to start saving 50-60% off | | | | own home all the while maintaining a high level of |
| of conventional telephone services. Traditional phone | | | | sophistication and professionalism. |
| utility companies more and more have to compete | | | | Video VOIP |
| with such free services. | | | | Along with the ever-increasing demand of VOIP |
| Another way that VOIP is cheaper is that you don't | | | | solutions, several companies are coming up to bat with |
| pay any extra in taxes. Traditional phone services not | | | | a slew of VOIP technologies and products, among |
| only charge a monthly service fee, but other various | | | | which is video capability. A few of the many |
| taxes and surcharges as part of the subscription. | | | | advantages these video phones have are it's high |
| For Use in the Home | | | | resolution 7-inch Digital Color Screen, video outputs, |
| You don't have to be physically at the computer in | | | | multiple language settings, cordless option, a digital |
| order to use VOIP. When you are in the home, you | | | | phone frame mode, USB port for downloading all sorts |
| can connect to VOIP via a regular phone that you plug | | | | of media, etc. These phones will become more |
| into a special router that's already connected to a | | | | commonplace for all homes as a standard built-in |
| computer, rather than a regular wall unit. | | | | appliance once more people discover the cost saving |
| Even better yet, there are VOIP phones that connect | | | | and endlessly useful advantages they are in |
| you directly through a wireless-G network using a | | | | comparison to the old traditional land-line. |