VOIP vs Every Day Phone Service - Free Trial VOIP Solutions
by Ivan Cuxeva Jr
For quite some time ever since its creation, the world wide web was no more than a virtual network for people to chat, communicate and meet each other all as through computer exchanged data. Besides bringing everyone together through message boards, emails and chat rooms, the internet just didn't offer a clear solution to connect users verbally. This entire situation changed ever since the VoIP technology was introduced and gave users a wa to communicate not only through text but verbally as well.
In earlier days, the web was known to bring excellent offers from companies who started to explore their possibilities by extending their business to virtual locations on web servers. A few years later, the Internet would be used more and more not only to purchase goods but to exchange information, this is why when many hear the word "internet" they are immediately reminded of "chat rooms". That is actually how the internet started to gain ground and popularity. People liked the way this emerging a new technology let them connect with they didn't know, with friends, family, etc.
Most web users at some point or another thought "Posting thoughts in a message board is OK but it doesn't beat verbal communication". This fact remained true for quite some time until software developers created software applications which allowed users to communicate verbally with each other through the internet just like if they were sending data packets. In reality, voice as well as text can be converted into computer data and sent over telephone lines. This is how most people think of VOIP, and that's in-fact very close to the way VOIP enabled devices work.
The only problem at the time was that such software applications were not able to place actual phone calls but rather all communication was conducted through a PC to PC interface which is still used today by may applications. Phone companies became aware of the possibility clients would turn their backs on their service and started offering Voice Over IP communications as an alternative choice.
Other companies emerged such as BBtelsys, Packet8, etc. These companies used this technology to more choices to clients. Many people have decided to use their Voice over IP solutions because their service fees are cheaper when compared to conventional services, which sounds good but since it is a new concept many people are not sure if this kind of technology is for them.
That's why finding VOIP companies which offer free trials is very useful. Some of them provide the service for free, as a second line which can be tested side by sides against the user's existing phone service and after thirty days the user can decide which way he/she wants to go. As you can see this is very convenient because if the service turns out to be not what you expected, you can just cancel and owe nothing.
VOIP is also used by businesses because it cuts their communication expenses a lot. But aside from being a financially smart decision, voice over IP solutions have all the features we use every day such as: caller ID, call waiting, conference calling, call forwarding, redial, call transfer and logs, message waiting, hold and speed dial. So as you see it is not that different from our current service which makes voice over IP easy to understand and use.
Friday, February 27, 2009
A Look into VoIP and Its Services
A Look into VoIP and Its Services
by Kristen Kiya
Traditional public switch telephony network along with PBX has taken a back seat with the advent of VoIP telephony services. It is not a hidden fact that the popularity and dependency on VoIP services has been increasing over a period of time, and it does not seem like this is going to change anytime soon. In fact, several researchers of the telecommunication field have pointed out, and rightly so, that in the near future, the entire communication structure would come to rely upon Voice over IP services. It is thus essential to understand how this technology works, in what way can residentials and businesses benefit from it and what are its disadvantages, if any.
How VoIP Works?
Voice over Internet Protocol is a mode of transmitting voice over the Internet by converting it into small digital IP packets from analog signals, so that it could be understood by the computer. The voice is decompressed and reconverted into analog signals before it finally reaches the receiver.
Equipments That Are Needed For Utilizing VoIP Solution:
A residential client would only need a computer or a SIP phone, a sound card, headsets, and an Internet connection in order to make VoIP calls. From the back-end side, all the technical equipments that are required for utilizing VoIP services are owned and maintained by the VoIP service providers. Wholesalers of VoIP procure VoIP minutes from service providers in bulk and then further sell them to resellers. VoIP Wholesale carrier service providers have their own network consisting of equipments like gateways, routers etc. VoIP resellers do not have to make any substantial capital investment for venturing into the voice over IP telephony field. The entire technical part of VoIP services is handled by the providers or wholesalers.
Functionality of VoIP:
1. It is the most cost-effective way of making local, long distance and international calls even while getting the same voice quality as with the traditional mode of calling. 2. It helps in unifying the communication structure of an organization, thereby increasing the productivity along with it. 3. It is mobile. One can take it anywhere along with them and still be able to make calls at the same reduced rates. Not only this, but all the calls will automatically be routed directly to your VoIP number, irrespective of the network from where you are connected to the Internet. 4. VoIP service providers offer other service features free of cost which PSTN providers normally charge for. For instance, call forwarding and call waiting. They increase your businesses functionality. 5. It is easy to integrate your existing services with business VoIP.
The only negative aspect which had hampered the growth of VoIP services the time it was invented is its poor voice quality. However, with time, several improvements have been made as a result of which VoIP solution gives us the same voice quality as with any traditional PSTN service.
by Kristen Kiya
Traditional public switch telephony network along with PBX has taken a back seat with the advent of VoIP telephony services. It is not a hidden fact that the popularity and dependency on VoIP services has been increasing over a period of time, and it does not seem like this is going to change anytime soon. In fact, several researchers of the telecommunication field have pointed out, and rightly so, that in the near future, the entire communication structure would come to rely upon Voice over IP services. It is thus essential to understand how this technology works, in what way can residentials and businesses benefit from it and what are its disadvantages, if any.
How VoIP Works?
Voice over Internet Protocol is a mode of transmitting voice over the Internet by converting it into small digital IP packets from analog signals, so that it could be understood by the computer. The voice is decompressed and reconverted into analog signals before it finally reaches the receiver.
Equipments That Are Needed For Utilizing VoIP Solution:
A residential client would only need a computer or a SIP phone, a sound card, headsets, and an Internet connection in order to make VoIP calls. From the back-end side, all the technical equipments that are required for utilizing VoIP services are owned and maintained by the VoIP service providers. Wholesalers of VoIP procure VoIP minutes from service providers in bulk and then further sell them to resellers. VoIP Wholesale carrier service providers have their own network consisting of equipments like gateways, routers etc. VoIP resellers do not have to make any substantial capital investment for venturing into the voice over IP telephony field. The entire technical part of VoIP services is handled by the providers or wholesalers.
Functionality of VoIP:
1. It is the most cost-effective way of making local, long distance and international calls even while getting the same voice quality as with the traditional mode of calling. 2. It helps in unifying the communication structure of an organization, thereby increasing the productivity along with it. 3. It is mobile. One can take it anywhere along with them and still be able to make calls at the same reduced rates. Not only this, but all the calls will automatically be routed directly to your VoIP number, irrespective of the network from where you are connected to the Internet. 4. VoIP service providers offer other service features free of cost which PSTN providers normally charge for. For instance, call forwarding and call waiting. They increase your businesses functionality. 5. It is easy to integrate your existing services with business VoIP.
The only negative aspect which had hampered the growth of VoIP services the time it was invented is its poor voice quality. However, with time, several improvements have been made as a result of which VoIP solution gives us the same voice quality as with any traditional PSTN service.
VoIP - The Technology That Keeps You Talking
VoIP - The Technology That Keeps You Talking
by Dennis Jaylon
For quite some time since its inception, the Internet was nothing more than a virtual platform for people to meet and communicate with each other in a non-verbal fashion. Apart from bringing the whole world closer through chat rooms and emails, there wasn't much that the Internet could do to connect users verbally. This scenario changed with the entry of the VoIP technology that gave users a much needed verbal communication platform.
As far as the development is concerned from a manufacturer's point of view, it is just another usual turn of events. However, users have a different story to tell about the VoIP technology, which has actually narrowed the distance between them and their friends to a great extent. Internet users can now talk to their friends and relatives over Internet telephones or VoIP phones, to be precise through this technology.
The VoIP technology works on the calculation of transmitting voice calls over the Internet or through an IP based network. Through this technology, two kinds of phone services are available in the form of regular telephone adapter based VoIP phones and software based VoIP phones. The former can be used to make and receive calls to and from any phone, while the software based VoIP phones need a computer to transmit the voice signals.
To enjoy the benefits of the VoIPtechnology, all you need is a broadband Internet connection or your regular telephone that is connected to an Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA) given by the provider to get going. With several impressive options laid out through this technology in the form of voice mails, caller ID, call forwarding, etc., VoIP phone users stand to gain a lot.
by Dennis Jaylon
For quite some time since its inception, the Internet was nothing more than a virtual platform for people to meet and communicate with each other in a non-verbal fashion. Apart from bringing the whole world closer through chat rooms and emails, there wasn't much that the Internet could do to connect users verbally. This scenario changed with the entry of the VoIP technology that gave users a much needed verbal communication platform.
As far as the development is concerned from a manufacturer's point of view, it is just another usual turn of events. However, users have a different story to tell about the VoIP technology, which has actually narrowed the distance between them and their friends to a great extent. Internet users can now talk to their friends and relatives over Internet telephones or VoIP phones, to be precise through this technology.
The VoIP technology works on the calculation of transmitting voice calls over the Internet or through an IP based network. Through this technology, two kinds of phone services are available in the form of regular telephone adapter based VoIP phones and software based VoIP phones. The former can be used to make and receive calls to and from any phone, while the software based VoIP phones need a computer to transmit the voice signals.
To enjoy the benefits of the VoIPtechnology, all you need is a broadband Internet connection or your regular telephone that is connected to an Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA) given by the provider to get going. With several impressive options laid out through this technology in the form of voice mails, caller ID, call forwarding, etc., VoIP phone users stand to gain a lot.
Selection Of VoIP Carriers Just Became Easy!
Selection Of VoIP Carriers Just Became Easy!
by Kristen Kiya
According to recent reports by various research analysts VoIP users have grown by more than 125% in 2006 by accomplishing more than a million subscribers. This great leap shows that the VoIP market is red hot now and only needs one to hit the hammer hard at the right time in order to get the best out for this promising technology.
VoIP carriers provide call termination, wholesale carrier services, reseller programs and business solutions. Depending upon your requirements you can easily opt for one these services if you want o get ahead of the competition and increase your profit generation.
To a great extent your profitability and the quality of service that you receive will depend upon your VoIP carrier. It is thus of utmost importance that you carefully analyze before finalizing the voice over IP carrier.
Method of Selecting a VoIP Carrier Service Provider
Keeping the following points in focus can help you in getting not just a quality service but will also ensure a smooth operationing of the business functions.
1. Look for the Quality - Quality of service should be the first thing you watch out for. Ask your VoIP carrier provider about the ACD, ASR and PDD. ACD should ideally range between 2-3 minutes for good quality and anything above 6 minutes would give excellent quality. ASR should be between 40-50% and above 60% will guarantee enhanced quality. PDD should not be more than 3 seconds to give quality service.
2. Rates - There are multifarious VoIP carrier providers in the telecommunication market offering the same service but at different rates. So make sure that you do an in depth market analysis in order to get the service from the best voice over IP carrier.
3. Availability Of 24x7 online support - There are several premium VoIP providers who offer round the clock online support service to their clients ensuring uninterrupted telephony communication.
Besides this, make a list of features which are essential for enhancing the way you operate and accordingly shortlist the VoIP carrier.
by Kristen Kiya
According to recent reports by various research analysts VoIP users have grown by more than 125% in 2006 by accomplishing more than a million subscribers. This great leap shows that the VoIP market is red hot now and only needs one to hit the hammer hard at the right time in order to get the best out for this promising technology.
VoIP carriers provide call termination, wholesale carrier services, reseller programs and business solutions. Depending upon your requirements you can easily opt for one these services if you want o get ahead of the competition and increase your profit generation.
To a great extent your profitability and the quality of service that you receive will depend upon your VoIP carrier. It is thus of utmost importance that you carefully analyze before finalizing the voice over IP carrier.
Method of Selecting a VoIP Carrier Service Provider
Keeping the following points in focus can help you in getting not just a quality service but will also ensure a smooth operationing of the business functions.
1. Look for the Quality - Quality of service should be the first thing you watch out for. Ask your VoIP carrier provider about the ACD, ASR and PDD. ACD should ideally range between 2-3 minutes for good quality and anything above 6 minutes would give excellent quality. ASR should be between 40-50% and above 60% will guarantee enhanced quality. PDD should not be more than 3 seconds to give quality service.
2. Rates - There are multifarious VoIP carrier providers in the telecommunication market offering the same service but at different rates. So make sure that you do an in depth market analysis in order to get the service from the best voice over IP carrier.
3. Availability Of 24x7 online support - There are several premium VoIP providers who offer round the clock online support service to their clients ensuring uninterrupted telephony communication.
Besides this, make a list of features which are essential for enhancing the way you operate and accordingly shortlist the VoIP carrier.
VoIP Phones - Connecting Economically
VoIP Phones - Connecting Economically
by Jack Triston
It is clearly one of the best examples of progress that can be cited in today's date. From the erstwhile era of the conventional analog telephones to the age of mobile phones, to yet another level of advancement with VoIP phones, it is one eventful journey till this stage. And all of it was possible due to our constant hunger for further evolution at every step.
The Internet is the base, on which the functionality of the VoIP phones rest. This is reason why they are also known Internet phones. According to the technology on which these phones work, analog audio signals are fed to be converted into digital data signals, which are later transmitted over the Internet to other compatible phones across the globe.
Three communication standards of transferring voice signals over a network are employed in the process. VoIP phones can function through software phones, analog telephony adapters (ATA) and IP phones to provide users with reliable and cost-effective VoIP solutions. Software phones are simple ways of communicating over the Internet with the help of a computer software and a microphone. ATA converts analog signals to digital signals by connecting itself into your analog telephone, your computer and the Internet connection. IP phones connect themselves to a router or wall jack through an Ethernet connector with the software being provided by the maker.
With VoIP phones, you can get connected to people using similar phones or even any other phones at the most economic of charges you can imagine. Newer phone makers have entered the market to capitalise on the emerging trend and showcase their products.
by Jack Triston
It is clearly one of the best examples of progress that can be cited in today's date. From the erstwhile era of the conventional analog telephones to the age of mobile phones, to yet another level of advancement with VoIP phones, it is one eventful journey till this stage. And all of it was possible due to our constant hunger for further evolution at every step.
The Internet is the base, on which the functionality of the VoIP phones rest. This is reason why they are also known Internet phones. According to the technology on which these phones work, analog audio signals are fed to be converted into digital data signals, which are later transmitted over the Internet to other compatible phones across the globe.
Three communication standards of transferring voice signals over a network are employed in the process. VoIP phones can function through software phones, analog telephony adapters (ATA) and IP phones to provide users with reliable and cost-effective VoIP solutions. Software phones are simple ways of communicating over the Internet with the help of a computer software and a microphone. ATA converts analog signals to digital signals by connecting itself into your analog telephone, your computer and the Internet connection. IP phones connect themselves to a router or wall jack through an Ethernet connector with the software being provided by the maker.
With VoIP phones, you can get connected to people using similar phones or even any other phones at the most economic of charges you can imagine. Newer phone makers have entered the market to capitalise on the emerging trend and showcase their products.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
VoIP Solution Providers: saves money and increases productivity
VoIP Solution Providers: saves money and increases productivity
by Angela Hayden
Bills! Bills! Bills! If every month you spend half of your salary on telephone bills then switch on to Voice over IP telephony system. Unlike, traditional PSTN services, VoIP solution providers offer unlimited long distance and international calls at minimal cost. While offering services, solution providers stress on delivering good voice quality, reliability, efficient network and security. With these benefits, VoIP technology is widely used by corporate houses and individual users from different spheres of industry. No doubt, corporate houses and residential user are benefited with VoIP solutions as they cut down on monthly communication cost in the long run. Moreover, one can carry the phone across the globe and can have access to calls at at very low rates. VoIP business solution providers offer different solutions to different businesses depending upon operations of business.
VoIP solutions can be easily accessed by anyone who possesses high speed Internet connection, Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA) as well as phone. One can avail ATA hardware for free from solution providers of VoIP. So, while making selection of efficient providers, user must opt for a provider that offers high-end communications services and solutions like caller ID, voice mail and 3-way conferencing. Well, the best VoIP provider is the one who provides wide range of wholesale carrier service, reseller program and business solution.
Unlike conventional PSTN, VoIP uses single cable for sending and receiving data, voice and video packets. Thus, single packet increases the efficiency of Voice-over-IP services. VoIP solution providers help users to share data seamlessly with this unique and flexible technology. Seamlessly network transition in business helps to minimally affect the network operations during switching process. This helps the network operations to increase the efficiency and productivity of different corporate houses, contact centers or Internet service providers.
by Angela Hayden
Bills! Bills! Bills! If every month you spend half of your salary on telephone bills then switch on to Voice over IP telephony system. Unlike, traditional PSTN services, VoIP solution providers offer unlimited long distance and international calls at minimal cost. While offering services, solution providers stress on delivering good voice quality, reliability, efficient network and security. With these benefits, VoIP technology is widely used by corporate houses and individual users from different spheres of industry. No doubt, corporate houses and residential user are benefited with VoIP solutions as they cut down on monthly communication cost in the long run. Moreover, one can carry the phone across the globe and can have access to calls at at very low rates. VoIP business solution providers offer different solutions to different businesses depending upon operations of business.
VoIP solutions can be easily accessed by anyone who possesses high speed Internet connection, Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA) as well as phone. One can avail ATA hardware for free from solution providers of VoIP. So, while making selection of efficient providers, user must opt for a provider that offers high-end communications services and solutions like caller ID, voice mail and 3-way conferencing. Well, the best VoIP provider is the one who provides wide range of wholesale carrier service, reseller program and business solution.
Unlike conventional PSTN, VoIP uses single cable for sending and receiving data, voice and video packets. Thus, single packet increases the efficiency of Voice-over-IP services. VoIP solution providers help users to share data seamlessly with this unique and flexible technology. Seamlessly network transition in business helps to minimally affect the network operations during switching process. This helps the network operations to increase the efficiency and productivity of different corporate houses, contact centers or Internet service providers.
VoIP platform providers: supports service providers
VoIP platform providers: supports service providers
by Angela Hayden
VoIP platform providers offer Next Generation IP Telephony business solution to it's customers. This platform is best suitable for those business houses that have access to strong client base spread in geographical arena. Along with that, efficient and sound sales department is mandatory for venturing in VoIP platform services. The provider's main target is to provide tremendous growth and potential opportunities in IP Telephony. No doubt, Voice over IP telephony has changed the traditional method of communicating through PSTN. With VoIP technology, any end-user can communicate seamlessly, provide better cost controls and high productivity in his organization. VoIP offers single platform for sending data, voice and video to other user over high speed Internet. This helps to improve efficiency of resources and allows end user to make more than one call at any time.
VoIP platform providers deliver superior clarity and high quality business VoIP solutions to Next Generation carriers, businesses and individual users. Various services are offered to wholesaler VoIP carrier, contact centres, ISP or ITSP solution, corporate business and swtichless resellers.
The work of voice over IP is to convert analog audio signal to digital data so that it can be transmitted over Internet. This service by VoIP provides to reduce the cost of communication. With its state-of-art-technology, platform providers provide its end users with a complete flexible, scalable and reliable communication. The main motive of any VoIP provider is to offer low cost communication over long distance and international calling.
The aim of VoIP platform provider is to increase the output and to expand the business arena. Providers of VoIP offer wholesalers and retailers with some part of the VoIP switch at an affordable rate. Thus, considering the global market, renowned platform providers operate their work 24x7x365, i.e. they support their services around the clock.
by Angela Hayden
VoIP platform providers offer Next Generation IP Telephony business solution to it's customers. This platform is best suitable for those business houses that have access to strong client base spread in geographical arena. Along with that, efficient and sound sales department is mandatory for venturing in VoIP platform services. The provider's main target is to provide tremendous growth and potential opportunities in IP Telephony. No doubt, Voice over IP telephony has changed the traditional method of communicating through PSTN. With VoIP technology, any end-user can communicate seamlessly, provide better cost controls and high productivity in his organization. VoIP offers single platform for sending data, voice and video to other user over high speed Internet. This helps to improve efficiency of resources and allows end user to make more than one call at any time.
VoIP platform providers deliver superior clarity and high quality business VoIP solutions to Next Generation carriers, businesses and individual users. Various services are offered to wholesaler VoIP carrier, contact centres, ISP or ITSP solution, corporate business and swtichless resellers.
The work of voice over IP is to convert analog audio signal to digital data so that it can be transmitted over Internet. This service by VoIP provides to reduce the cost of communication. With its state-of-art-technology, platform providers provide its end users with a complete flexible, scalable and reliable communication. The main motive of any VoIP provider is to offer low cost communication over long distance and international calling.
The aim of VoIP platform provider is to increase the output and to expand the business arena. Providers of VoIP offer wholesalers and retailers with some part of the VoIP switch at an affordable rate. Thus, considering the global market, renowned platform providers operate their work 24x7x365, i.e. they support their services around the clock.
Call Center Solutions: Offers instant solutions
Call Center Solutions: Offers instant solutions
by Kristen Kiya
Call Center solution provides instant assurance of customer satisfaction. This is made possible with an innovation of automated system of online solutions. To maximize market opportunity, call center solutions are essentials for data management. This helps to ensure business success of clients in promotion and selling of products with considerable increase in profit margin. Call center services include voice based responses and Internet transactions like e-mail, instant messaging and online communication. Thus, considering their services and problems, solution providers have come up with call center solution to assist them. Well, while pacing up with modern era sales challenges, contact center solution provides latest marketing tools that are offered by experts.
While focusing on solutions for its call center clients, efficiency and professionalism of customer service is essential. Considering this fact, an expert enhances on timely e-commerce solutions for getting orders and credit card authorization, online marketing, FAQ and processing of product inquires. This automated system of management ensures security with industry standards to assure or increase confidentially in business transaction. With the development in communication technology, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has made things easier. With VoIP client, avail efficient and cheaper way of communication with solution providers across the world. In addition, VoIP services allow businesses to set up number of lines to provide instant solution when required.
So, to meet desired parameters of call center or increase productivity and profitability, solution provider of VoIP provide various valuable services to its clients. For instance, to meet global market, solutions for call centers are easily available round the clock i.e. 24x7. Contact center solutions help to gain huge reduction in capital expenditure. Solution provider let their clients enjoy mobility and flexibility of operations. While providing solutions, these centers make best use of intelligence survey to make its presence felt in the market. Therefore, for maintaining offshore customer relations, call center solutions offer best alternatives for success!
by Kristen Kiya
Call Center solution provides instant assurance of customer satisfaction. This is made possible with an innovation of automated system of online solutions. To maximize market opportunity, call center solutions are essentials for data management. This helps to ensure business success of clients in promotion and selling of products with considerable increase in profit margin. Call center services include voice based responses and Internet transactions like e-mail, instant messaging and online communication. Thus, considering their services and problems, solution providers have come up with call center solution to assist them. Well, while pacing up with modern era sales challenges, contact center solution provides latest marketing tools that are offered by experts.
While focusing on solutions for its call center clients, efficiency and professionalism of customer service is essential. Considering this fact, an expert enhances on timely e-commerce solutions for getting orders and credit card authorization, online marketing, FAQ and processing of product inquires. This automated system of management ensures security with industry standards to assure or increase confidentially in business transaction. With the development in communication technology, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has made things easier. With VoIP client, avail efficient and cheaper way of communication with solution providers across the world. In addition, VoIP services allow businesses to set up number of lines to provide instant solution when required.
So, to meet desired parameters of call center or increase productivity and profitability, solution provider of VoIP provide various valuable services to its clients. For instance, to meet global market, solutions for call centers are easily available round the clock i.e. 24x7. Contact center solutions help to gain huge reduction in capital expenditure. Solution provider let their clients enjoy mobility and flexibility of operations. While providing solutions, these centers make best use of intelligence survey to make its presence felt in the market. Therefore, for maintaining offshore customer relations, call center solutions offer best alternatives for success!
Becoming a VoIP Reseller: best business opportunity
Becoming a VoIP Reseller: best business opportunity
by Kristen Kiya
To survive in the world of high-end communication, one must opt for new opportunities. While shuffling pages of latest opportunities in communication industry with less investment, VoIP reseller rated more credit compared to any other profile. Well, becoming active VoIP reseller means holding huge potential for spreading call termination services across the world. They have to ensure that their services reach the end-user effectively. With this as job profile, number of voice over IP resellers are increasing as it has wide scope across the globe, for instance, even the remotest areas are also accessing VoIP calls. So, it can be said that it's the time to bid an adieu to traditional channel of communication i.e. Public switch Telephony network or PSTN and switch on to VoIP.
Scope of becoming a reseller is increasing; as earlier their services were opted by corporate houses and business organization only. But with the time and looking at benefits, reseller's services are also becoming popular among residential users. IP resellers builds pivotal link between the service provider and end-users. To become a reseller VoIP, one must have an established customer base in specific geographical areas, as well as a sound and efficient sales department. Moreover, one must also possess basic knowledge about Voice over internet protocol domain. Therefore, an individual is free from investment in infrastructural set-up.
The work of a branded IP reseller is to avail and allocate some portion of VoIP switch from providers to the end users respectively. So, while availing portion of switch from voice over IP provider, any reseller must look into few features like:
1. Best quality of service to find appropriate ASR, ACD and PDD from any service provider.
2. Affordable rate with best quality of services.
3. Availability of technical support round the clock i.e. 24x7x365
Lastly, relationship with IP provider and reseller is considered as a one-step opportunity to connect with the best carriers.
by Kristen Kiya
To survive in the world of high-end communication, one must opt for new opportunities. While shuffling pages of latest opportunities in communication industry with less investment, VoIP reseller rated more credit compared to any other profile. Well, becoming active VoIP reseller means holding huge potential for spreading call termination services across the world. They have to ensure that their services reach the end-user effectively. With this as job profile, number of voice over IP resellers are increasing as it has wide scope across the globe, for instance, even the remotest areas are also accessing VoIP calls. So, it can be said that it's the time to bid an adieu to traditional channel of communication i.e. Public switch Telephony network or PSTN and switch on to VoIP.
Scope of becoming a reseller is increasing; as earlier their services were opted by corporate houses and business organization only. But with the time and looking at benefits, reseller's services are also becoming popular among residential users. IP resellers builds pivotal link between the service provider and end-users. To become a reseller VoIP, one must have an established customer base in specific geographical areas, as well as a sound and efficient sales department. Moreover, one must also possess basic knowledge about Voice over internet protocol domain. Therefore, an individual is free from investment in infrastructural set-up.
The work of a branded IP reseller is to avail and allocate some portion of VoIP switch from providers to the end users respectively. So, while availing portion of switch from voice over IP provider, any reseller must look into few features like:
1. Best quality of service to find appropriate ASR, ACD and PDD from any service provider.
2. Affordable rate with best quality of services.
3. Availability of technical support round the clock i.e. 24x7x365
Lastly, relationship with IP provider and reseller is considered as a one-step opportunity to connect with the best carriers.
Why VoIP Is Becoming So Popular
Why VoIP Is Becoming So Popular
by Dennis Jaylon
Voice Over Internet Protocol is one of the latest discovery in the field of communication. The simple function upon which it sells itself is the factor that it uses the Internet to make calls. Endowed with several advantages, VoIP is believed to be one of the best and the most economical ways to make calls to international locations today. Moreover, quite easy to set up and use, the service can be availed easily too.
As said earlier, VoIP lets you make calls through the Internet, wherein you are charged for the Internet facilities you are using during the call process. In this condition, you have to pay only the local call charges and the usual Internet expenses. Thus, it makes no difference whether you are calling an international location or domestic one since the charges will remain the same. Thus, for companies operating in different countries, and for people who make a lot of international calls, VoIP is the best solution to cut down on telephone bills and save plenty of money.
Further advancements have deployed Internet telephony to be availed free of cost. All you need is a headset, sound card, a computer and an Internet connection. The next thing you need to do is to download any of the many VoIP software packages like Skype, Net2Phone, Gizmo and Free World Dialup. After you have installed any of these softwares, ask all your friends or people you want to chat with to install the same software. After the software has been loaded on both sides, you are free to make calls.
Not only is this service seamless, but quite economical too. Using VoIP solution assures you better voice quality than what you get on traditional calling. Moreover, VoIP enabled phones are equipped with several features like call forwarding, voice mail box, redial button and call records, which make the communication easier. Portability is another important feature attached with it. Even when you are travelling, you can make calls through Internet telephony.
by Dennis Jaylon
Voice Over Internet Protocol is one of the latest discovery in the field of communication. The simple function upon which it sells itself is the factor that it uses the Internet to make calls. Endowed with several advantages, VoIP is believed to be one of the best and the most economical ways to make calls to international locations today. Moreover, quite easy to set up and use, the service can be availed easily too.
As said earlier, VoIP lets you make calls through the Internet, wherein you are charged for the Internet facilities you are using during the call process. In this condition, you have to pay only the local call charges and the usual Internet expenses. Thus, it makes no difference whether you are calling an international location or domestic one since the charges will remain the same. Thus, for companies operating in different countries, and for people who make a lot of international calls, VoIP is the best solution to cut down on telephone bills and save plenty of money.
Further advancements have deployed Internet telephony to be availed free of cost. All you need is a headset, sound card, a computer and an Internet connection. The next thing you need to do is to download any of the many VoIP software packages like Skype, Net2Phone, Gizmo and Free World Dialup. After you have installed any of these softwares, ask all your friends or people you want to chat with to install the same software. After the software has been loaded on both sides, you are free to make calls.
Not only is this service seamless, but quite economical too. Using VoIP solution assures you better voice quality than what you get on traditional calling. Moreover, VoIP enabled phones are equipped with several features like call forwarding, voice mail box, redial button and call records, which make the communication easier. Portability is another important feature attached with it. Even when you are travelling, you can make calls through Internet telephony.
Let Your Business Soar With VoIP Solution
Let Your Business Soar With VoIP Solution
by Kristen Kiya
Business houses need a lot more than just the ability to make and receive calls when it comes to their communication requirements. With a definite change in the way corporates function and evolving business scenario, it has become imperative to switch to VoIP solution if you want to earn profits and have a successful and steady run in long term.
The traditional public switch telephony network( PSTN) though offers a quality and reliable service to corporates and residentials, it proves to be quiet expensive to utilize it for daily communication needs especially if you have to often make long distance and international long distance calls. VoIP has come as a better and upgraded alternative to PSTN with its cost effective call rates.
Business solution VoIP makes it possible to cut down the cost of calling to more than 50% thereby allowing businesses to save on their telephony expenditure. Since the calls are made by exploiting the service of Internet the cost of operations is also bare minimum.
VoIP uses a single connection for sending data, voice and video packets thereby the efficiency increases a great deal with voice over IP services. Corporates can also depend on VoIP to increase their productivity. Most of the users of VoIP or SIP solution VoIP claim that it has helped them in achieving their targets faster in the first month of migration itself.
VoIP solution providers can help integrate the different branches of an organization seamlessly with this unique and flexible technology. This enables free of cost communication between different branches thereby giving you the ability to work as a single robust entity.
For virtual workers VoIP has come as a great advantage. Mobile, small office or home office work force can now communicate by utilizing cheapest VoIP solution. Till recent they had to rely on mobile phones or other expensive modes of communication to remain in contact with their head office. Moreover, when a call from a client came at the head office for them the client had to be told to contact the worker at a different number. As a result the potential client had to make a second call to get through to the required worker, which at times he would not make. With VoIP at help, the call can be directly forwarded to worker thereby saving the sale.
by Kristen Kiya
Business houses need a lot more than just the ability to make and receive calls when it comes to their communication requirements. With a definite change in the way corporates function and evolving business scenario, it has become imperative to switch to VoIP solution if you want to earn profits and have a successful and steady run in long term.
The traditional public switch telephony network( PSTN) though offers a quality and reliable service to corporates and residentials, it proves to be quiet expensive to utilize it for daily communication needs especially if you have to often make long distance and international long distance calls. VoIP has come as a better and upgraded alternative to PSTN with its cost effective call rates.
Business solution VoIP makes it possible to cut down the cost of calling to more than 50% thereby allowing businesses to save on their telephony expenditure. Since the calls are made by exploiting the service of Internet the cost of operations is also bare minimum.
VoIP uses a single connection for sending data, voice and video packets thereby the efficiency increases a great deal with voice over IP services. Corporates can also depend on VoIP to increase their productivity. Most of the users of VoIP or SIP solution VoIP claim that it has helped them in achieving their targets faster in the first month of migration itself.
VoIP solution providers can help integrate the different branches of an organization seamlessly with this unique and flexible technology. This enables free of cost communication between different branches thereby giving you the ability to work as a single robust entity.
For virtual workers VoIP has come as a great advantage. Mobile, small office or home office work force can now communicate by utilizing cheapest VoIP solution. Till recent they had to rely on mobile phones or other expensive modes of communication to remain in contact with their head office. Moreover, when a call from a client came at the head office for them the client had to be told to contact the worker at a different number. As a result the potential client had to make a second call to get through to the required worker, which at times he would not make. With VoIP at help, the call can be directly forwarded to worker thereby saving the sale.
VoIP technologies
VoIP technologies
by Victoria Malinovskaya
Many people do not have any imagination about VoIP. The task of this article is to consider what is VoIP at all, its technologies, software and billing.
What is VoIP?
This abbreviation means Voice over Internet Protocol. VoIP technologies include different technologies that give us possibility to use IP networks for voice applications of various types. For example, it may be voice instant messaging, telephony, teleconferencing etc. Many software developers think that VoIP technologies have great future because it has different solutions almost in every level of IP network. It may be voice applications for specialized application, like Skype, which is one of the most popular VoIP software, or quality measures of the lowest levels that allow to run those applications in a smooth way.
There is also such utterance as VoIP billing. This is a new concept and its application will allow you to save a lot of money on paying of your telephone bills.
VoIP and its applications
As it was mentioned above VoIP technologies include different technologies that give us possibility to use IP networks for voice applications of various types. This applications may include the following: telephone services, desktop applications and phone systems of corporate type.
At first, telephone services. This is a service that will allow you to save money on telephone billing, it was named VoIP billing.
The next applications is desktop applications. This service was named VoIP software. It will allow you to use different software from voice-chat which was loaded on your PC desktop to IP-based telecommunications networks, such as Mac, which are used in large corporations.
On the one hand, VoIP technologies is technology investment which will allow to develop a lot of streams that will make possible to get your own profit.
On the other hand, VoIP technologies will alow to simplify your corporate network and to make some imrovements of telephony experience for users of network, this is a great advantage for enterprise network engineer.
For the home user, VoIP technologies is really great possibility to cut the charges on the old telephone bill.
Services based on VoIP
Many companies suggest voice calling services which are really cheap. This is realised with the help of your broadband connection. Some of the offer calling services even cheaper than $9.95 per month. This is allowed with the help of VoIP technologies. Providers of IP service over voice usually use the internet to transfer voice signals from their own networks up to the phone located at your home. That is why their bills are much more cheaper that bills of other companies, because VoIP telecommunication is not organised in that way like traditional telecommunication phone lines.
What is expected for VoIP in the future?
One of the new VoIP technologies is cell-phones based on VoIP. It is almos ready for application. It will allow people to avoid interruption of communication driving your car, entering your office and then the signal will be transmitted to your laptop using Wi-Fi network. This type of technology is already existing but it is not widely used.
There are also a lot of different VoIP technologies which are not very widespread today. But it is expected the great future for them.
by Victoria Malinovskaya
Many people do not have any imagination about VoIP. The task of this article is to consider what is VoIP at all, its technologies, software and billing.
What is VoIP?
This abbreviation means Voice over Internet Protocol. VoIP technologies include different technologies that give us possibility to use IP networks for voice applications of various types. For example, it may be voice instant messaging, telephony, teleconferencing etc. Many software developers think that VoIP technologies have great future because it has different solutions almost in every level of IP network. It may be voice applications for specialized application, like Skype, which is one of the most popular VoIP software, or quality measures of the lowest levels that allow to run those applications in a smooth way.
There is also such utterance as VoIP billing. This is a new concept and its application will allow you to save a lot of money on paying of your telephone bills.
VoIP and its applications
As it was mentioned above VoIP technologies include different technologies that give us possibility to use IP networks for voice applications of various types. This applications may include the following: telephone services, desktop applications and phone systems of corporate type.
At first, telephone services. This is a service that will allow you to save money on telephone billing, it was named VoIP billing.
The next applications is desktop applications. This service was named VoIP software. It will allow you to use different software from voice-chat which was loaded on your PC desktop to IP-based telecommunications networks, such as Mac, which are used in large corporations.
On the one hand, VoIP technologies is technology investment which will allow to develop a lot of streams that will make possible to get your own profit.
On the other hand, VoIP technologies will alow to simplify your corporate network and to make some imrovements of telephony experience for users of network, this is a great advantage for enterprise network engineer.
For the home user, VoIP technologies is really great possibility to cut the charges on the old telephone bill.
Services based on VoIP
Many companies suggest voice calling services which are really cheap. This is realised with the help of your broadband connection. Some of the offer calling services even cheaper than $9.95 per month. This is allowed with the help of VoIP technologies. Providers of IP service over voice usually use the internet to transfer voice signals from their own networks up to the phone located at your home. That is why their bills are much more cheaper that bills of other companies, because VoIP telecommunication is not organised in that way like traditional telecommunication phone lines.
What is expected for VoIP in the future?
One of the new VoIP technologies is cell-phones based on VoIP. It is almos ready for application. It will allow people to avoid interruption of communication driving your car, entering your office and then the signal will be transmitted to your laptop using Wi-Fi network. This type of technology is already existing but it is not widely used.
There are also a lot of different VoIP technologies which are not very widespread today. But it is expected the great future for them.
VoIP for Your Loved Ones
VoIP for Your Loved Ones
by Dennis Jaylon
VoIP has more benefits than just work-related advantages. It has entered our households, our leisure zones and in many other different things that are associated with our lives and lifestyle. VoIP has helped the anxious mother stay in touch with her sons and daughters living abroad, on a day-to-day basis. VoIP has helped the wife to stay connected with her husband (touring to different countries) and ensure his well-being. VoIP has enabled the boyfriend (transferred to another country with job) to speak to his girlfriend for long hours. VoIP is helping us to do all that plus much more.
VoIP comes in various avatars. You can utilise VoIP services through your computer or laptop with Internet connection. Now you have VoIP enabled phones. Some VoIP phones come with Skype facilities while others have Messenger service. VoIP phones can be used both for chatting as well as calling. It is as simple as using Skype or Messenger through your computer. The only difference is that you do not require your laptop or desktop to use VoIP. All you need is an Internet connection; one can also use VOIP enabled phones for call termination.
Apart from VoIP phones, you can also use VoIP in Smartphones, PDAs and palmtops. These devices, some of them at least, come with ready VoIP facilities. However, an important thing to remember while deploying VOIP services is the Internet connection. You can get this connection through any VOIP service providers. There are numerous service providers out there. But you have to be careful while choosing one. You have to see the services provided by each of them and whether they can meet your requirements. Also, the rates part is important - do not forget to check that out. Having done that, you can select one service provider and enjoy VoIP facilities to your heart's content.
by Dennis Jaylon
VoIP has more benefits than just work-related advantages. It has entered our households, our leisure zones and in many other different things that are associated with our lives and lifestyle. VoIP has helped the anxious mother stay in touch with her sons and daughters living abroad, on a day-to-day basis. VoIP has helped the wife to stay connected with her husband (touring to different countries) and ensure his well-being. VoIP has enabled the boyfriend (transferred to another country with job) to speak to his girlfriend for long hours. VoIP is helping us to do all that plus much more.
VoIP comes in various avatars. You can utilise VoIP services through your computer or laptop with Internet connection. Now you have VoIP enabled phones. Some VoIP phones come with Skype facilities while others have Messenger service. VoIP phones can be used both for chatting as well as calling. It is as simple as using Skype or Messenger through your computer. The only difference is that you do not require your laptop or desktop to use VoIP. All you need is an Internet connection; one can also use VOIP enabled phones for call termination.
Apart from VoIP phones, you can also use VoIP in Smartphones, PDAs and palmtops. These devices, some of them at least, come with ready VoIP facilities. However, an important thing to remember while deploying VOIP services is the Internet connection. You can get this connection through any VOIP service providers. There are numerous service providers out there. But you have to be careful while choosing one. You have to see the services provided by each of them and whether they can meet your requirements. Also, the rates part is important - do not forget to check that out. Having done that, you can select one service provider and enjoy VoIP facilities to your heart's content.
Simple Strategies for VoIP Implementation
Simple Strategies for VoIP Implementation
Business managers and owners are looking at new ways to stay ahead of the game. Current ads promise that IP Telephony is the answer to many of today's business dilemmas. While technology can be used to enhance a business model, technology for technology sake is never the answer. If it has been determined that IP Telephony is one of the tools to boost productivity and customer service; there are ways to purchase that technology.
Years ago, many businesses utilized Centrex lines to reduce large capital expenditures for telephone equipment. This meant that the business kept no main telephone equipment on site, it simply "rented" lines and telephones for each of their phone locations. The goal was to enhance features while reducing cost. However, the opposite became true when new and less expensive competitors were able to compete with the local phone companies. A company that was in business for 10+ years could have easily purchased a phone system of their own a couple times over. Today, the phone company and other IP service providers are offering the next generation of this concept - - Hosted IP or IP Centrex.
The hosted IP/IP Centrex services do offer some very nice benefits including very little or no capital outlay for new phones and features, plus a highly flexible disaster recovery plan for incoming communication.
Some questions that should be asked before instituting a contract for Hosted IP/IP Centrex are as follows: 1.Are the additional features going to enhance business practices? 2.Can the provider effectively deliver 9-1-1 calls? 3.If the goal is monthly payments rather than a large capital purchase - is there a lease option or other type of solution that would provide equity when the term is attained? 4.Is the IP Centrex vendor going to be able to service the contract until completion? Remember that even though a vendor may be new to this type of service, if they have proven to stand by other service roll-outs it may not be a huge risk. 5.Are there short term contracts available? Try to obtain a contract that has a business downturn clause that will allow a reduction of lines so payment is not required for phones no longer need. 6.Is there an installation fee? And if so will this fee combined with the monthly payments exceed a new system purchase?
Many people in the business community today utilize digital telephone systems by a variety of manufacturers. Some manufacturers such as CISCO, 3-Com or Interactive Intelligence only offer IP Telephony. However, others such as NEC, Inter-Tel, Toshiba, Avaya, etc. offer a combination of both digital and IP Telephony or all of one or the other. There are inherent differences between the two technologies. Digital Technology 1.Uses cables that are separate from the computer system. 2.Does not have to run on CAT5 or CAT6 cable. 3.Typically has a telephone cabinet with a processor and separate circuit boards for connection of lines and phones. 4.Very reliable
IP Technology 1.Can run on the same cable as the computer. 2.Must be connected to a minimum of a CAT5 cable even if it does not share with the computer on the desk. 3.Stores system software on a server, in a router or in a traditional telephone cabinet. 4.Competes with bandwidth on the data network.
IP Telephony has benefits that are great for some companies and irrelevant for others. 1.Ability to connect remote workers using a cable modem, DSL line or other high speed internet connection. 2.Customized call routing based upon inbound caller identification, status ID for callers (known as presence). 3.Advanced custom applications. Attendance and student record review in a school district, database integration for car dealership sales and service departments, inventory control and updates for manufacturing companies. 4.Desk to Desk video at a very inexpensive rate. 5.One network to maintain.
While there are benefits to this technology, there are also things to watch out and prepare for (This is just a partial list). *Now that the phone system is part of the data system it is vulnerable to viruses and other spy-ware threats. *Warranty times are generally far less traditional phone systems so the on-going maintenance costs may start 90 days following installation. *IP phones require power at each phone - either by a local power outlet or data switch equipped with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability. *Quality of Service (QoS) is vital to prioritize voice over data calls. *IP phone have more stringent distance limitations. *A ten year life cycle cannot be anticipated. *Analog lines (plain old telephone lines) and analog phones, fax, modems, etc. are often challenging and costly to connect to a full IP system. *Data cable (minimum CAT5 rating) must be available at each phone location. *The environment must be conducive to the IP equipment. Certain manufacturing floors require refrigerated and sealed cabinets for their PC's. The same would be required for an IP phone set. *Internal support departments may need to be structured. If there are separate support groups for voice and data they may need to be combined or one eliminated. This assessment is extremely important to the success of an IP Telephony project. Do not overlook this important aspect before making a purchasing decision. Uneducated decisions are recipes for disaster in any project. Don't rush into a change of this magnitude. Take the time to assess the business functions, the existing network infrastructure and support groups, and make sure the environment and resources are in place this type of change.
Business managers and owners are looking at new ways to stay ahead of the game. Current ads promise that IP Telephony is the answer to many of today's business dilemmas. While technology can be used to enhance a business model, technology for technology sake is never the answer. If it has been determined that IP Telephony is one of the tools to boost productivity and customer service; there are ways to purchase that technology.
Years ago, many businesses utilized Centrex lines to reduce large capital expenditures for telephone equipment. This meant that the business kept no main telephone equipment on site, it simply "rented" lines and telephones for each of their phone locations. The goal was to enhance features while reducing cost. However, the opposite became true when new and less expensive competitors were able to compete with the local phone companies. A company that was in business for 10+ years could have easily purchased a phone system of their own a couple times over. Today, the phone company and other IP service providers are offering the next generation of this concept - - Hosted IP or IP Centrex.
The hosted IP/IP Centrex services do offer some very nice benefits including very little or no capital outlay for new phones and features, plus a highly flexible disaster recovery plan for incoming communication.
Some questions that should be asked before instituting a contract for Hosted IP/IP Centrex are as follows: 1.Are the additional features going to enhance business practices? 2.Can the provider effectively deliver 9-1-1 calls? 3.If the goal is monthly payments rather than a large capital purchase - is there a lease option or other type of solution that would provide equity when the term is attained? 4.Is the IP Centrex vendor going to be able to service the contract until completion? Remember that even though a vendor may be new to this type of service, if they have proven to stand by other service roll-outs it may not be a huge risk. 5.Are there short term contracts available? Try to obtain a contract that has a business downturn clause that will allow a reduction of lines so payment is not required for phones no longer need. 6.Is there an installation fee? And if so will this fee combined with the monthly payments exceed a new system purchase?
Many people in the business community today utilize digital telephone systems by a variety of manufacturers. Some manufacturers such as CISCO, 3-Com or Interactive Intelligence only offer IP Telephony. However, others such as NEC, Inter-Tel, Toshiba, Avaya, etc. offer a combination of both digital and IP Telephony or all of one or the other. There are inherent differences between the two technologies. Digital Technology 1.Uses cables that are separate from the computer system. 2.Does not have to run on CAT5 or CAT6 cable. 3.Typically has a telephone cabinet with a processor and separate circuit boards for connection of lines and phones. 4.Very reliable
IP Technology 1.Can run on the same cable as the computer. 2.Must be connected to a minimum of a CAT5 cable even if it does not share with the computer on the desk. 3.Stores system software on a server, in a router or in a traditional telephone cabinet. 4.Competes with bandwidth on the data network.
IP Telephony has benefits that are great for some companies and irrelevant for others. 1.Ability to connect remote workers using a cable modem, DSL line or other high speed internet connection. 2.Customized call routing based upon inbound caller identification, status ID for callers (known as presence). 3.Advanced custom applications. Attendance and student record review in a school district, database integration for car dealership sales and service departments, inventory control and updates for manufacturing companies. 4.Desk to Desk video at a very inexpensive rate. 5.One network to maintain.
While there are benefits to this technology, there are also things to watch out and prepare for (This is just a partial list). *Now that the phone system is part of the data system it is vulnerable to viruses and other spy-ware threats. *Warranty times are generally far less traditional phone systems so the on-going maintenance costs may start 90 days following installation. *IP phones require power at each phone - either by a local power outlet or data switch equipped with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability. *Quality of Service (QoS) is vital to prioritize voice over data calls. *IP phone have more stringent distance limitations. *A ten year life cycle cannot be anticipated. *Analog lines (plain old telephone lines) and analog phones, fax, modems, etc. are often challenging and costly to connect to a full IP system. *Data cable (minimum CAT5 rating) must be available at each phone location. *The environment must be conducive to the IP equipment. Certain manufacturing floors require refrigerated and sealed cabinets for their PC's. The same would be required for an IP phone set. *Internal support departments may need to be structured. If there are separate support groups for voice and data they may need to be combined or one eliminated. This assessment is extremely important to the success of an IP Telephony project. Do not overlook this important aspect before making a purchasing decision. Uneducated decisions are recipes for disaster in any project. Don't rush into a change of this magnitude. Take the time to assess the business functions, the existing network infrastructure and support groups, and make sure the environment and resources are in place this type of change.
Choosing A VOIP Provider
Choosing A VOIP Provider
by Ron King
There are 2 basic VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) provider options: free services or paid providers that charge a monthly fee. Making that choice depends on how you plan to use VOIP.
If you just want to chat with friends and family over the Internet, a free service may be adequate. If you're looking for a true alternative to normal phone service, however, consider a VOIP service with a paid package deal.
Package Choices
There are so many choices. To determine which is the best service for your money, you must decide which services you need, and whether you want to quit your existing telephone service completely. Most VOIP providers offer package plans with free calls to a designated geographical area. Nearly all providers offer free call waiting, call display, and conference call services.
Even though the basic package for a similar fee is the same with most providers, there is a great rivalry between VOIP service providers, with each striving to offer services that set them apart from their competitors. To make the right choice, you'll have to check several packages to find the best for your needs.
For example, if you make a lot of overseas calls, a package that includes international calls makes sense. Or if you receive most of your calls from a specific city, get a package that offers a specific phone number that allows people to call you at that local rate.
Service and reliability are other critical factors when selecting a VOIP provider. This information is available from reviews on the internet or by asking your friends which providers they use. One suggestion is to find a provider offering a money-back guarantee.
Find out how much bandwidth is required for a particular VOIP service. If the information is not available from the company's web site, send an e-mail to verify that your broadband connection is suitable for their VOIP service. Usually 128 kbps on the upload side is sufficient.
Problems
Emergency calls are 1 of the technical drawbacks with VOIP, because it's hard to determine your physical location on VOIP calls. 911 calls may not be routed to the correct call center, and if they are, operators can't establish your location if you are unable to communicate. The Federal Communications Commission, in the United States, is demanding that VOIP service providers find a solution.
Providing phone service during a power outage is another technical problem. Since VOIP requires electrical current to operate modems, in a power outage the VOIP phone line goes dead. One solution is to use a computer with a battery backup. Another is an electrical generator to provides emergency household electricity.
Finally, you may want to retain your existing phone service after signing up for VOIP. Not all providers offer this service, so if it's important, verify that ability in advance.
by Ron King
There are 2 basic VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) provider options: free services or paid providers that charge a monthly fee. Making that choice depends on how you plan to use VOIP.
If you just want to chat with friends and family over the Internet, a free service may be adequate. If you're looking for a true alternative to normal phone service, however, consider a VOIP service with a paid package deal.
Package Choices
There are so many choices. To determine which is the best service for your money, you must decide which services you need, and whether you want to quit your existing telephone service completely. Most VOIP providers offer package plans with free calls to a designated geographical area. Nearly all providers offer free call waiting, call display, and conference call services.
Even though the basic package for a similar fee is the same with most providers, there is a great rivalry between VOIP service providers, with each striving to offer services that set them apart from their competitors. To make the right choice, you'll have to check several packages to find the best for your needs.
For example, if you make a lot of overseas calls, a package that includes international calls makes sense. Or if you receive most of your calls from a specific city, get a package that offers a specific phone number that allows people to call you at that local rate.
Service and reliability are other critical factors when selecting a VOIP provider. This information is available from reviews on the internet or by asking your friends which providers they use. One suggestion is to find a provider offering a money-back guarantee.
Find out how much bandwidth is required for a particular VOIP service. If the information is not available from the company's web site, send an e-mail to verify that your broadband connection is suitable for their VOIP service. Usually 128 kbps on the upload side is sufficient.
Problems
Emergency calls are 1 of the technical drawbacks with VOIP, because it's hard to determine your physical location on VOIP calls. 911 calls may not be routed to the correct call center, and if they are, operators can't establish your location if you are unable to communicate. The Federal Communications Commission, in the United States, is demanding that VOIP service providers find a solution.
Providing phone service during a power outage is another technical problem. Since VOIP requires electrical current to operate modems, in a power outage the VOIP phone line goes dead. One solution is to use a computer with a battery backup. Another is an electrical generator to provides emergency household electricity.
Finally, you may want to retain your existing phone service after signing up for VOIP. Not all providers offer this service, so if it's important, verify that ability in advance.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Equipment Options For VOIP Communication
Equipment Options For VOIP Communication
by Ron King
The marriage of computer and telephone technology goes by the funny name of VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol). But the cost savings are no laughing matter.
The Simplest Solution -- Headphones
Attach a headset to your computer's sound card and you can try VOIP for free!
Download any one of the many VOIP software packages -- Skype, Gizmo, Free World Dialup, and Net2Phone are some of the big names. Install and invite your buddies to install the same software. It's that easy to set up. Special features like call display, call forwarding, voicemail, and conference calls are also free as long as both parties are using computers.
It's even easier to use. Just click on a name to start a call. Most of these so-called "soft phones" allow you to place and receive calls at no charge to and from anywhere in the world, so long as you are not connecting to cellular or landline phones.
Internet Phones
The next step up from headsets is Internet phones. They plug into the USB port or sound card of your computer.
Because you still need VOIP software installed on your computer to make and receive calls, these phones are also considered soft phones. But they seem more like "real" telephones because they ring, have regular number pads and are used like conventional phones.
Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA)
Progressing up the VOIP ladder, ATA is next. It allows you to connect a regular analog telephone to a broadband modem. It is usually free when you sign up with a provider, similar to signing up with a telephone company. There is a monthly charge for this service, and you may have to sign a contract committing you to that provider for a specified period.
Using an ATA for Internet phone calls is straightforward. You pick up the phone and dial a number. Anyone calling you won't even know that you are using VOIP.
A computer is not needed for this kind of link. It connects to either a DSL modem linked to your phone line or cable modem attached to your cable television connection. Any traditional telephone can also be plugged into an ATA.
You can even take your ATA with you when you're traveling and receive phone calls from anywhere by connecting it to any broadband modem. Calls to your home phone number will be routed to your ATA (which has a unique identification) at the same cost as the call to your residence.
IP Phone
The final VOIP option is an IP phone (not the same as an Internet Phone). IP phones plug directly into the modem; Internet phones plug into the sound card or USB port of your computer.
An IP phone is a handset that has all the hardware and software built into it. You connect an IP phone to a broadband modem, then make or receive calls the same way that you would with an ATA. The advantage of an IP phone over an ATA is that it is a completely integrated unit. You don't need an extra telephone to plug into it. Another IP phone advantage is that your phone numbers are all stored and the display screen provides information about incoming calls.
There you have it: 4 choices that will all add up to substantial telephone savings.
by Ron King
The marriage of computer and telephone technology goes by the funny name of VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol). But the cost savings are no laughing matter.
The Simplest Solution -- Headphones
Attach a headset to your computer's sound card and you can try VOIP for free!
Download any one of the many VOIP software packages -- Skype, Gizmo, Free World Dialup, and Net2Phone are some of the big names. Install and invite your buddies to install the same software. It's that easy to set up. Special features like call display, call forwarding, voicemail, and conference calls are also free as long as both parties are using computers.
It's even easier to use. Just click on a name to start a call. Most of these so-called "soft phones" allow you to place and receive calls at no charge to and from anywhere in the world, so long as you are not connecting to cellular or landline phones.
Internet Phones
The next step up from headsets is Internet phones. They plug into the USB port or sound card of your computer.
Because you still need VOIP software installed on your computer to make and receive calls, these phones are also considered soft phones. But they seem more like "real" telephones because they ring, have regular number pads and are used like conventional phones.
Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA)
Progressing up the VOIP ladder, ATA is next. It allows you to connect a regular analog telephone to a broadband modem. It is usually free when you sign up with a provider, similar to signing up with a telephone company. There is a monthly charge for this service, and you may have to sign a contract committing you to that provider for a specified period.
Using an ATA for Internet phone calls is straightforward. You pick up the phone and dial a number. Anyone calling you won't even know that you are using VOIP.
A computer is not needed for this kind of link. It connects to either a DSL modem linked to your phone line or cable modem attached to your cable television connection. Any traditional telephone can also be plugged into an ATA.
You can even take your ATA with you when you're traveling and receive phone calls from anywhere by connecting it to any broadband modem. Calls to your home phone number will be routed to your ATA (which has a unique identification) at the same cost as the call to your residence.
IP Phone
The final VOIP option is an IP phone (not the same as an Internet Phone). IP phones plug directly into the modem; Internet phones plug into the sound card or USB port of your computer.
An IP phone is a handset that has all the hardware and software built into it. You connect an IP phone to a broadband modem, then make or receive calls the same way that you would with an ATA. The advantage of an IP phone over an ATA is that it is a completely integrated unit. You don't need an extra telephone to plug into it. Another IP phone advantage is that your phone numbers are all stored and the display screen provides information about incoming calls.
There you have it: 4 choices that will all add up to substantial telephone savings.
Voip - Voice Over IP and Business: Is It For You?
Voip - Voice Over IP and Business: Is It For You?
by Andrew Kelly
VoIP allows users to make phone calls using their high-speed Internet connection. This translates into free, or very low cost long-distance calling. Because VoIP uses the power of the Internet, traditional phone companies are left completely out of the loop. Of course, now that the idea of VoIP is catching on more and more, traditional phone companies are developing and offering their own VoIP options so as not to be left out. From the consumer's point of view, this competition is keeping options open and pricing low. For businesses, this is particularly good news, since many VoIP providers will want the business of business--this is a huge market, which providers are aware, of, so the savvy businessperson will take advantage of this, conduct thorough research, and seek out the best possible option to meet the company's needs.
What are the Pros to Using VoIP?
Cost is a number one factor. If your business does a high volume of long distance calling, this can be an extremely affordable way to go. Another positive is that the future of long distance calling is VoIP. As time passes, more and more options will be available and the market will become even more competitive. It is also easy to use, although a business set-up will be more complicated than a home set-up.
What are the Cons?
One disadvantage that many users report is that there tends to be an "echo" when using VoIP. How much of a disadvantage this is may depend on the user. There can also be a slight lag at the beginning of the conversation.
Another potential disadvantage is that the technology is fairly new. As VoIP becomes standard, improvements will take place. In the meantime, it is up to each business to determine if this is a way to go.
Also, because VoIP operates through your Internet connection, should you lose Internet service for whatever reason or power, you will not have phone access until the service or power is restored.
Is VoIP Right for my Business?
As with any business decision, you should examine your needs and available services before making a purchasing decision. VoIP may produce substantial savings, but it could also produce substantial headaches. Whether or not your company can navigate potential glitches with minimal interruption is something you need to determine. Many traditional service providers offer competitive pricing, and the security of the existing structure may not be worth the potential problems with VoIP. It is also necessary to price and compare the technical requirements; will your existing structure support VoIP, or will the investment in technology offset the potential savings?
VoIP Business Options
On the bright side, because VoIP is a growing service, many companies provide business solutions and the offers and pricing are competitive. One thing to consider as you compare options is contract terms. Because the technology is expanding, it is wise to avoid any long- term contract, as a better option may come along in the meantime. A variety of companies offer business solutions. The following list is just a few:
•Sprint: http://www.sprint.com/business/products/categories/voip.jsp
•Lingo: http://www.lingo.com/voip/business/unlimited_internet_phone_ service.jsp
•Quest: http://www.qwest.com/largebusiness/products/voip/
•Pipex: http://www.pipex.net/products/voip/
How to Get Set Up for VoIP The technology required will depend on the service you choose. There are three types of VoIP methods.
•ATA stands for analog telephone adaptor. It connects to your computer or Internet connection and uses regular phone.
•IP phones are special phones that look like traditional phones, but they connect with an Ethernet connector.
•Computer-to-computer is an easy way to use VoIP and long distance calls are free; you only pay for the software. While this method can work in a business setting, it may not be the best solution, even though it is very cost effective.
VoIP requires a high-speed Internet connection, and for business purposes, your set-up needs to be able to handle the additional use that VoIP incurs. Essentially, there is no "one size fits all" set-up guide for business VoIP options. The service you choose and your company's individual requirements will determine what you will need.
by Andrew Kelly
VoIP allows users to make phone calls using their high-speed Internet connection. This translates into free, or very low cost long-distance calling. Because VoIP uses the power of the Internet, traditional phone companies are left completely out of the loop. Of course, now that the idea of VoIP is catching on more and more, traditional phone companies are developing and offering their own VoIP options so as not to be left out. From the consumer's point of view, this competition is keeping options open and pricing low. For businesses, this is particularly good news, since many VoIP providers will want the business of business--this is a huge market, which providers are aware, of, so the savvy businessperson will take advantage of this, conduct thorough research, and seek out the best possible option to meet the company's needs.
What are the Pros to Using VoIP?
Cost is a number one factor. If your business does a high volume of long distance calling, this can be an extremely affordable way to go. Another positive is that the future of long distance calling is VoIP. As time passes, more and more options will be available and the market will become even more competitive. It is also easy to use, although a business set-up will be more complicated than a home set-up.
What are the Cons?
One disadvantage that many users report is that there tends to be an "echo" when using VoIP. How much of a disadvantage this is may depend on the user. There can also be a slight lag at the beginning of the conversation.
Another potential disadvantage is that the technology is fairly new. As VoIP becomes standard, improvements will take place. In the meantime, it is up to each business to determine if this is a way to go.
Also, because VoIP operates through your Internet connection, should you lose Internet service for whatever reason or power, you will not have phone access until the service or power is restored.
Is VoIP Right for my Business?
As with any business decision, you should examine your needs and available services before making a purchasing decision. VoIP may produce substantial savings, but it could also produce substantial headaches. Whether or not your company can navigate potential glitches with minimal interruption is something you need to determine. Many traditional service providers offer competitive pricing, and the security of the existing structure may not be worth the potential problems with VoIP. It is also necessary to price and compare the technical requirements; will your existing structure support VoIP, or will the investment in technology offset the potential savings?
VoIP Business Options
On the bright side, because VoIP is a growing service, many companies provide business solutions and the offers and pricing are competitive. One thing to consider as you compare options is contract terms. Because the technology is expanding, it is wise to avoid any long- term contract, as a better option may come along in the meantime. A variety of companies offer business solutions. The following list is just a few:
•Sprint: http://www.sprint.com/business/products/categories/voip.jsp
•Lingo: http://www.lingo.com/voip/business/unlimited_internet_phone_ service.jsp
•Quest: http://www.qwest.com/largebusiness/products/voip/
•Pipex: http://www.pipex.net/products/voip/
How to Get Set Up for VoIP The technology required will depend on the service you choose. There are three types of VoIP methods.
•ATA stands for analog telephone adaptor. It connects to your computer or Internet connection and uses regular phone.
•IP phones are special phones that look like traditional phones, but they connect with an Ethernet connector.
•Computer-to-computer is an easy way to use VoIP and long distance calls are free; you only pay for the software. While this method can work in a business setting, it may not be the best solution, even though it is very cost effective.
VoIP requires a high-speed Internet connection, and for business purposes, your set-up needs to be able to handle the additional use that VoIP incurs. Essentially, there is no "one size fits all" set-up guide for business VoIP options. The service you choose and your company's individual requirements will determine what you will need.
Does Voice Over IP Telephony Spell the End for Traditional Telephones?
Does Voice Over IP Telephony Spell the End for Traditional Telephones?
by Nick Carter
Just What is Voice Over IP Telephony?
Voice over Internet Telephony is technology that means you can hold telephone calls over the Internet or an IP network. It eliminates the need for having separate lines for your Internet connection and dedicated voice transfer lines. There are many advantages to VoIP but because it is still an advancing technology you need to shop around to find the best deal. No cumbersome circuit switching is required and there is no depletion in the bandwidth associated with normal dual line systems. VoIP protocol means that voice data is only sent over the network when it needs to be, freeing up that bandwidth when you aren't making 'calls'.
What are the Advantages of VoIP.
Voice over Internet Telephony isn't widely used in office networks, let alone in the home, however if you make international phone calls then you are probably being routed through IP infrastructure because of the lower costs of calls. What this does mean, though, is that the infrastructure is quite obviously already in place and anyone who chooses can do so easily. This means that you can 'call' friends, family or associates using your own VoIP without the need for them to have the same technology installed.
The costs are phone calls that are reduced dramatically by using VoIP and once the infrastructure is in place there are usually little or no additional infrastructure charges required making it a cost effective and affordable telephony solution.
Because VoIP is a new technology you get the usual advantages of employing a new technology; increased technological advances and new technologies are employed meaning you get a state of the art system. Telecommunications providers have been regularly using IP networks to transfer voice data and so most of the teething problems have been thoroughly investigated and ironed out and all the advancements made have been integrated into a system you can have installed in your home, office or business.
You don't necessarily have to transmit your calls over the Internet, and for more secure calls you can use private IP networks. For this reason many large businesses already have IP systems in place making inter-business calls much cheaper.
Electronic numbering makes it possible to dial traditional E 164 phone numbers connected entirely by your Internet connection. This means that you won't face any call charges whatsoever, and all you will have to pay will be the cost of your Internet connection.
Is VoIP available for me to use now?
Companies like Vonage, VoicePulse and Packet8 are already offering flat monthly fees for their VoIP services meaning you can call anywhere in the country (sometimes even to other selected countries around the world) and only ever pay one flat monthly fee.
Vonage offer a service for $24.99 a month that allows you to call anywhere in the US or Canada. They also offer similar plans for small businesses.
Are there any disadvantages to VoIP?
VoIP, as a technology, is still in it's infancy and new developments are being found every day. However, there are limitations to the service and the technology which need to be addresses before it can become a complete replacement for your standard phone line.
Because the Internet knows no geographic boundaries it means that, for example, calling the emergency services would not necessarily put you through to your local emergency dispatch centre.
In addition, you can't send or receive faxes and you can't route traditional modems, alarm systems or satellite systems through your VoIP connection, because they require access to a voice grade phone line. For the moment VoIP is a compliment to your traditional phone line, rather than a replacement, until these problems can be ironed out.
The advent of the Internet and improved telephone technology has seen the introduction of VoIP. It means you can make phone calls through your broadband connection; this in turn means that for a set monthly fee you can call anywhere in your country and selected international countries for as long as required and only pay one flat monthly fee.
The advantages of VoIP are still significant for homes and business users alike. Big businesses are already saving substantial money by installing IP networks and using VoIP protocol to transfer voice data. This essentially makes the calls themselves free, only having to pay for the Internet connection and the monthly VoIP fee.
by Nick Carter
Just What is Voice Over IP Telephony?
Voice over Internet Telephony is technology that means you can hold telephone calls over the Internet or an IP network. It eliminates the need for having separate lines for your Internet connection and dedicated voice transfer lines. There are many advantages to VoIP but because it is still an advancing technology you need to shop around to find the best deal. No cumbersome circuit switching is required and there is no depletion in the bandwidth associated with normal dual line systems. VoIP protocol means that voice data is only sent over the network when it needs to be, freeing up that bandwidth when you aren't making 'calls'.
What are the Advantages of VoIP.
Voice over Internet Telephony isn't widely used in office networks, let alone in the home, however if you make international phone calls then you are probably being routed through IP infrastructure because of the lower costs of calls. What this does mean, though, is that the infrastructure is quite obviously already in place and anyone who chooses can do so easily. This means that you can 'call' friends, family or associates using your own VoIP without the need for them to have the same technology installed.
The costs are phone calls that are reduced dramatically by using VoIP and once the infrastructure is in place there are usually little or no additional infrastructure charges required making it a cost effective and affordable telephony solution.
Because VoIP is a new technology you get the usual advantages of employing a new technology; increased technological advances and new technologies are employed meaning you get a state of the art system. Telecommunications providers have been regularly using IP networks to transfer voice data and so most of the teething problems have been thoroughly investigated and ironed out and all the advancements made have been integrated into a system you can have installed in your home, office or business.
You don't necessarily have to transmit your calls over the Internet, and for more secure calls you can use private IP networks. For this reason many large businesses already have IP systems in place making inter-business calls much cheaper.
Electronic numbering makes it possible to dial traditional E 164 phone numbers connected entirely by your Internet connection. This means that you won't face any call charges whatsoever, and all you will have to pay will be the cost of your Internet connection.
Is VoIP available for me to use now?
Companies like Vonage, VoicePulse and Packet8 are already offering flat monthly fees for their VoIP services meaning you can call anywhere in the country (sometimes even to other selected countries around the world) and only ever pay one flat monthly fee.
Vonage offer a service for $24.99 a month that allows you to call anywhere in the US or Canada. They also offer similar plans for small businesses.
Are there any disadvantages to VoIP?
VoIP, as a technology, is still in it's infancy and new developments are being found every day. However, there are limitations to the service and the technology which need to be addresses before it can become a complete replacement for your standard phone line.
Because the Internet knows no geographic boundaries it means that, for example, calling the emergency services would not necessarily put you through to your local emergency dispatch centre.
In addition, you can't send or receive faxes and you can't route traditional modems, alarm systems or satellite systems through your VoIP connection, because they require access to a voice grade phone line. For the moment VoIP is a compliment to your traditional phone line, rather than a replacement, until these problems can be ironed out.
The advent of the Internet and improved telephone technology has seen the introduction of VoIP. It means you can make phone calls through your broadband connection; this in turn means that for a set monthly fee you can call anywhere in your country and selected international countries for as long as required and only pay one flat monthly fee.
The advantages of VoIP are still significant for homes and business users alike. Big businesses are already saving substantial money by installing IP networks and using VoIP protocol to transfer voice data. This essentially makes the calls themselves free, only having to pay for the Internet connection and the monthly VoIP fee.
Conducting a VoIP Readiness Assessment of Your Corporate Network
Conducting a VoIP Readiness Assessment of Your Corporate Network
by TelCon Associates, Inc
2005 is predicted to be the year of voice over IP (VoIP) solutions for a growing number of corporate enterprises - both large and small.
If you have been considering the benefits of implementing VoIP, you are certainly not alone. In its just-published "2005 Telecommunications Report," Harris Interactive found that 87% of business decision-makers are familiar with VoIP and, of that number, 12% currently use it in their organizations.
So what's the big attraction?
Cost mainly. But lowering company telecom expenses is just one aspect of the lure of implementing VoIP solutions. Other advantages include the potential for value-added services and the capability of more advanced features made possible through the integration of voice and data (e.g. videoconferencing, advanced voicemail features,etc.)
Sounds good, but here's the rub...it's also been estimated that up to 85% of corporate networks are simply not ready to handle VoIP.
Combining voice with data is a tricky proposition. After decades of getting used to near-perfect sound quality delivered over traditional voice networks, even the slightest delays in voip can be very annoying.
Before diving in to a full-blown VoIP solution, it is advisable that you conduct a voice over IP readiness assessment of your existing network. This assessment will provide you with two very important pieces of information:
1) The capability of your existing data network to deliver high-quality voip calls, and; 2) the ability to evaluate the quality of these calls during a wide variety of traffic scenarios. Keep in mind that most data networks were not designed for VoIP, so chances are that some upgrading of your existing network will be necessary.
One critical requirement for VoIP to work is QoS. (Short for Quality of Service, a networking term that specifies a guaranteed throughput level). For QoS to work, the routers and switches that manage the data traffic flow in your network must be able to prioritize VoIP data packets via QoS.
4 Steps to a Successful VoIP Readiness Assessment
1) Conduct a complete inventory of your existing network. Identify routers, switches and links in your network and store their configuration data in a database. This step is crucial before you can move to step 2.
2) Determine the current CPU, memory and bandwidth of your network devices, routers and switches. This information will give you a "baseline" of your existing network infrastructure and current capacity.
3) Simulate and compare VoIP usage scenarios to estimate the call capacity of the network.
4) Determine how well VoIP will perform on your network by measuring simulated VoIP traffic and calculating call quality based on a Mean Opinion Score (MOS).
We have recently added a VoIP bandwidth calculator tool to help you determine various codec, MOS, and bandwidth scenarios. Go to www.telconassociates.com for more information.
While VoIP can ride over the highways that your data currently does, it is a new application with new rules. A VoIP readiness assessment will give you the information you need to incorporate a VoIP solution without unnecessary hassles and expenses due to lack of proper planning and research.
If you are considering migrating to VoIP and need help, contact us and we'll help guide you to the right sources.
TelCon Associates For 32 years, TelCon Associates has helped companies of all sizes gain control and reduce telecom spending through their proprietary methods of telecom audits, telecom bill management and telecom audit training. Visit www.telconassociates.com for more information and free news and resources in the telecom industry.
by TelCon Associates, Inc
2005 is predicted to be the year of voice over IP (VoIP) solutions for a growing number of corporate enterprises - both large and small.
If you have been considering the benefits of implementing VoIP, you are certainly not alone. In its just-published "2005 Telecommunications Report," Harris Interactive found that 87% of business decision-makers are familiar with VoIP and, of that number, 12% currently use it in their organizations.
So what's the big attraction?
Cost mainly. But lowering company telecom expenses is just one aspect of the lure of implementing VoIP solutions. Other advantages include the potential for value-added services and the capability of more advanced features made possible through the integration of voice and data (e.g. videoconferencing, advanced voicemail features,etc.)
Sounds good, but here's the rub...it's also been estimated that up to 85% of corporate networks are simply not ready to handle VoIP.
Combining voice with data is a tricky proposition. After decades of getting used to near-perfect sound quality delivered over traditional voice networks, even the slightest delays in voip can be very annoying.
Before diving in to a full-blown VoIP solution, it is advisable that you conduct a voice over IP readiness assessment of your existing network. This assessment will provide you with two very important pieces of information:
1) The capability of your existing data network to deliver high-quality voip calls, and; 2) the ability to evaluate the quality of these calls during a wide variety of traffic scenarios. Keep in mind that most data networks were not designed for VoIP, so chances are that some upgrading of your existing network will be necessary.
One critical requirement for VoIP to work is QoS. (Short for Quality of Service, a networking term that specifies a guaranteed throughput level). For QoS to work, the routers and switches that manage the data traffic flow in your network must be able to prioritize VoIP data packets via QoS.
4 Steps to a Successful VoIP Readiness Assessment
1) Conduct a complete inventory of your existing network. Identify routers, switches and links in your network and store their configuration data in a database. This step is crucial before you can move to step 2.
2) Determine the current CPU, memory and bandwidth of your network devices, routers and switches. This information will give you a "baseline" of your existing network infrastructure and current capacity.
3) Simulate and compare VoIP usage scenarios to estimate the call capacity of the network.
4) Determine how well VoIP will perform on your network by measuring simulated VoIP traffic and calculating call quality based on a Mean Opinion Score (MOS).
We have recently added a VoIP bandwidth calculator tool to help you determine various codec, MOS, and bandwidth scenarios. Go to www.telconassociates.com for more information.
While VoIP can ride over the highways that your data currently does, it is a new application with new rules. A VoIP readiness assessment will give you the information you need to incorporate a VoIP solution without unnecessary hassles and expenses due to lack of proper planning and research.
If you are considering migrating to VoIP and need help, contact us and we'll help guide you to the right sources.
TelCon Associates For 32 years, TelCon Associates has helped companies of all sizes gain control and reduce telecom spending through their proprietary methods of telecom audits, telecom bill management and telecom audit training. Visit www.telconassociates.com for more information and free news and resources in the telecom industry.
What is VoIP?
What is VoIP?
by Dee Scrip
What is VoIP?
VoIP is an acronym for voice over internet protocol. A VoIP, in essence, is a computer softphone that allows you to make phone calls from your computer to anyone in the world, e.g., PC to PC, PC to landlines, or PC to cell phones. The voice signal converts to data packets and travels across the internet through a VoIP platform, and then converts back to voice at the receiving end of the communication exchange. Leading telecom experts are projecting that 75% of the world's communications will be done on VoIP within the next several years.
What Kind of Equipment Do I Need?
You will need a computer with internet access and an inexpensive microphone if your computer does not have one built in. Although most VoIP providers require high speed internet connections, there are a few that can be used on dial-up connections.
How Can I Place a Call or Receive a Call?
Basically, the same way you would a regular phone, except on your PC. When you download a VoIP line on your computer, a phone usually appears on your screen. The computer phone acts like any other phone in that you can dial numbers on it from a pad, or click on a contact's pre-programmed name, and press the call button. You will then hear the phone ringing to the party you have called and can talk to them when they accept the call, or leave a voicemail if they are not available.
When receiving a call, the phone will ring on your computer and you can click to accept the call and talk, or let it ring (based on the number of rings you have set up) and forward the caller to your voicemail.
What Kind of Features Does a VoIP Have?
Typically a VoIP has voicemail with audio capabilities, three-way calling, text messaging, and contacts list. Some VoIPs even have webcam capabilities. In addition, there is usually a button to click that can indicate to others when you are available, unavailable, away, or off line.
Who Can I Call?
Most reputable VoIP solutions providers limit PC to PC calls among their own subscribers for privacy purposes and so that the quality of sound is not compromised.
Most reputable VoIP solutions providers have secure lines that include their own patented technology.
Some VoIP solutions providers require limiting PC to landlines or cell phones to their own subscribers.
Advantages of VoIP
·With VoIP, you have unlimited talk time to anyone in the world from PC to PC for a flat monthly rate ·Most VoIP's offer drastically reduced costs for calling PC to landlines ·Most VoIP's offer reduced costs for calling PC to cell phones, however, prices vary depending on the cell phone carrier. ·Savings of up to 80% off current phone bills.
What are the Costs for VoIPs?
Typically there is an enrollment fee which varies between $20.00 to hundreds of dollars Monthly fees, after enrollment, varies between $5.00 per month to $75.00 per month If you do not have a microphone on your computer, you would have to purchase one. Cost is between $5.00 to $40.00.
Things to Watch Out For with VoIP Solution Providers
·Hidden costs ·Unsecure lines - meaning anyone can listen to your conversation because of shared servers or open platforms ·Inability to be used with dial-up connections ·Public listing of your name and/or phone number ·Unsecure lines or Free services may have spyware, no protection against viruses, worms, Trojan horses, etc., which can corrupt your computer and ultimately causes it to crash
by Dee Scrip
What is VoIP?
VoIP is an acronym for voice over internet protocol. A VoIP, in essence, is a computer softphone that allows you to make phone calls from your computer to anyone in the world, e.g., PC to PC, PC to landlines, or PC to cell phones. The voice signal converts to data packets and travels across the internet through a VoIP platform, and then converts back to voice at the receiving end of the communication exchange. Leading telecom experts are projecting that 75% of the world's communications will be done on VoIP within the next several years.
What Kind of Equipment Do I Need?
You will need a computer with internet access and an inexpensive microphone if your computer does not have one built in. Although most VoIP providers require high speed internet connections, there are a few that can be used on dial-up connections.
How Can I Place a Call or Receive a Call?
Basically, the same way you would a regular phone, except on your PC. When you download a VoIP line on your computer, a phone usually appears on your screen. The computer phone acts like any other phone in that you can dial numbers on it from a pad, or click on a contact's pre-programmed name, and press the call button. You will then hear the phone ringing to the party you have called and can talk to them when they accept the call, or leave a voicemail if they are not available.
When receiving a call, the phone will ring on your computer and you can click to accept the call and talk, or let it ring (based on the number of rings you have set up) and forward the caller to your voicemail.
What Kind of Features Does a VoIP Have?
Typically a VoIP has voicemail with audio capabilities, three-way calling, text messaging, and contacts list. Some VoIPs even have webcam capabilities. In addition, there is usually a button to click that can indicate to others when you are available, unavailable, away, or off line.
Who Can I Call?
Most reputable VoIP solutions providers limit PC to PC calls among their own subscribers for privacy purposes and so that the quality of sound is not compromised.
Most reputable VoIP solutions providers have secure lines that include their own patented technology.
Some VoIP solutions providers require limiting PC to landlines or cell phones to their own subscribers.
Advantages of VoIP
·With VoIP, you have unlimited talk time to anyone in the world from PC to PC for a flat monthly rate ·Most VoIP's offer drastically reduced costs for calling PC to landlines ·Most VoIP's offer reduced costs for calling PC to cell phones, however, prices vary depending on the cell phone carrier. ·Savings of up to 80% off current phone bills.
What are the Costs for VoIPs?
Typically there is an enrollment fee which varies between $20.00 to hundreds of dollars Monthly fees, after enrollment, varies between $5.00 per month to $75.00 per month If you do not have a microphone on your computer, you would have to purchase one. Cost is between $5.00 to $40.00.
Things to Watch Out For with VoIP Solution Providers
·Hidden costs ·Unsecure lines - meaning anyone can listen to your conversation because of shared servers or open platforms ·Inability to be used with dial-up connections ·Public listing of your name and/or phone number ·Unsecure lines or Free services may have spyware, no protection against viruses, worms, Trojan horses, etc., which can corrupt your computer and ultimately causes it to crash
Saturday, February 21, 2009
VoIP Patented Technology
VoIP Patented Technology
VoIP is an acronym for voice over internet protocol. A VoIP, in essence, is a computer phone that allows you to make phone calls from your computer to anyone in the world, e.g., PC to PC, PC to landlines, or PC to cell phones. The voice signal converts to data packets and travels across the internet through a VoIP platform, and then converts back to voice at the receiving end of the communication exchange. There is no delay in conversations / communications with 3WTel VoIP. Leading telecom experts are projecting that 75% of the world's communications will be done on VoIP within the next several years. What Kind of Equipment do I need?
You will need a computer with internet access and an inexpensive microphone if your computer does not have one built in. Although most VoIP providers require high speed internet connections, 3WTel offers VoIP on dial-up, DSL, and broadband connections. How Can I Place Calls or Receive Calls?
Basically, the same way you would a regular phone, except on your PC. When you download a VoIP line on your computer, a phone usually appears on your screen. The computer phone acts like any other phone in that you can dial numbers on it from a pad, or click on a contact's pre-programmed name, and press the call button. You will then hear the phone ringing to the party you have called and can talk to them when they accept the call, or leave a voicemail if they are not available. When receiving a call, the phone will ring on your computer and you can click to accept the call and talk, or let it ring (based on the number of rings you have set up) and forward the caller to your voicemail.
What Kind of Features Does VoIP Have?
Typically a VoIP has voicemail with audio capabilities, three-way calling, text messaging, and contacts list. Some VoIP's even have webcam capabilities. In addition, there is usually a button to click that can indicate to others when you are available, unavailable, away, or off line. (3WTel has all these features and many more, including real time call duration, missed call indicator, network quality meter, call waiting, do not disturb, hold, mute, etc.) Who Can I Call?
Most reputable VoIP solutions providers limit PC to PC calls among their own subscribers for privacy purposes and so that the quality of sound is not compromised. (3WTel's patented technology is available only between their own subscribers for both privacy purposes and their uncompromised quality of sound.) Some VoIP providers require limiting PC to landlines or cell phones to their own subscribers. (3WTel does not limit PC to landlines or cell phones to their own subscribers.)
Advantages of VoIP
With VoIP, you have unlimited talk time to anyone in the world from PC to PC for a flat monthly rate ($5/month with 3WTel) Most VoIP's offer drastically reduced costs for calling PC to landlines (3.9¢ per minute in 200 countries with 3WTel) Most VoIP's offer reduced costs for calling PC to cell phones, however, prices vary depending on the cell phone carrier. (3WTel offers drastically reduced costs for calls from PC to cell phones and will let you know the cost before you place the call.) Savings of up to 80% off current phone bills. (This is a given with 3WTel.) What are the Costs for VoIP's? Typically there is an enrollment fee which varies between $20.00 to hundreds of dollars (3WTel is $19.95) Monthly fees, after enrollment, varies between $5.00 per month to $75.00 per month (3WTel is $5.00 per month) If you do not have a microphone on your computer, you would have to purchase one. Cost is between $5.00 to $40.00. Things to Watch Out for with VoIP Solution Providers
Hidden costs (there are none with 3WTel). Unsecure lines - meaning anyone can listen to your conversation because of shared servers or open platforms (3WTel has only secure lines that are on their own server, their own platform, encrypted, and their technology is patented) Inability to be used with dial-up connections (3WTel VoIP can be used with dial-up connections) Public listing of your name and/or phone number (3WTel subscriber names and numbers are confidential and not posted publicly)
VoIP is an acronym for voice over internet protocol. A VoIP, in essence, is a computer phone that allows you to make phone calls from your computer to anyone in the world, e.g., PC to PC, PC to landlines, or PC to cell phones. The voice signal converts to data packets and travels across the internet through a VoIP platform, and then converts back to voice at the receiving end of the communication exchange. There is no delay in conversations / communications with 3WTel VoIP. Leading telecom experts are projecting that 75% of the world's communications will be done on VoIP within the next several years. What Kind of Equipment do I need?
You will need a computer with internet access and an inexpensive microphone if your computer does not have one built in. Although most VoIP providers require high speed internet connections, 3WTel offers VoIP on dial-up, DSL, and broadband connections. How Can I Place Calls or Receive Calls?
Basically, the same way you would a regular phone, except on your PC. When you download a VoIP line on your computer, a phone usually appears on your screen. The computer phone acts like any other phone in that you can dial numbers on it from a pad, or click on a contact's pre-programmed name, and press the call button. You will then hear the phone ringing to the party you have called and can talk to them when they accept the call, or leave a voicemail if they are not available. When receiving a call, the phone will ring on your computer and you can click to accept the call and talk, or let it ring (based on the number of rings you have set up) and forward the caller to your voicemail.
What Kind of Features Does VoIP Have?
Typically a VoIP has voicemail with audio capabilities, three-way calling, text messaging, and contacts list. Some VoIP's even have webcam capabilities. In addition, there is usually a button to click that can indicate to others when you are available, unavailable, away, or off line. (3WTel has all these features and many more, including real time call duration, missed call indicator, network quality meter, call waiting, do not disturb, hold, mute, etc.) Who Can I Call?
Most reputable VoIP solutions providers limit PC to PC calls among their own subscribers for privacy purposes and so that the quality of sound is not compromised. (3WTel's patented technology is available only between their own subscribers for both privacy purposes and their uncompromised quality of sound.) Some VoIP providers require limiting PC to landlines or cell phones to their own subscribers. (3WTel does not limit PC to landlines or cell phones to their own subscribers.)
Advantages of VoIP
With VoIP, you have unlimited talk time to anyone in the world from PC to PC for a flat monthly rate ($5/month with 3WTel) Most VoIP's offer drastically reduced costs for calling PC to landlines (3.9¢ per minute in 200 countries with 3WTel) Most VoIP's offer reduced costs for calling PC to cell phones, however, prices vary depending on the cell phone carrier. (3WTel offers drastically reduced costs for calls from PC to cell phones and will let you know the cost before you place the call.) Savings of up to 80% off current phone bills. (This is a given with 3WTel.) What are the Costs for VoIP's? Typically there is an enrollment fee which varies between $20.00 to hundreds of dollars (3WTel is $19.95) Monthly fees, after enrollment, varies between $5.00 per month to $75.00 per month (3WTel is $5.00 per month) If you do not have a microphone on your computer, you would have to purchase one. Cost is between $5.00 to $40.00. Things to Watch Out for with VoIP Solution Providers
Hidden costs (there are none with 3WTel). Unsecure lines - meaning anyone can listen to your conversation because of shared servers or open platforms (3WTel has only secure lines that are on their own server, their own platform, encrypted, and their technology is patented) Inability to be used with dial-up connections (3WTel VoIP can be used with dial-up connections) Public listing of your name and/or phone number (3WTel subscriber names and numbers are confidential and not posted publicly)
VoIP Communications Joins Escape International as Representative of Team Manager
VoIP Communications Joins Escape International as Representative of Team Manager
by VoIP Communications
The Latest Announcements and Press Releases For Immediate Release VoIP Communications Joins Escape International as Representative of Team Manager
Making calls and talk to me with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) becomes the newest communications provider Published: December 6, 2004, 9:45 PM PST By VoIP Communications Show "Talk To Me With VoIP" With Nate Perkins, http://www.nateperkinslive.com
Atlanta start-up VoIP Communications with Escape International and 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGHT), the Packet8 Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications service provider, announced the availability of its DTA Broadband Phone Adapter and DV 326 Broadband VideoPhone at VoIP Communications http://www.voippacket8.net with Escape International Company: http://www.escapeinternational.com/, whose broadband VideoPhone service with Freedom Unlimited U.S & Canada Video calling broadband software lets anyone become a small-scale Internet business provider, Virtual Office hosted PBX Services and a Home-based business, the Founder, Chairman and CEO of VoIP Communications, Nate Perkins, says it's close to letting people create their own miniature phone networks as well as a small home business.
The Packet8 DTA adapter and VideoPhone will be featured at Voippacket8.net's online store, a component of its web-based information portal designed to provide consumers with a comprehensive guide to understanding Internet telephony. The latest chapter in the life of local entrepreneur Nate Perkins us VideoPhone, a Stockbridge outlet for the new Voice over Internet Protocol picture phone. Perkins, with 24 years in military telecommunications, received a MASTER in Information Technology (IT) from University of Texas, Killeen, Texas, a disabled-combat retired Army colonel and Republican activist, has closed another Stockbridge business and his Art Outlet in Riverdale to concentrate on sales of the Packet8 phones from Escape International. The phones allow subscribers to see each other as they speak. The number Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) households is expected to mushroom to 18 million by 2008 as service quality increases, already inexpensive rates continue to drop and more homes get broadband, which VoIP operators usually require.
Because the 9 Nov, ruling the Federal Communications Commission has decided not to have the states limited to regulate the new technology, there's a chance for small businessmen like me to compete with the big companies, which will serve to keep the prices down for Voice over Internet Protocol services. VoIP Communications' unique VoIP Packet8 service, Packet8 VoIP Phone Adapter service introduced a few months ago, lets someone buy, install, maintain, operate and resell high-speed Internet service using Packet8 VideoPhone service, which are commonly used to with a high-speed internet connection (DSL, cable) or with a DSL or cable router and a Packet8 VideoPhone and Packet8 Phone Adapter dispense high-speed Internet inside millions of schools, homes, offices, hotels and motels, retail outlets, public areas airport ports, transportation hubs and states-wide Homeland Security Act. With the Enhanced 911 (E911) broadband AMBER Alerts states emergency communications service plans. VoIP Communications, highly recommend that our company broadband VideoPhones (business or home phone) will offer and add greater, cheaper and faster Internet Phone Service with Voice over Internet Protocol that the states receiving broadband AMBER Alert notifications via their VoIP phones just like e-mail and electronic text messages. VoIP Communications service would add an order of magnitude of functionality to security his offering. Initial deals for the customers include (2) two month's free service free activation and rebates on the phones he will offer for about $250 during the holidays. VideoPhone price starting at $19.95 to #34.95 plus $3.00 for the E911 service if or when your states install the E911 network. VoIP technology "We're moving fast" to start supporting Voice over Internet Protocol), a way of making phone calls over the Internet, www.VoIPPACKET8.NET web site claims. This way, broadband Internet networks, also known as "VoIP communications," could serve as a kind of giant online pay telephone booth, the resprestaive company says. Its soon-to-be potent mix of Wi-Fi, VoIP and open-source software that works on just about any Wi-Fi router "help (s) break the monopoly of regulated data and voice communications," a company spokesman said. "He has hired 25 home-based sale people already, he added, and plans to hire up to 3,000 in the Metro Atlanta and nationwide in the next several weeks to come". Perkins informed his staff, "that this is how we are going to put American back to work, people who have suffered from traditional companies layoffs and economic ups and downs". While some entrepreneurs will probably use the Packet8 phones to turn their homes into small-based business, VoIP Communication's founders believe the initial market will predominantly be businesses run out of homes, or small companies looking for any competitive advantage they can get.
We here at VoIP Communications are another example of the changing face of the telephone industry. A decade ago, nearly every phone call at one point use the expensive, privately owned and heavily taxed and regulated local phone network. But VoIP technology allows the same calls to use the Internet--a haven from taxes and regulations-- that makes them much cheaper, and Packet8 (www.VoIPPACKET8.net). See Atlanta Journal-Constitution cover story "Ask Clark Howard", dated 16 November 2004, paged IE3. Listen Clark Howard's radio show 1-4pm Mondays-Fridays on WSB-AM (750). Have questions about VoIP? Visit www.ajc.com/buyersedge
Traditional telephone operators first used VoIP technology to cut down on their own costs. Two years ago, commercial services such as Vonage helped seed the market for using a broadband connection to make and receive calls from any phone number. By year's end, a million U.S. homes will be using broadband to make phone calls, and 10 million by 2008, several analysts have predicted.
About VoIP Communications
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Communications, the Founder LTC Nate Perkins USA, Ret., the Chairman and CEO, VoIP Communications, a Broadband Videophones: http://www.voippacket8.net. Starting at $19.95 unlimited U.S. & Canada Calling. The author of the bestseller book: NATE PERKINS LIVE! WE'RE AT A CROSSROAD. TALK TO ME (see page 101). http://www.nateperkinslive.com "Is dedicated to the President of the United States, George W. Bush, and the Republican Party 2004. LTC Nate Perkins, USA, (RET) is the most controversial TV host/ Radio host in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a 24-years disabled-veteran combat veteran".
For more information, visit wed sites www.VoIPPACKET8.net or http://www.nateperkinslive.com, free call 1-866-904-VoIP, fax to 1-678-565-8733. VoIP Communications is a disabled-veteran company, located in SOCKBRIDGE VILLAGE at 893 Highway 138 W Suite 10, Stockbridge, and Georgia 30281. A member of DSL Reports Gold and The Fierce15. Representative Team Manger With Escape International.
About Escape International
Escape International Incorporated, a privately held company, founded in 2001 is a marketing company focused primarily on telecom products and services. A second division exists specializing in wellness products. Escape prides itself on being a legitimately free network marketing company with income opportunities ranging from stay at home part time income to full time business opportunities. Escape is managed by a strong team of highly experienced individuals with over forty years of combined experience in the industry. For additional company information, visit the Escape International Website at: http://www.escapeinternational.com/
NOTE: 8x8, the 8x8 logo, Packet8, the Packet8 logo and Packet8 Virtual Office are trademarks of 8x8, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
CONTACT: Nate Perkins of VoIP Communications, +1-800-994-VOIP, or CEO@VoIPPACTE8.NET
Web site: http://www.voippacket8.net/
Web site: http://www.escapeinternational.com/
Web site: http://www.8x8.com/
About 8x8, Inc.
VoIP (voice over internet protocol) service provider 8x8, Inc. offers internet-based telephony solutions (www.packet8.net) for individual residential and business users as well as small to medium sized business organizations. In addition to regular Packet8 VoIP service plans, priced as low as $19.95 per month for unlimited anytime calling to the U.S. and Canada, 8x8 now offers the Packet8 DV 326 VideoPhone, the industry's first stand alone broadband -more- Consumer videophone. Packet8 Virtual Office, 8x8's VoIP system for small to medium sized businesses, is a hosted PBX solution comprised of powerful business class features. For additional company information, visit 8x8's web site at www.8x8.com.
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by VoIP Communications
The Latest Announcements and Press Releases For Immediate Release VoIP Communications Joins Escape International as Representative of Team Manager
Making calls and talk to me with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) becomes the newest communications provider Published: December 6, 2004, 9:45 PM PST By VoIP Communications Show "Talk To Me With VoIP" With Nate Perkins, http://www.nateperkinslive.com
Atlanta start-up VoIP Communications with Escape International and 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGHT), the Packet8 Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications service provider, announced the availability of its DTA Broadband Phone Adapter and DV 326 Broadband VideoPhone at VoIP Communications http://www.voippacket8.net with Escape International Company: http://www.escapeinternational.com/, whose broadband VideoPhone service with Freedom Unlimited U.S & Canada Video calling broadband software lets anyone become a small-scale Internet business provider, Virtual Office hosted PBX Services and a Home-based business, the Founder, Chairman and CEO of VoIP Communications, Nate Perkins, says it's close to letting people create their own miniature phone networks as well as a small home business.
The Packet8 DTA adapter and VideoPhone will be featured at Voippacket8.net's online store, a component of its web-based information portal designed to provide consumers with a comprehensive guide to understanding Internet telephony. The latest chapter in the life of local entrepreneur Nate Perkins us VideoPhone, a Stockbridge outlet for the new Voice over Internet Protocol picture phone. Perkins, with 24 years in military telecommunications, received a MASTER in Information Technology (IT) from University of Texas, Killeen, Texas, a disabled-combat retired Army colonel and Republican activist, has closed another Stockbridge business and his Art Outlet in Riverdale to concentrate on sales of the Packet8 phones from Escape International. The phones allow subscribers to see each other as they speak. The number Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) households is expected to mushroom to 18 million by 2008 as service quality increases, already inexpensive rates continue to drop and more homes get broadband, which VoIP operators usually require.
Because the 9 Nov, ruling the Federal Communications Commission has decided not to have the states limited to regulate the new technology, there's a chance for small businessmen like me to compete with the big companies, which will serve to keep the prices down for Voice over Internet Protocol services. VoIP Communications' unique VoIP Packet8 service, Packet8 VoIP Phone Adapter service introduced a few months ago, lets someone buy, install, maintain, operate and resell high-speed Internet service using Packet8 VideoPhone service, which are commonly used to with a high-speed internet connection (DSL, cable) or with a DSL or cable router and a Packet8 VideoPhone and Packet8 Phone Adapter dispense high-speed Internet inside millions of schools, homes, offices, hotels and motels, retail outlets, public areas airport ports, transportation hubs and states-wide Homeland Security Act. With the Enhanced 911 (E911) broadband AMBER Alerts states emergency communications service plans. VoIP Communications, highly recommend that our company broadband VideoPhones (business or home phone) will offer and add greater, cheaper and faster Internet Phone Service with Voice over Internet Protocol that the states receiving broadband AMBER Alert notifications via their VoIP phones just like e-mail and electronic text messages. VoIP Communications service would add an order of magnitude of functionality to security his offering. Initial deals for the customers include (2) two month's free service free activation and rebates on the phones he will offer for about $250 during the holidays. VideoPhone price starting at $19.95 to #34.95 plus $3.00 for the E911 service if or when your states install the E911 network. VoIP technology "We're moving fast" to start supporting Voice over Internet Protocol), a way of making phone calls over the Internet, www.VoIPPACKET8.NET web site claims. This way, broadband Internet networks, also known as "VoIP communications," could serve as a kind of giant online pay telephone booth, the resprestaive company says. Its soon-to-be potent mix of Wi-Fi, VoIP and open-source software that works on just about any Wi-Fi router "help (s) break the monopoly of regulated data and voice communications," a company spokesman said. "He has hired 25 home-based sale people already, he added, and plans to hire up to 3,000 in the Metro Atlanta and nationwide in the next several weeks to come". Perkins informed his staff, "that this is how we are going to put American back to work, people who have suffered from traditional companies layoffs and economic ups and downs". While some entrepreneurs will probably use the Packet8 phones to turn their homes into small-based business, VoIP Communication's founders believe the initial market will predominantly be businesses run out of homes, or small companies looking for any competitive advantage they can get.
We here at VoIP Communications are another example of the changing face of the telephone industry. A decade ago, nearly every phone call at one point use the expensive, privately owned and heavily taxed and regulated local phone network. But VoIP technology allows the same calls to use the Internet--a haven from taxes and regulations-- that makes them much cheaper, and Packet8 (www.VoIPPACKET8.net). See Atlanta Journal-Constitution cover story "Ask Clark Howard", dated 16 November 2004, paged IE3. Listen Clark Howard's radio show 1-4pm Mondays-Fridays on WSB-AM (750). Have questions about VoIP? Visit www.ajc.com/buyersedge
Traditional telephone operators first used VoIP technology to cut down on their own costs. Two years ago, commercial services such as Vonage helped seed the market for using a broadband connection to make and receive calls from any phone number. By year's end, a million U.S. homes will be using broadband to make phone calls, and 10 million by 2008, several analysts have predicted.
About VoIP Communications
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Communications, the Founder LTC Nate Perkins USA, Ret., the Chairman and CEO, VoIP Communications, a Broadband Videophones: http://www.voippacket8.net. Starting at $19.95 unlimited U.S. & Canada Calling. The author of the bestseller book: NATE PERKINS LIVE! WE'RE AT A CROSSROAD. TALK TO ME (see page 101). http://www.nateperkinslive.com "Is dedicated to the President of the United States, George W. Bush, and the Republican Party 2004. LTC Nate Perkins, USA, (RET) is the most controversial TV host/ Radio host in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a 24-years disabled-veteran combat veteran".
For more information, visit wed sites www.VoIPPACKET8.net or http://www.nateperkinslive.com, free call 1-866-904-VoIP, fax to 1-678-565-8733. VoIP Communications is a disabled-veteran company, located in SOCKBRIDGE VILLAGE at 893 Highway 138 W Suite 10, Stockbridge, and Georgia 30281. A member of DSL Reports Gold and The Fierce15. Representative Team Manger With Escape International.
About Escape International
Escape International Incorporated, a privately held company, founded in 2001 is a marketing company focused primarily on telecom products and services. A second division exists specializing in wellness products. Escape prides itself on being a legitimately free network marketing company with income opportunities ranging from stay at home part time income to full time business opportunities. Escape is managed by a strong team of highly experienced individuals with over forty years of combined experience in the industry. For additional company information, visit the Escape International Website at: http://www.escapeinternational.com/
NOTE: 8x8, the 8x8 logo, Packet8, the Packet8 logo and Packet8 Virtual Office are trademarks of 8x8, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
CONTACT: Nate Perkins of VoIP Communications, +1-800-994-VOIP, or CEO@VoIPPACTE8.NET
Web site: http://www.voippacket8.net/
Web site: http://www.escapeinternational.com/
Web site: http://www.8x8.com/
About 8x8, Inc.
VoIP (voice over internet protocol) service provider 8x8, Inc. offers internet-based telephony solutions (www.packet8.net) for individual residential and business users as well as small to medium sized business organizations. In addition to regular Packet8 VoIP service plans, priced as low as $19.95 per month for unlimited anytime calling to the U.S. and Canada, 8x8 now offers the Packet8 DV 326 VideoPhone, the industry's first stand alone broadband -more- Consumer videophone. Packet8 Virtual Office, 8x8's VoIP system for small to medium sized businesses, is a hosted PBX solution comprised of powerful business class features. For additional company information, visit 8x8's web site at www.8x8.com.
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Packet8 is broadband telephone and videophone service using VoIP
Packet8 is broadband telephone and videophone service using VoIP
by Packet8
Packet8 is broadband telephone and videophone service using VoIP offering a Virtual Office for both Business and Residential maybe used via International Plans.
Taking advantage of a technology called VoIP (voice over internet protocol), high-speed Internet connections and 8x8's expertise in designing videophones
More about Packet8 at http://tinyurl.com/59llv Packet8 is a broadband telephone and videophone service like no other. Taking advantage of a technology called VoIP (voice over internet protocol), high-speed Internet connections and 8x8's expertise in designing videophones.
Packet8 offers a Virtual Office for both Business and Residential maybe used via International Plans.
Packet8 is an affordable and easy-to-use broadband telephone and videophone service. Designed with both residential and business customers in mind, Packet8 allows anyone with broadband (high-speed) Internet access to use their regular phone to make UNLIMITED calls to anywhere in the U.S. and Canada.
What do I get?
Unlimited calling for one low monthly rate.
When you subscribe to a Packet8 plan using our online store, you will be shipped a broadband telephone adapter (at no extra cost) or a standalone videophone (at a greatly discounted price) depending upon the plan. Along with the equipment, you will receive a 10-digit activation code. Packet8 will transfer your existing number or give you a new telephone number from the area code of your choice.
Packet8 offers several residential and business plans that are feature rich and include unlimited calling options. All plans include more cool features than are available from your old telephone company. Our retailer sellers may offer different packages, including free service months and rebates.
How does it work?
Packet8 routes your calls over the Internet.
By taking advantage of a technology called VoIP (voice over internet protocol), high-speed Internet connections and 8x8's expertise in designing videophones, Packet8 is the complete voice and video communication service. Packet8 sends all calls to and from you through the broadband phone adapter or the videophone, which then route the calls over the Internet, instead of using the traditional public telephone network. There are no extra numbers to dial, no special instructions and no talking through your computer. Just pick up your phone, hear a dial tone and dial any phone number. Incoming calls ring your phone the same as any traditional phone.
Packet8 Broadband Phone Service offers two VoIP business plans:
Virtual Office, our most comprehensive business platform, is a hosted Internet PBX solution comprised of powerful business class features including a customizable auto-attendant, 3-digit extension to extension dialling, 3-way conferencing, conference bridge, multiple call handling, business-class voicemail, hunt groups, that come with a superior business-quality phone with feature rich controls and unlimited calling plans to the United States and Canada. Learn more at http://tinyurl.com/59llv
Business 2000, a VoIP telephone service that includes a single direct-inbound-dial line, has a basic business feature set including voicemail, 3-way calling, call forwarding, caller ID and call waiting.
Broadband Phone Service - Residential Plans at http://tinyurl.com/59llv
Consumers can now enjoy unlimited local and long distance calling by adding Packet8 Broadband Phone Service (VoIP) to their high-speed Internet connections. There are several residential plans from which to choose, starting with Freedom Unlimited.
For consumers who live outside the U.S., the Freedom International plan allows you to have a U.S. phone number and make up 1000 minutes of calling to U.S. and Canadian phone numbers.
Residential subscribers who want to add pictures to their words, they can subscribe to the Freedom Unlimited VideoPhone plan. Using Packet8 VideoPhones and video and voice over Internet protocol technology, allows consumers unlimited time to see and hear loved ones. Video in Color find out more at http://tinyurl.com/59llv
Make Unlimited Video and Regular Phone Calls With Packet8 VideoPhone!
As Simple to Use as a Traditional Phone.
With the same ease as making a regular telephone call, Packet8 VideoPhone delivers high-quality, full-motion video and clear, delay-free audio over any broadband (high-speed Cable or DSL) Internet connection. Designed with both residential and business customers in mind, this powerful standalone videophone will enhance your calls immeasurably while saving you money on your phone bill. Speak with color and see what you've been missing!
Using 8x8's Packet8 broadband phone service, Packet8 VideoPhone subscribers receive UNLIMITED video calling and regular calling in the U.S. and Canada for a low monthly flat-rate as well as enjoying UNLIMITED worldwide video and audio-only calling to other Packet8 subscribers.
KEY VIDEOPHONE FEATURES
Plug-and-play device has no need for monitor or TV, keyboard, mouse, microphone, speakers or computer!
Regular dialling to other Packet8 VideoPhone for video calling or any regular telephone for traditional audio-only call
High-quality CCD camera
Auto-focus range: 2" to infinity
Up to 30 frames per second video quality
5" High-quality LCD screen
Audio/Video output for larger, external screen display
And many, many more
International Plans International Plans are great programs to keep in touch with family, friends and schoolmates across the globe. Programs include flat rate pricing for unlimited calling to US, Canada and specified countries with all the great Packet8 features.
http://tinyurl.com/59llv
Virtual Office
Hosted PBX with a Powerful Feature Set for Small/Medium-Sized Organizations Sound big at any size! That's the power and appeal of Packet8 Virtual Office, the broadband Internet-based PBX service for small and mid-sized organizations with big ambitions.
Virtual Office allows Packet8 subscribers anywhere in the world to employ a hosted PBX that permits an unlimited number of extensions for staff located in the same building or spread far and wide around the world. In addition to enjoying unlimited calls anywhere in the United States and Canada for a flat monthly fee, as well as rock bottom per-minute international rates, Virtual Office provides smaller enterprises with numerous corporation-class PBX features.
Sounding gigantic while paying puny! Virtual Office gives your small organization geographic independence and flexibility, providing you with feature-rich telephones that bring together dispersed staff to sound like one office location or to appear as satellites offices located all over the world. Virtual Office virtually eliminates large long-distance telephone costs for intra-organization phoning.
All Packet8 subscribers get world wide UNLIMITED calling to other Packet8 subscribers at no extra charge. Calls to non-Packet8 international numbers (outside the U.S. and Canada) are charged at a very low per minute rate. Check our international rates at http://tinyurl.com/59llv
by Packet8
Packet8 is broadband telephone and videophone service using VoIP offering a Virtual Office for both Business and Residential maybe used via International Plans.
Taking advantage of a technology called VoIP (voice over internet protocol), high-speed Internet connections and 8x8's expertise in designing videophones
More about Packet8 at http://tinyurl.com/59llv Packet8 is a broadband telephone and videophone service like no other. Taking advantage of a technology called VoIP (voice over internet protocol), high-speed Internet connections and 8x8's expertise in designing videophones.
Packet8 offers a Virtual Office for both Business and Residential maybe used via International Plans.
Packet8 is an affordable and easy-to-use broadband telephone and videophone service. Designed with both residential and business customers in mind, Packet8 allows anyone with broadband (high-speed) Internet access to use their regular phone to make UNLIMITED calls to anywhere in the U.S. and Canada.
What do I get?
Unlimited calling for one low monthly rate.
When you subscribe to a Packet8 plan using our online store, you will be shipped a broadband telephone adapter (at no extra cost) or a standalone videophone (at a greatly discounted price) depending upon the plan. Along with the equipment, you will receive a 10-digit activation code. Packet8 will transfer your existing number or give you a new telephone number from the area code of your choice.
Packet8 offers several residential and business plans that are feature rich and include unlimited calling options. All plans include more cool features than are available from your old telephone company. Our retailer sellers may offer different packages, including free service months and rebates.
How does it work?
Packet8 routes your calls over the Internet.
By taking advantage of a technology called VoIP (voice over internet protocol), high-speed Internet connections and 8x8's expertise in designing videophones, Packet8 is the complete voice and video communication service. Packet8 sends all calls to and from you through the broadband phone adapter or the videophone, which then route the calls over the Internet, instead of using the traditional public telephone network. There are no extra numbers to dial, no special instructions and no talking through your computer. Just pick up your phone, hear a dial tone and dial any phone number. Incoming calls ring your phone the same as any traditional phone.
Packet8 Broadband Phone Service offers two VoIP business plans:
Virtual Office, our most comprehensive business platform, is a hosted Internet PBX solution comprised of powerful business class features including a customizable auto-attendant, 3-digit extension to extension dialling, 3-way conferencing, conference bridge, multiple call handling, business-class voicemail, hunt groups, that come with a superior business-quality phone with feature rich controls and unlimited calling plans to the United States and Canada. Learn more at http://tinyurl.com/59llv
Business 2000, a VoIP telephone service that includes a single direct-inbound-dial line, has a basic business feature set including voicemail, 3-way calling, call forwarding, caller ID and call waiting.
Broadband Phone Service - Residential Plans at http://tinyurl.com/59llv
Consumers can now enjoy unlimited local and long distance calling by adding Packet8 Broadband Phone Service (VoIP) to their high-speed Internet connections. There are several residential plans from which to choose, starting with Freedom Unlimited.
For consumers who live outside the U.S., the Freedom International plan allows you to have a U.S. phone number and make up 1000 minutes of calling to U.S. and Canadian phone numbers.
Residential subscribers who want to add pictures to their words, they can subscribe to the Freedom Unlimited VideoPhone plan. Using Packet8 VideoPhones and video and voice over Internet protocol technology, allows consumers unlimited time to see and hear loved ones. Video in Color find out more at http://tinyurl.com/59llv
Make Unlimited Video and Regular Phone Calls With Packet8 VideoPhone!
As Simple to Use as a Traditional Phone.
With the same ease as making a regular telephone call, Packet8 VideoPhone delivers high-quality, full-motion video and clear, delay-free audio over any broadband (high-speed Cable or DSL) Internet connection. Designed with both residential and business customers in mind, this powerful standalone videophone will enhance your calls immeasurably while saving you money on your phone bill. Speak with color and see what you've been missing!
Using 8x8's Packet8 broadband phone service, Packet8 VideoPhone subscribers receive UNLIMITED video calling and regular calling in the U.S. and Canada for a low monthly flat-rate as well as enjoying UNLIMITED worldwide video and audio-only calling to other Packet8 subscribers.
KEY VIDEOPHONE FEATURES
Plug-and-play device has no need for monitor or TV, keyboard, mouse, microphone, speakers or computer!
Regular dialling to other Packet8 VideoPhone for video calling or any regular telephone for traditional audio-only call
High-quality CCD camera
Auto-focus range: 2" to infinity
Up to 30 frames per second video quality
5" High-quality LCD screen
Audio/Video output for larger, external screen display
And many, many more
International Plans International Plans are great programs to keep in touch with family, friends and schoolmates across the globe. Programs include flat rate pricing for unlimited calling to US, Canada and specified countries with all the great Packet8 features.
http://tinyurl.com/59llv
Virtual Office
Hosted PBX with a Powerful Feature Set for Small/Medium-Sized Organizations Sound big at any size! That's the power and appeal of Packet8 Virtual Office, the broadband Internet-based PBX service for small and mid-sized organizations with big ambitions.
Virtual Office allows Packet8 subscribers anywhere in the world to employ a hosted PBX that permits an unlimited number of extensions for staff located in the same building or spread far and wide around the world. In addition to enjoying unlimited calls anywhere in the United States and Canada for a flat monthly fee, as well as rock bottom per-minute international rates, Virtual Office provides smaller enterprises with numerous corporation-class PBX features.
Sounding gigantic while paying puny! Virtual Office gives your small organization geographic independence and flexibility, providing you with feature-rich telephones that bring together dispersed staff to sound like one office location or to appear as satellites offices located all over the world. Virtual Office virtually eliminates large long-distance telephone costs for intra-organization phoning.
All Packet8 subscribers get world wide UNLIMITED calling to other Packet8 subscribers at no extra charge. Calls to non-Packet8 international numbers (outside the U.S. and Canada) are charged at a very low per minute rate. Check our international rates at http://tinyurl.com/59llv
VoIP Technology For The Little Guy....With Worldwide Origination
VoIP Technology For The Little Guy....With Worldwide Origination
by Michael Lemm
Not everyone in the world has sufficient internet access capability to take advantage of the benefits from VoIP. Shoot....most folks are lucky to have 1 phone line for that matter. This dose of reality kinda puts the dampers on the "VoIP will take over the world" conspiracy theory.
But hold on there Junior....the little guy may just have found a hero.
Mail2speak, a US-based company, is offering users cut-throat rates to place international calls. But wait until you learn how they do it....read on.
For example......
* You can call the US and UK from South Africa for R1.35 a minute. Telkom charges between double and triple the price for these calls. Calls to Australia from SA are also about 50% cheaper.
* You can call anywhere in the United States and most of Europe from Malaysia for just 45 sen per minute compared to 98 sen per minute at present charged by a local company using land lines. For mobile phones, the calls will be 68 sen per minute as opposed to 98 sen. A call to China costs 50 sen per minute on a fixed line compared to 1.98 RM by fixed line charged by a local company.
* You can call anywhere in the United States and much of Europe from Brazil for around 0.33 BRL.
* You can call Japan from Italy for 0.11 EUR......the US for 0.08 EUR.
* You can call India from UAE for 2.63 AED.......the UK for 1.74 AED.
Those are just a small sample of what is available.
How?
What makes the service unique is that unlike other Internet telephony applications, mail2speak does not require a microphone, a software download or a dedicated broadband connection with special equipment. All that is required to use the service is access to the website and an open phone line or cellphone to receive a call. You can place an international call from any phone or mobile/PDA at super low rates.
The process is simple. Just visit mail2speak and fill out a few registration details. After that enter the overseas number you wish to call and within seconds your phone will ring. The call will have been placed for you and you can talk to your loved ones....or business contacts.... at a ridiculously low rate.
The service is available to and from 280 countries around the world. Your relatives and business contacts overseas can also use this service to contact you and pay in their local currency.
If, as in many international homes with Internet connections, there is only one phone line available, Mail2speak will automatically call you again in one minute to give you time to end the Internet connection and receive the call. They do this because calls to cellphones cost more in some countries.
For business people who make frequent international calls, mail2speak is especially convenient because it allows you to store the numbers that are called and simply click on them to be connected automatically.
** In addition, if you do not need to have a two-way chat there is another great service that is offered.
You can use your telephone to leave a message for as many overseas friends as you want for just 63 cents a minute. This message will be e-mailed as an Internet sound file (voice email).
All in all....pretty cool solution for the average Joe around the globe. VoIP technology for the little guy. Gotta love it.
by Michael Lemm
Not everyone in the world has sufficient internet access capability to take advantage of the benefits from VoIP. Shoot....most folks are lucky to have 1 phone line for that matter. This dose of reality kinda puts the dampers on the "VoIP will take over the world" conspiracy theory.
But hold on there Junior....the little guy may just have found a hero.
Mail2speak, a US-based company, is offering users cut-throat rates to place international calls. But wait until you learn how they do it....read on.
For example......
* You can call the US and UK from South Africa for R1.35 a minute. Telkom charges between double and triple the price for these calls. Calls to Australia from SA are also about 50% cheaper.
* You can call anywhere in the United States and most of Europe from Malaysia for just 45 sen per minute compared to 98 sen per minute at present charged by a local company using land lines. For mobile phones, the calls will be 68 sen per minute as opposed to 98 sen. A call to China costs 50 sen per minute on a fixed line compared to 1.98 RM by fixed line charged by a local company.
* You can call anywhere in the United States and much of Europe from Brazil for around 0.33 BRL.
* You can call Japan from Italy for 0.11 EUR......the US for 0.08 EUR.
* You can call India from UAE for 2.63 AED.......the UK for 1.74 AED.
Those are just a small sample of what is available.
How?
What makes the service unique is that unlike other Internet telephony applications, mail2speak does not require a microphone, a software download or a dedicated broadband connection with special equipment. All that is required to use the service is access to the website and an open phone line or cellphone to receive a call. You can place an international call from any phone or mobile/PDA at super low rates.
The process is simple. Just visit mail2speak and fill out a few registration details. After that enter the overseas number you wish to call and within seconds your phone will ring. The call will have been placed for you and you can talk to your loved ones....or business contacts.... at a ridiculously low rate.
The service is available to and from 280 countries around the world. Your relatives and business contacts overseas can also use this service to contact you and pay in their local currency.
If, as in many international homes with Internet connections, there is only one phone line available, Mail2speak will automatically call you again in one minute to give you time to end the Internet connection and receive the call. They do this because calls to cellphones cost more in some countries.
For business people who make frequent international calls, mail2speak is especially convenient because it allows you to store the numbers that are called and simply click on them to be connected automatically.
** In addition, if you do not need to have a two-way chat there is another great service that is offered.
You can use your telephone to leave a message for as many overseas friends as you want for just 63 cents a minute. This message will be e-mailed as an Internet sound file (voice email).
All in all....pretty cool solution for the average Joe around the globe. VoIP technology for the little guy. Gotta love it.
1ST FILIPINO VOIP SOLUTION RELEASED: Libreng Tawag Gamit Ang Internet
1ST FILIPINO VOIP SOLUTION RELEASED: Libreng Tawag Gamit Ang Internet
by Maida M. Barrientos
VoIP?
VoIP - Voice Over Internet Protocol. It may sound alien to you now, but this is tomorrow's technology here today, VoIP is the hottest growth area and one of the most debated topic on the world wide web today!
It's major advantage is to be able to make free or low cost digital calls using the internet thereby lowering communications costs and improving relations whether for personal, business or network use.
At one time or another, you may have already tried it using free popular chat clients like Yahoo or MSN, though free, these applications does have it's disadvantages, like crackling sounds, choppiness, echoes and etc... This is whereVoIP softclients or webphones comes in.
VoIP Softclients or VoIP softphones are software that runs on your computer, it converts your voice into digital formats, converts it to IP and uses the internet as medium to transfer data calls from one PC to another, worldwide. Using the latest communication protocols for transmission, Session Initiated Protocols (SIP) secure voice communications are possible and call set-up is much more precise. Using the latest in compression and decompression technologies (codec) calls are much clearer, no breaking up of voices and sometimes the quality is better than traditional telephones.
Buzzfonp2p, a beta voip solution developed by US Based Filipino company, Buzzfon will enable you to make free and crystal clear calls from your pc to another pc. Buzzfon will be releasing their pc to phone version shortly providing the best quality international voice calls at the lowest cost. The VoIP market is presently dominated by US based broadband communications services such as net2phone, Vonage, and Yahoo.
BUZZFONP2P
You can download it for free at http://www.buzzfon.com. It's so easy to use, no configuration necessary, Buzzfon p2p will traverse NATs and firewalls. All you need is a headset with a microphone. Moreover, it promises to uphold the "no spyware installed" regulation. Bonusfon, a broadband VoIP service provider just launched "BuzzfonP2P ;" through Buzzfon.com, along side with Skype who has listed 11 million downloads and 170,000 concurrent users, Tamerlane Sanchez says "Our products and services are better than any VoIP product and service provider in the market today. " Tough words for the competition. Buzzfon says that the market is clamoring for a better VoIP softphone able to make high quality calls even in low bandwidth environments, thus the emergence of Buzzfon.com
FROM PINOYS TO THE WORLD
Buzzfon is set to release a next generation voip solution by October 2004.
The new release will have premium features enabling users to make crystal-clear pc to pc, pc to phone, phone to pc, and phone to phone calls worldwide on the lowest rates. Rumors have been going around that users from anywhere in the world will be able to call the US for only 1 cent per minute, just hold on till you see the rest of their international calling rates.
Buzzfon is poised to redefine telephony as we know of it today, from 24x7 Customer Service, crystal-clear voice calls, premium services like Addressbook, Call Redial, Do not disturb, Speed Dial, Call Waiting, Call Mute, Call Hold, Music on Hold, Call Hunting, NAT Traversal, Stun Firewall implementation, Silence Suppression, Comfort Noise; IPBX services and probably the most exciting of all is its most aggressive pricing for international voice calls. They made it clear that one of it's biggest markets will be the Philippines, with special focus on the millions of overseas Filipino workers and their relatives.
by Maida M. Barrientos
VoIP?
VoIP - Voice Over Internet Protocol. It may sound alien to you now, but this is tomorrow's technology here today, VoIP is the hottest growth area and one of the most debated topic on the world wide web today!
It's major advantage is to be able to make free or low cost digital calls using the internet thereby lowering communications costs and improving relations whether for personal, business or network use.
At one time or another, you may have already tried it using free popular chat clients like Yahoo or MSN, though free, these applications does have it's disadvantages, like crackling sounds, choppiness, echoes and etc... This is whereVoIP softclients or webphones comes in.
VoIP Softclients or VoIP softphones are software that runs on your computer, it converts your voice into digital formats, converts it to IP and uses the internet as medium to transfer data calls from one PC to another, worldwide. Using the latest communication protocols for transmission, Session Initiated Protocols (SIP) secure voice communications are possible and call set-up is much more precise. Using the latest in compression and decompression technologies (codec) calls are much clearer, no breaking up of voices and sometimes the quality is better than traditional telephones.
Buzzfonp2p, a beta voip solution developed by US Based Filipino company, Buzzfon will enable you to make free and crystal clear calls from your pc to another pc. Buzzfon will be releasing their pc to phone version shortly providing the best quality international voice calls at the lowest cost. The VoIP market is presently dominated by US based broadband communications services such as net2phone, Vonage, and Yahoo.
BUZZFONP2P
You can download it for free at http://www.buzzfon.com. It's so easy to use, no configuration necessary, Buzzfon p2p will traverse NATs and firewalls. All you need is a headset with a microphone. Moreover, it promises to uphold the "no spyware installed" regulation. Bonusfon, a broadband VoIP service provider just launched "BuzzfonP2P ;" through Buzzfon.com, along side with Skype who has listed 11 million downloads and 170,000 concurrent users, Tamerlane Sanchez says "Our products and services are better than any VoIP product and service provider in the market today. " Tough words for the competition. Buzzfon says that the market is clamoring for a better VoIP softphone able to make high quality calls even in low bandwidth environments, thus the emergence of Buzzfon.com
FROM PINOYS TO THE WORLD
Buzzfon is set to release a next generation voip solution by October 2004.
The new release will have premium features enabling users to make crystal-clear pc to pc, pc to phone, phone to pc, and phone to phone calls worldwide on the lowest rates. Rumors have been going around that users from anywhere in the world will be able to call the US for only 1 cent per minute, just hold on till you see the rest of their international calling rates.
Buzzfon is poised to redefine telephony as we know of it today, from 24x7 Customer Service, crystal-clear voice calls, premium services like Addressbook, Call Redial, Do not disturb, Speed Dial, Call Waiting, Call Mute, Call Hold, Music on Hold, Call Hunting, NAT Traversal, Stun Firewall implementation, Silence Suppression, Comfort Noise; IPBX services and probably the most exciting of all is its most aggressive pricing for international voice calls. They made it clear that one of it's biggest markets will be the Philippines, with special focus on the millions of overseas Filipino workers and their relatives.
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