VoIP is rapidly replacing conventional phone services as the consumer turns to VoIP switching using the Internet to carry their conversations digitally rather than via phone lines. VoIP switching may be revolutionizing the way we communicate, but it is also opening the door to huge savings over traditional phone services. Perhaps your VoIP service may have the same monthly $30 fee, however unlike traditional phone services this can include a number of free features. These may include unlimited and un-timed long-distance calls within the United States and Canada, call waiting, caller-ID and voice mail all for no additional charge. Whilst this opens the door to significant savings for those making lengthy long distance calls, remember that you are only saving if you use this service already.
Be Clear On The Total Cost To You
Before you switch to VoIP, be sure to identify all of the relevant costs. This will include the cost of both a broadband internet connection and VoIP adaptor to connect your phone to the broadband modem (this encodes your analogue phone signal into a digital signal that can be sent via the Internet.) You may also need to purchase an expandable...