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VoIP or voice over protocol is one of the latest innovations in communications technology. The main difference it has with the old telephony system is that it uses data packets while the old telephony system uses switch boards.

In case you are not familiar with switchboards, imagine your call being routed to an operator before it reaches the person you are calling. That illustrates how a switchboard works. VoIP uses data packets that are sent and received via the internet. Hence, the basic equipment you will need to enable VoIP is a modem because this is the main device that allows you to get an internet access.

VoIP products come as trunk or hosted. If you are still wishing to use your old telephone device while utilizing VoIP at the same time, you will need to purchase a gateway from VoIP vendors. The gateway comes in a data packet that looks like a box. You would have to connect this to your conventional telephone or fax machine to enable VoIP. However, if you have an IP enabled system, there is no need to purchase the gateway.

There are four ways by which you can make the calls using the VoIP. These include internet-internet, phone-internet, internet-phone, phone-phone. If you are making a call towards a phone, it can be a regular, non-VoIP phone. Otherwise, the recipient of your call also needs to have a VoIP-enabled device. If you are making a call through a computer, you need to have a head set and a VoIP software program. If you are making an internet-internet call, the computer you are calling to must also have the same software as you have. Examples of this software are Skype, that of Yahoo, MSN, etc.

By: Elija James

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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

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