The telephone that has sat on your desk or table for as long as you can remember is part of an analog system. The world has now gone digital so the time has come to change your telephone too. VoIP means using your existing computer's broadband internet connection to make phone calls. Nothing could be simpler.
Whether you have a business or just want a better telephone system at home, internet telephony, to give it another name, can offer you a solution. The facilities have improved tremendously over the last 5 to 10 years. Now there is a wide range of packages available and a wide range of service providers too.
You need to have a good broadband connection. That is most important. Bandwidth is critical for good call quality. You can buy a VoIP phone or use your existing analog phone with an adapter. Some service providers will give you the phone or adapter as part of the package. You can call anyone who has a telephone number worldwide.
If you have a large family scattered around the globe or if you are a small business with a lot of international clients or suppliers, monthly telephone bills are going to figure prominently in your budget. Not any more, however, now you can use VoIP with the broadband cable or DSL connection you are already paying for. There are great packages available with free local calls and super deals on international calls too. Take time to browse the internet and compare prices and service.
Many of you will have used Skype at some time. That too is VoIP. Normally, however, that has entailed using a microphone and talking to someone using another computer, not just picking up the nearest handset and dialing any number anywhere.
Customer service is important. In fact that may be why some of these smaller VoIP companies thrive. They get such rave reviews online for their friendly service. To begin with there were a few problems but most of these have been ironed out. Perhaps for some people the lack of directories and yellow pages is an inconvenience, but then the internet is there after all.
VoIP is here to stay and will get better and better. Cheaper calls make it easier to stay in touch. Good communication makes for better business and happier families.
Whether you have a business or just want a better telephone system at home, internet telephony, to give it another name, can offer you a solution. The facilities have improved tremendously over the last 5 to 10 years. Now there is a wide range of packages available and a wide range of service providers too.
You need to have a good broadband connection. That is most important. Bandwidth is critical for good call quality. You can buy a VoIP phone or use your existing analog phone with an adapter. Some service providers will give you the phone or adapter as part of the package. You can call anyone who has a telephone number worldwide.
If you have a large family scattered around the globe or if you are a small business with a lot of international clients or suppliers, monthly telephone bills are going to figure prominently in your budget. Not any more, however, now you can use VoIP with the broadband cable or DSL connection you are already paying for. There are great packages available with free local calls and super deals on international calls too. Take time to browse the internet and compare prices and service.
Many of you will have used Skype at some time. That too is VoIP. Normally, however, that has entailed using a microphone and talking to someone using another computer, not just picking up the nearest handset and dialing any number anywhere.
Customer service is important. In fact that may be why some of these smaller VoIP companies thrive. They get such rave reviews online for their friendly service. To begin with there were a few problems but most of these have been ironed out. Perhaps for some people the lack of directories and yellow pages is an inconvenience, but then the internet is there after all.
VoIP is here to stay and will get better and better. Cheaper calls make it easier to stay in touch. Good communication makes for better business and happier families.