| VoIP phone systems are used with Voice over | | | | Headset or Speaker mode. |
| Internet Protocol technology. VoIP is the technology | | | | New 2 line VoIP corded telephone are also available. |
| used to transmit audio as data or Packets over the | | | | Some of the features that come with a phone include |
| Internet to either a computer user or to a landline | | | | 3 Way Conferencing, phone to phone/PC or phone to |
| telephone. VoIP is increasing in popularity, as it is highly | | | | gateway direct dial. These VoIP phone systems are |
| valued for its great quality, low cost, sometimes | | | | perfect for small businesses or for use in the home |
| completely free and has incredible features. VoIP | | | | office. |
| phone systems are a viable solution for business | | | | VoWiFi is another option which is becoming popular. |
| needs as well. This will also allow long distance calls for | | | | VoWiFi stands for Voice over Wireless Fidelity. This is |
| either free or for just pennies compared to traditional | | | | the use of VoIP over a wireless connection. A VoWiFi |
| phone services. | | | | phone operates by using a wireless network's access |
| You can also use VoIP technology by using Instant | | | | point. The advantages of using VoWiFi, is that you can |
| Messaging services that have voice options enabled. | | | | easily pick up network signals or "hotspots" for free. |
| These include, AOL, Yahoo Messenger with | | | | However, VoWiFi will not work if it is out of a wireless |
| VoiceInstant Messenger, Ebay's Skype, MSN and even | | | | range, and immediately you will be terminated from |
| Google has started their own VoIP messenger. | | | | your call. If you have a wireless network that you are |
| When using VoIP services, you can simply use a | | | | local to, you will find VoWiFi to be a great advantage |
| microphone and speakers to communicate with your | | | | and extremely cost effective. |
| caller. You need a High Speed Internet connection to | | | | Another popular choice in VoIP phones is the cordless |
| allow for your calls to be in real time, and you will also | | | | VoIP phone. These cordless VoIP phones are not the |
| need a soundboard and computer that is up to date | | | | same as VoIP wireless or VoWi FI phones systems. |
| with VoIP technology. You may also need a phone | | | | These phones are similar to cordless standard phones. |
| adapter for converting standard telephones into VoIP | | | | They will work in your house, but not outside, apart |
| phones, or a VoIP phone. | | | | from your basic VoIP service. |
| VoIP phone system adapters are another means of | | | | Issues with network connectivity has driven the need |
| communicating with VoIP. A VoIP phone adapter will | | | | for Hybrid VoIP phone systems. A hybrid is a cross |
| connect between your standard telephones, and your | | | | between a cellular phone and VoWiFi. A Hybrid will |
| Internet modem. Your phone adapter will come with | | | | place your call when you are in your cellular network |
| installation and user instructions. Generally, you will need | | | | range, and then, to prevent roaming charges, can pick |
| to power off your computer, then connect the adapter | | | | up free VoWiFi by entering a hotspot. This is a great |
| to your Internet modem and then plug your telephone | | | | combination of two technologies and time will tell |
| into the adapter's phone jack. Power everything back | | | | where the hybrid phone will evolve in the future. |
| up and you should be good to use your phone. You will | | | | In conclusion, VoIP is an advancement in |
| need to make sure that you have VoIP service | | | | telecommunications that is here to stay. Whether you |
| previously installed. | | | | use your computer, and Internet Messaging program, a |
| You can also purchase a VoIP phone, specifically | | | | VoIP phone adapter, VoIP cordless or corded phones, |
| designed for use with your VoIP service. VoIP phones | | | | VoWiFi or Hybrids the future points to VoIP as the |
| come in both corded and cordless forms. VoIP corded | | | | telecommunication method of choice. Today you can |
| phones come with many features. You can purchase | | | | choose from VoIP phones, headsets, and even VoIP |
| a desktop phone that includes speaker phone, Call | | | | videophones that work as a web camera |
| Waiting, Hold, Speed Dial, Transfer, and programmable | | | | incorporating video with your audio. Talk has become |
| keys such as Menu, Dial, Volume, Transfer, Cancel, and | | | | very cheap or even free with VoIP phone systems! |