Most Underrated Use of VoIP Telephony.

With the proliferation, affordability, and convenience of broadband Internet and cell phone service, customers are foregoing traditional telephone service all together. Having a cell phone instead of a land line seems like a terrific idea. Cell phone customers do not have to be tied down to a location, they can get phone calls from anywhere, and plus they get long-distance included. In theory it seems...

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Speak Freely - Voice-Over-IP Taking Root

Years ago, I tried to convince my parents, who lived about three hours away from me, to install a program called PGPfone on their computer so they could call me online for free (as a bonus, it was encrypted, so nobody could eavesdrop on their lecturing me about school and work!); but this was in the days of dialup access, and it was too complicated or something. But it did allow me to look a decade...

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How to go Wireless with VOIP in 5 Easy Steps

You've seen the ads, and now you too, want to go wireless with a VoIP service. You have done your homework and are convinced that not only will VoIP save you money, but also the added features are just what you need for your small business as well as your residence. Here are some tips to help you set up your VoIP service. 1. Choose your Service Provider First, you will need to decide what type of VoIP service you will require. VoIP comes in plans for Residential Users, Small Business Offices; Medium sized businesses, Business-to-Business service providers and International VoIP. The best way...

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The Future Of VOIP

VOIP's First Hurdle With all the advantages of VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol), there is still 1 drawback it cannot give you total wireless phone communication like a cell phone. Cell phones and VOIP seem to be 2 different animals. True, you can have a wireless internet connection (including VOIP) with Wi-Fi hot spots, but they are of no use to your cell phone. Or are they? In fact, dual mode phones are already reaching the market. A few companies (including Motorola) have introduced cell phones that can automatically switch to VOIP when they detect a WiFi hotspot. This is sure to be...

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