Posts Tagged ‘Phone Internet’

VoIP – 3 Ways to Make The Call

March 13th, 2010



We’re hearing a lot about Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) these days. I for one am a big fan of this technology. Did you know that you could actually use VoIP in 3 different ways? That’s right! There are really 3 different ways that you can ‘make the call’. Ok, you can actually receive the call 3 different ways as well.

First up is probably the most popular. I use this way myself and most of the residential providers out there today use this as well. What is it?

ATA – Analog Telephone Adapter

Your normal phone plugs into an ATA that you received from your VoIP provider. This is the most common way to get hooked into VoIP. This device takes care of all the magic that occurs when you make and receive your calls over your broadband connection. Your analog phone signal must be converted to digital to be routed through your broadband connection and this ATA does the job.

IP Phone – Internet Protocol Phones

As the name would imply, these are ‘special’ phones. You wouldn’t know it by looking at them. They look like normal phones. What is different about these phones is the electronics inside them and the fact they don’t take a ‘regular’ phone cable (RJ-11). Instead these phones take an Ethernet cable connection (RJ-45) and also come equipped with the necessary electronics to plug directly into your router.

Computer-to-Computer

This is the oldest and possibly the easiest way to get plugged into VoIP. Here instead of using your normal phone or IP phone to make calls through your broadband connection, you use your computer itself! (You could do this over dial-up, but broadband is certainly better) There are a number of services available that offer no cost or low cost service. You’ll need the software and a microphone to speak into and speakers to hear from and of course your computer and a high-speed internet connection. Some providers offer this service for free when their software is being used on both ends of the call.

Watch out for Wi-Fi (using IP phones) and other advancements in VoIP technology. We truly are on the verge of a major breakthrough in telecommunications. So, what are you waiting for? Make the call!

By: Michael Weaver

VoIP Tutorial

March 8th, 2010



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

VOIP Cell Phone For Bandwidth on the Move

February 26th, 2010



If you want to connect away from home, the usual answer to the ring that you want is through a cell phone. However, there is now more than one option that can be used in order to connect over a distance. Not only can you use the regular options of cell phone service, but can also dial into VoIP cell phone options. Knowing what to look for and how you can use this new technology will allow you to make the right choice when you are beginning to connect.

The most important part to remember with the VoIP cell phone is how it works. Even though it is in a cell phone packet, it will also be connected to the Internet. When you are looking into the options for the cell phones, you will want to make sure that there is enough bandwidth available on the cell phone that will allow you to travel, even if you are only connected to the Internet. This part of owning a cell phone is one that continues to grow with technology and with the system types that are available.

As you move into the options for VoIP, not only will you want to understand how the cell phones connect, but will also want to ring into information about the extra features in the phone. These are ones that continue to be enhanced with the new technology, allowing for a combination of ways to talk to be available. This is based around stronger connections as well as plans that will allow for better connections. With newer VoIP cell phones, there are also more Internet connection options available. This includes things such as video that can be watched on the phones, text messaging, checking e-mail on the phone and other Internet capacities that are directly tied into the phone.

When you are looking into a potential provider for a VoIP cell phone, you will not only want to see which providers have this option, but will also want to combine this with the best packages that are available. You can expect that the VoIP services will be some of the cheapest options that are with cell phones. These options will include lower prices in long distance, international calls and other connections, simply because they are coming through the Internet instead of a regular phone, allowing for better options to connect. If you want an example of these options, you can look into areas such as Packet8, a combination pack that offers a variety of the services combined on a cell phone. This includes everything from virtual offices to video, unlimited long distance calling and large discounts for additional features.

If you want the best of functionality, price, packaging and new technology features, it starts with a VoIP cell phone. Once you begin to gather information and prospects on the different deals that are available as well as the ways in which you can take advantage of the newer features, you will be able to talk and go with your cell phone in a new and innovative way.

By: Dean Forster