VOIP a Global Telecommunications Revolution

It’s being advertised as the biggest thing to hit the telecommunications market since the invention of the cellular telephone, but what is VOIP, how does it work and is it really that revolutionary?

VOIP Advantages and Disadvantges

Is your phone bill getting out of sight, like ours did? We were disconnected from Verizon, so we looked elsewhere. What we found was Voice-Over-Internet Protocol (VOIP) services through our cable. So far, we have liked the services we have received, and we would like to share the advantages and disadvantages of switching to VOIP.

VoIP - ISP's Need To Improve for SMEs to Take Up Online Phone Calls

I'm a manager in a small UK company whose portfolio also includes looking after the company's computers and telecommunications. On a daily basis I am contacted by telecom firms asking me if they can take 'just 10 minutes of my time to save me 60% on my phone bills or similar'.

VoIP - Saving on the Bundle

The use of VoIP services is really in it's infancy at the present time, and like an infant will grow as time moves forward. While the business community has been on the forefront of the use of VoIP and broadband phone services, it's use is catching on quick with the general public.

VoIP Telephony Basics

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) Telephony is the process of routing voice conversations over an Internet Protocol network, rather than through traditional circuit-switched telephone lines.

What Is VOIP?

VOIP - Everything you need to know.

How to Never Pay a Hotel Phone Bill Again

Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a signaling protocol for establishing sessions in an IP network. But if you are like most of us, that means nothing to you. In layman's terms, SIP is a method by which various computers can talk to one another so that they can complete voice calls.

A Look at Internet Voice Technology (VoIP) for Residential

Looking Back Remember back about 10 years ago when the Video Phone and Internet Phone were introduced to the commercial market? Perhaps you were one of those who tried it and found yourself disappointed. The audio seemed only to work well when set to simplex, which is like a 2-way radio where only one person can speak at a time, instead of full-duplex, which is more like a regular phone. Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, was a little ahead of its time with limits to the capabilities. For instance, not only could you talk only to people who had the same software, but they also had to be logged in or connected to the internet in order to call them.

What's Your IQ on Basic PC Phone (VoIP) Knowledge

We as consumers still have a lot to learn about VoIP, as this technology is the new era of communication and is continuously being changed. We need to educate ourselves as to the pros and cons of VoIP as...

The Calling Card Alternative

How many times have you complained about high long distance costs and phone companies overcharging you? Did you try to do anything about it? Did you search for alternate solutions? Calling cards might be the answer. Their low rates to any destination make them the perfect buy for domestic and international calls

Making PC to Phone VoIP Calls over Dial-Up Internet Connections

So you’ve heard that you can use your computer to make cheap long-distance calls over the Internet. Maybe you’ve even tried it. Chances are though that if you’ve attempted VoIP calls over a dial-up connection, you’ve experienced intermittent quality, ‘call drop-outs’ and annoying speech transmission delays. The good news is that there are some quick, easy steps that you can take to dramatically improve the quality of your VoIP calls over dial-up connections.

Use your Computer to make Cheap Long-Distance Telephone Calls

Did you know that you can use your computer to make long-distance telephone calls to virtually any fixed line or cellular telephone in the world via the Internet? Were you aware that by doing so, you can save upwards of 80% in long-distance telephone charges? Welcome to the world of ‘VoIP’ or ‘Voice over Internet Protocol’.

VOIP

An Introductory article about VOIP.

VOIP: A Basic, Basic Intro

Most people are familiar w/ NetMeeting and other software that let you talk to others over the internet. VOIP is similar. However, it also uses your phone - the interface we're all familiar with.

Is VoIP Good For The Home?

At the household level, it is certain by now that you are compelled to embrace VoIP technology somewhat, but are not sure how to go about it or even if this technology has any real benefit for your family.