Voice over IP Definition
Voice over IP, abbreviated to VoIP, is also commonly called Internet Telephony and IP Telephony. Although these terms do not have the exact technical meaning, they are often used interchangeably in the media. In a word, Voice over IP is a technology that allows you to make local and international calls for free if not very cheap. Most individuals and companies that have replaced their traditional phone lines with Voice over IP, or used the two in parallel, have cut their communication costs considerably, some even by 90%. Cost-cutting is not the only benefit of Voice over IP – it also gives you tons of features that enrich, empower and enliven your communication experience, among many other benefits. These articles will help you get started, and keep on reading after the links:
Get Started With Voice over IP
How Voice over IP Can Help You Save Money
Voice over IP Benefits
Voice over IP Drawbacks
Using Voice over IP
Voice over IP comes in many flavors, suiting anyone from a simple communicator who doesn’t want to spend a dime, to the manager of a huge corporate who wants to cut down cost and empower his communication channels. You don’t need to be a geek or have a lot of things to benefit from Voice over IP – you only need an Internet connection (or be within an IP network) and minimal hardware like a computer and a headset. You can start making free calls right away with Voice over IP by using this very computer you are reading this article on and the Internet connection that brought you to it. Just download one of the Voice over IP software applications, like Skype or one of the many others. Install it, register, get yourself a contact to talk to, even on the other side of the globe, and talk for free unlimited. Note that the other person has to be using the same service too for the call to be free. Else, the call will be charged, but very cheap.
Voice over IP is also popular as a replacement for the traditional residential and company phone system (without having to depend on a computer). There is a handful of this kind of Voice over IP service providers around, which provide you with a hardware device called an ATA or phone adapter that you connect to your Internet router and phone set. This kind of service is charged monthly. Some residential Voice over IP providers sell a device to you which you can use to make calls for free – without a monthly-bill.
Mobile users too can use Voice over IP to make calls on move. Whether you are using an iPhone, a BlackBerry, a Nokia, a Palm, any smartphone or any mobile phone, there is one or more Voice over IP applications or services for you.
More Content on Voice over IP Services:
Types of Voice over IP Service
Software-Based Voice over IP Services
Residential Voice over IP Services
No-Monthly Bill Voice over IP Services
Voice over IP Services for Mobile Phones
Voice over IP Services for Businesses
