VoIP is short-hand for Voice over Internet Protocol, a category of hardware and software that enables people to use a broadband internet connection to make and receive telephone calls. The technology works by sending voice data in packets using the internet protocol rather than by traditional circuit transmissions. It is often branded by different companies as voice over broadband, broadband phone, broadband telephony and Internet telephony.
What are the Key benefits of VoIP Phones
The VOIP technology has many key features to attract a large section of people towards itself and that are:
It's become pretty cheap to install and easier too. You can make long distance, international and local calls by using a broadband connection you already pay for free (in some cases).
It's portable. Your calls are routed to your device or location depending on how your setup and you'll never miss an important call.
A plethora of value added services like voice mail, speed dialing, 3-way conference, call forwarding, call waiting, simultaneous ring, caller ID, caller ID block, call return, do not disturb, and voice mail to email with transcription service.
You can drop your Telecom and replace the analog phone line or it can be used as a second phone.
A really attractive service now being offered is a second virtual phone number, or a cool vanity number for your business like ours: (855) GET-WEBDESIGN.
Providers of VoIP for small business:
- Comcast
- Phone.com
- Vonage
- Google Talk
- Skype
- iChat
Take the plunge, cancel your land line and get virtual with VoIP.