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Christian InTech Articles - VOIP
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How Does VoIP Really Work?
VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. By using a VoIP
phone and VoIP technology you can effectively use the internet
to make phone calls. VoIP does this by placing the voice calls
on network which encrypts the voice in data packets at one...
How Using A VoIP Phone Service Can Cost You Your Life
VoIP Phones are all the rage. These Internet phones are becoming increasingly popular with the general public as well as among the technologically gifted avant-garde i.e. geeksRus. Chances are high you know someone who uses one or you may even use...
VoIP And Local Telephone Companies
With VoIP technology entering the mainstream, it brings the
possibilities or huge profits for the companies that provide the
service. The current promise of cost savings is driving more and
more residential and business users to investigate...
VoIP in the Home
VoIP is set to revolutionise home communications. With VoIP you can make telephone calls over your broadband connection for free! Well in some cases you can, in other cases you might need to pay a monthly subscription to a VoIP service provider....
VoIP is the new communication paradigm
In a world where things happen pretty quickly, there is a quiet revolution going on around the world. It has been ten or more years in the making and threatenining to force a new paradigm shift in communication. Having its debut in Israel, and...
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The Basics of VoIP
VoIP, also known as Voice over Internet Protocol, is a new
technology that utilizes the routing of voice conversations over
the Internet. Basically, individuals can now use their broadband
Internet connections to place phone calls rather than using
their traditional phone lines. Ideally, the sound quality is the
same as that of a standard telephone line and therefore the
people on the other end of the phone call will never know the
difference.
The technology, though complex, is quite direct. The VoIP
provider takes the regular, analog voice conversations and
converts them into data that can then be sent across the
Internet using a high-speed broadband connection. At the other
end of the call, the data is converted back into an analog
signal that the conventional telephone system can deliver to the
person whose number was initially dialed. All of this is
accomplished seamlessly while using normal telephones at both
ends. In other words, you don't have to speak through your
computer's microphone in order to get the most out of VoIP
services.
There are many advantages to switching over to a VoIP service,
but the biggest one is cost. For the most part, long-distance
and international calls will be significantly less expensive for
individuals using a VoIP service rather than a traditional
long-distance or international plan. Most VoIP service providers
also offer a number of additional free features already
established with traditional phone plans, such as Call Waiting,
Caller ID, Voicemail and more.
There are other advantages as well.
For example, because of the
convergence between your VoIP phone service and the Internet,
some providers will even allow you to receive Voicemail messages
as email attachments. Also, if you have a cable broadband
connection, you may be able to keep your current telephone
number as well.
Signing up for a VoIP plan is actually quite simple. Really, all
you need is a broadband Ethernet connection such as DSL or
cable, any touch-tone phone (corded or cordless) and a credit or
debit card with a U.S. billing and shipping address. Your VoIP
provider will supply you with the proper phone adapter upon
signing up, usually at no additional cost. As for the person on
the other end of the call, all they need is a regular phone.
They don't need to use a VoIP service or even have an Internet
connection for the call to go through.
Lastly, although VoIP calls are placed through your Internet
connection, they will not affect your ability to use your
computer. Thus, if you wish, you can continue to surf the web
and send emails while you're on the phone. Also, because VoIP
utilizes your Internet connection and not your computer, your
computer does not even need to be turned on in order for you to
place a call.
For more information and articles relating to VoIP and the Voice
over IP industry, please visit us at http://www.useVoIP.org
About the author:
Will Thomas is a staff writer for useVoIP.org which is an online
resource providing VoIP
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