Internet Phone Service Calling Saves Time and Money

Voice over internet protocol (VOIP) telephony is one of the hottest fields of current telephony technology. By enabling users to take advantage of their existing broadband connection to make and receive cheap phone calls, VOIP has become a real money saver for both residential and business customers alike. Not surprisingly, the success of the VOIP technology has lead to a glut of new broadband providers, all competing for 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.

Vonage is the most known of the broadband providers in the voip telephony market.Many consumers mistakenly believe that Vonage is the only broadband provider. Vonage is considered by many industry watchers to be a middle of the road service in that it has a moderate feature set and a moderate price . 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. You don’t have to be computer savvy to have this system installed.

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. The PC to PC calls normally use a headset or mike with speakers. 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. You must be computer literate to connect the SIP devices, but the recognition and zero monthly cost are enough incentive for some users. Discuss your communication requirements with your office staff to establish a priority list complete with a budget figure prior to the your broadband providers web search. To reduce your choices check the internet for pro and cons of the providers.