Internet Phone Service Calling is Real Cheap

Voice over internet protocol (VOIP) telephony is one of the hottest fields of current telephony technology. VOIP technology offered by broadband providers have made it possible to save money for your business or home calling needs.





Not surprisingly, the success of the VOIP technology has lead to a glut of new broadband providers, all competing for customers. This situation works in the buyers favor as companies, in the face of competitive pressures, are forced to reduce prices and/or provide superior features than their competitors. Homes and businesses that have a high speed broadband connection and looking for a voip telephony should do the homework to investigate the pros and cons of the different broadband providers before signing up.





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. Vonage provides standard services and less expensive monthly costs that most of the large landline and some of the other niche providers. 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.

Google Talk, SIP and Skype to name a few are basic internet voip services without all the features but are less expensive than many competitors. Google Talk and Skype are services which allow users to make PC to PC calls directly over the internet. 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. Cost savings and computer savvy are enough of a reward for setting up the more complicated SIP communication on the internet.





When searching for a broadband phone provider, it is important to know your budget and required features before talking with a high speed broadband provider about your telephony setup. To reduce your choices check the internet for pro and cons of the providers.