| VoIP, which stands for Voice over Internet Protocol, | | | | which will reroute your call through your computer. |
| is an internet phone service which allows you to call | | | | With some systems you simple require a microphone |
| other users of the service for free using your | | | | or a headset to get up and running. |
| broadband internet connection. It also allows you to | | | | Some VoIP phone service providers will provide the |
| call people who are not connected to a VoIP service | | | | equipment that you need for free, then they will |
| and still using a landline, at a considerably reduced | | | | charge you a monthly fee. You could get a converter |
| cost. | | | | to attach to your existing phone to enable your |
| As more and more people recognize the benefits of | | | | regular phone to be connected to the VoIP service. |
| VoIP and get connected, the cost of telephone | | | | If you are looking for a system that is similar to your |
| communication within the business community will be | | | | existing landline system using ordinary telephones, |
| significantly reduced. A lot of people are beginning to | | | | then the most suitable system for you would be the |
| use VoIP as their main home phone providers and | | | | subscription and hardware based ones. Once you |
| are finding that, as their friends and family sign up for | | | | have signed up for your chosen service you will be |
| a service, they can talk for as long as they want and | | | | sent an adapter and a telephone number (usually of |
| all for free. | | | | your choosing). Then you are ready to connect up to |
| The VoIP phone service providers are wide and | | | | your high speed internet connection. |
| varied. The providers vary considerably in the service | | | | There are hundreds of VoIP providers so careful |
| and benefits that they offer to their customers. So, | | | | research is required to find the one that provides the |
| when investigating the possibility of connecting your | | | | best solution for your own particular needs. Try and |
| business or your home to a VoIP service you should | | | | find one that you like that provides a free 14 day |
| shop around and check out which provider will offer | | | | trial. That way you can see if they provide the best |
| you the best deal that is right for your | | | | service for you. If you find that this service is not |
| circumstances. | | | | meeting all your needs, then you could try a different |
| The only equipment that you will need to get started | | | | one. Don't forget, they all want your business so |
| is an adapter - the hardware to connect to your high | | | | they will do their best to find the right solution for |
| speed modem from your chosen VoIP provider | | | | you. |