Mar 13
Learn About VoIP
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VoIP is an acronym that is going around a lot lately, but what is it? It stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. This is the new level of phone service that you can use that costs a lot less than a traditional phone line.

In traditional phone service voices are transmitted via phone lines. They all need to be hard wired in. Phone companies must maintain these lines. This can be very costly.

Voice over internet protocol is phone service that is provided using high speed internet service. The phone line is “piggy-backed” on cable lines that are all ready present. If you have high speed internet, all you have to do is purchase a special type of router and a service plan.
VoIP works with traditional phones even. You just plug them into the jacks in the router that you purchased. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 13

Chances are, you’ve heard something about Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) technology and that it can save you money on your monthly phone bills. But if you’re like many people, you don’t quite understand how it all works, or what you need to know in order to get the appropriate service for your home or business.

The following represents a dictionary of VOIP terminology that can help you understand this cutting-edge technology and make more educated purchase decisions.

Low Cost VOIP Dictionary

Broadband - A broadband connection is one that transmits data at a rate of over 100kps. Broadband service is required in order to access the services of a VOIP provider.

Clipping - Term that refers to words or parts of a conversation being dropped when either two people attempt to talk at the same time over a VOIP line or due to a temporary loss of signal. Read the rest of this entry »