Internet Phone Service Calling is for People in the Know

Broadband providers can now offer internet phone service through VOIP technology. High speed broadband providers can now offer VOIP phone service at a fraction of the cost of land lines with better quality to all customers.



The new voip technology has created a special niche in the communication business with more broadband provider’s competition than ever. The buyer reaps all the rewards of reduced costs and more features caused by this competitive market. A little research into finding the best broadband provider to fit your needs can go a long way in terms of satisfaction and money saving benefits.



Probably the biggest name in broadband providers is Vonage. With their massive and effective marketing blitz, many consumers mistakenly believe that Vonage is the only residential VOIP provider. There are broad band providers that are bigger and more costly and others smaller and less costly both offering more or less standard features. However, the relative ease of use of the service, as well as the friendly and efficient customer support staff, make Vonage a nice choice for those who are venturing into IP for the first time.


Vonage and other similar services are easy to install even if you are not a computer wizard.
For the more tech savvy consumers who are looking for the ultimate in price reduction and do not require some of the frills that come with many of the voice over IP services, there are bare-bones PC based communication options such as Skype, Google Talk, SIP and newcomer Magicjack. Basic services such as PC to PC calls are provided by Google Talk and Skype. This is commonly done using a headset or computer microphone and speakers, but it is also possible to purchase an adapter that allows users to use their existing cordless and corded phones.


SIP is actually a communications protocol (it stands for Session Initiation Protocol) rather than a service, and it is possible to use SIP enabled devices to communicate PC to PC for free. Using SIP directly requires more work and technical knowledge than the other communications, but the cost savings along with the cool factor of using the protocol directly are draws for some users.


Know your office requirements before talking to a broadband provider about the established budget. To reduce your choices check the internet for pro and cons of the providers.