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Voice Over IP (VOIP)

What is VoIP?

Using voice over IP, any computer or telephone connected to the internet with a broadband connection can call another computer or phone at a fraction of usual cost, or absolutely free.

Learn more about how it works

 

What is a broadband phone? Why should I use VOIP Review?

A broadband or VOIP phone is like a regular phone except it uses high speed internet to make calls at a fraction of the cost or for free.

 

With dozens of broadband phone plans around, we let you compare voip providers and find the best broadband phone company providers available near you with the voip services and features you want.

 

How does VOIP work?

Use it like you would use any telephone. Simply pick up the phone, wait for the dial-tone, and then dial the telephone number of your choice. There are no extra numbers to dial and no special routines to follow. It's that simple.

You don't have to be a tech wizard to VoIP service; you only need to be someone who would like great prices and great features provided by their phone company every day.

If you would like to surf the web and use your VoIP service at the same time, have no fear, because you can share your Internet connection with your computer. Talk on the phone and surf the net at the same time with ease (depending on your home network setup, this may require additional equipment). When going with a phone to phone setup most VoIP providers will provide you with a phone adapter. You can also use your computer and a headset to make VoIP phone calls through your computer with a simple piece of software and no additional equipment.

VoIP services provided by broadband phone companies typically include many standard features with their plans that are usually listed as “advanced” by traditional phone service companies and thus have additional costs. Some of these features include Caller ID, Voicemail, and Call Forwarding.

The four diagrams below illustrate how calls are routed in specific scenarios. The last diagram of the four is an illustration of the most typical call path when making a call using a company such as Vonage or SunRocket.

 

VOIP Frequently Asked Questions

Question - Is VOIP for me?
A VOIP or broadband phone service can help you save up to 90% of your monthly phone bill.
It's best suited for you if you can relate with any of the following needs:

  • I have a high speed internet connection would like to lower my phone bills.
  • I make expensive long distance phone or international calls and want to minimize costs.
  • I run a small business and phone bill services make up a significant part of my overhead.
  • I like the convenience of taking my number with me as I travel anywhere in the world.
  • I'd like to utilize attractive features such as conference calling, choice of any area code, voice mail, caller ID, call waiting etc.
  • I'm frustrated with excessive taxes and monopoly long-distance companies.
  • I live outside U.S. but I need a local NYC number for my business.


Q - How is the voice clarity?
Q - Do I need a computer?
Q - Can I keep my number?
Q - Does it come with 911?

View answers to these and other VoIP questions in our Signonafrica VOIP FAQs.
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