When Alexander Graham Bell first created the telephone, I’m sure he never anticipated how far telephone service would progress. I’m sure 800 numbers were never part of the equation and VoIP toll free numbers wasn’t even a thought. The 1st generation 800 numbers began in 1967, as an alternative to collect calls. They created the service in hopes of reducing the need for paid operators. In the 21st century we’ve moved from typical phone service to VoIP services. Since the creation of the internet new technology has improved tenfold. Consumers now have an option to choose which service they would like to utilize.

VoIP is a new technology revolutionizing the world of communications. They developed the technology to allow consumers to receive and place calls over the internet, instead of using your typical phone service. The service even provides VoIP toll free numbers for businesses. The technology provides away to drastically reduce cost by helping to lower your overhead. You’ll be able to call someone half way around the world without paying the high cost of long distance. While cutting cost is paramount, the system also provides a communication experience with a richer and nicer tone. The system comes with more enhanced features and extended possibilities that your plain old telephone system (POTS). Some of the enhanced features let your phone system interact with your computer; i.e. enabling the VoIP user to receive phone messages via email. You’ll be able to receive your home voice mail via email. If you can access your email remotely, you’ll be able to receive all of your messages in one location.

Installing a VoIP line is simple as long as you have a computer, internet connection, a sound card, speakers and a microphone. Once you’ve chosen a VoIP company and purchased a program you will be given a phone number. If you are using the number for business purposes you may want to research the possibilities of ordering a VoIP toll free number. This will enable your customers and/or business partners to contact you without having to incur long distance charges. Even though the call will come over you internet system, it will not interfere with your ability to use you computer. You will have full access to all of your computer programs and files. After using your VoIP system your will never want to go back to using your standard phone line again.

By: Ruth Campbell