What is VoIP

Phone service that knows no borders this is VoIP or Voice over IP was developed in order to provide access to voice communication in any place around the world. In most places, phone service is quite costly. Consider making a phone call to a person living on the other part of the world. The first thing you think of in this case is your huge phone bill that will come! The solution for this problem and to many others are ABC VoIP!

VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. It is also referred to as IP Telephony or Internet Telephony. It is another way of making phone calls, with the difference of making the calls cheaper or completely free. The ‘phone’ part is not always present anymore, as you can communicate without a telephone set.

VoIP has a lot of advantages over the traditional phone system. The main reason for which people are so massively turning to VoIP technology is the cost. If you have a computer with a microphone and speakers, and a good Internet connection, you can communicate using VoIP for free. This can also be possible with your mobile and home phone.

The Internet Protocol (IP) was originally designed for data networking. The success of IP in becoming a world standard for data networking has led to its adaptation to voice networking.

 

Definition:

A technology which uses Internet Protocols for transmissions.

VoIP enables users of broadband Internet access to make phone calls to other VoIP users and regular phones.

VoIP provides cost savings over traditional land-line phone long distance and cell phone long distance charges.

VoIP can also be used for voice mail and fax mail applications, reducing the need to print documents or have access to email applications.

VoIP takes advantage of Internet Protocols by using packet networks to transmit voice data.

VoIP services work directly through your computer using a headset or special VoIP phone, while others require a special adapter which is attached to your regular phone.

 

Also Known As: Internet telephony, IP telephony, Voice over IP

Alternate Spellings: VOIP

Examples: With the increased number of mobile professionals using broadband Internet access, VoIP is less expensive for long distance phone calls.

 

Why VoIP is better?

The number one reason to switch to VoIP technology for telephone service is cost reduction. VoIP has become popular largely because of the cost advantages to consumers over traditional telephone networks.

It offers cheaper international long distance rates which are generally one-tenth of what is charged by traditional phone companies. Its portability makes it a very good option and one could avoid expensive hotel phone charges and cell phone roaming charges. All that is required is just a high speed connection where one could plug the adapter into and people could reach you at your local number irrespective of your location.

Most Internet connections are charged using a flat monthly fee structure. Using the Internet connection for both data traffic and voice calls can allow consumers to get rid of one monthly payment. In addition, VoIP plans do not charge a per-minute fee for long distance.

 

ABC-VoIP Features and Advantages

ABC-VoIP provide you with features that were once considered Value Added Services and the Conventional Phone Companies still charge for these facilities. Check all of them here.