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Getting Connected to VOIP in Ten Easy Steps
Here are ten easy steps for going wireless with VoIP.
1. You will need an updated computer.
First you will need to have an upgraded computer that is
compatible with VoIP software. When you are comparing and
choosing service providers,...
Packet8 VoIP User Review
I have been a Packet8 VoIP user for several months, and have logged over 10,000 minutes of calling time on this service to date. During this time, I lost my dial tone 3 times and had around 6 incomplete or dropped calls. Two times, the person I was...
VoIP A Global Telecommunications Revolution
It's being advertised as the biggest thing to hit the telecommunications market since the invention of the cellular telephone, but what is VOIP, how does it work and is it really that revolutionary?
VOIP is an acronym for Voice Over Internet...
VoIP Phone - The Pros And Cons
You've heard of the latest technological miracle and you're thinking of having a VoIP phone at your disposal. Great... but do you actually know what it is or are you just going with the flow? Either way, this article aims to help you with all the...
Why VoIP And VoIP Video Phones Are The Next Ipod
In the 1970's it was the cassette tape crushing the 8 track. In the 1980's it was the VHS VCR putting an end to the BETA VCR. In the 1990's DVD's started the beginning of the end for Video Tapes. And in the 2000's, mp3 players and the iPod...
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Introducing VoIP
Are you tired of the high fees you pay your telephone company?
VoIP, or Voice Over Internet Protocol, offers an inexpensive
alternative to traditional telephones. By using your broad band
internet connection, VoIP helps you save money, especially for
long distance calls.
As VoIP gets more popular, more companies are beginning to offer
this service to its customers. Some think that VoIP will replace
the traditional telephone system. To help you make the switch,
here is a list of VoIP service providers and some general
information about what they have to offer.
Verizon
VoiceWing - Their plans start at $19.95 a month for 500
calling minutes to the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
If you already have Verizon DSL, they offer a discount on their
unlimited plan ($29.95 instead of $34.95).
(https://www22.verizon.com/ForYourhome/voip/voiphome.aspx)
Comcast Di gital Voice - They have both national
and international calling options. If you use Comcast for any
other services, you are eligible for their discounted rates. If
you have Comcast Cable and High Speed
Internet, Digital Voice is
an extra $39.95.
(http://www.comcast.com/Benefits/VoiceBenefits.ashx)
Lingo - This seems to be one of the best services. They
offer your first month for free. Plans start at $19.95 for both
national and international calling. Their basic service starts
at $7.95 a month. (http://www.lingo.com) Vonage - Prices
start at $14.99 for their basic service and $24.99 for their
unlimited service. Long distance calling rates are listed on
their site, as they change depending on the country.
(http://www.vonage.com)
Earthlink - Even
Earthlink has begun offering VoIP service. TrueVoice offers home
internet phone for rates starting at $14.95 a month. If you also
use Earthlink for your DSL connection, yo u are eligible for
their package deal. Also check out Vling- a free software
download called Vling which allows you to talk with other Vling
users for free. (http://www.earthlink.net/voice/dslhomephone/)
About the author:
Mike Bell is the webmaster of http://www.VoIP-Journal.com, a
site devoted to providing users with VoIP news and information.
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| Voice over IP - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| Encyclopedia article with background information, technical details, and the advantages and disadvantages of VoIP. |
| en.wikipedia.org |
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| Voice-Over-Internet Protocol |
| An overview of VoIP from the Federal Communications Commission. With news, FAQs, factsheets, and findings. |
| www.fcc.gov |
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| voip-info.org - voip-info.org |
| A wiki that covers VoIP software, hardware, service providers, reviews, configurations, and standards. |
| www.voip-info.org |
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| Howstuffworks "How VoIP Works" |
| Voice over Internet Protocol lets you make free long-distance phone calls using your computer. It’s essentially a phone network that uses the Internet ... |
| www.howstuffworks.com |
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| VOIP.ORG.UK - The UK resource for IP telephony |
| UK resource with the emphasis on small businesses and home users. Includes news, reviews, and forums. |
| www.voip.org.uk |
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| Packet8: VoIP Internet Phone Service Provider and Voice Over IP ... |
| Packet8 offers VoIP Internet Phone Service and Voice Over IP Telephony phone systems. |
| www.packet8.net |
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| Voip |
| 1-800-TRY-VOIP; Voip.com: do more, pay less. Use a broadband connection and your voip.com adapter to make and receive calls using a regular phone. |
| www.voip.com |
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| Vonage - Leading the Internet Phone Revolution |
| Use your high-speed Internet connection to make all of your phone calls with Vonage digital phone service. Plans start at $14.99 per month. |
| www.vonage.com |
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| VoipBuster - The Free* Calls Company |
| Free* phone calls with the VoipBuster. Call your online friends for free as well as a special selection of popular international destinations. |
| www.voipbuster.com |
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| The VoIP Weblog |
| OK, VoIP customers, the $24.99 a month party is just about over. ... The issue definitely kept me from switching to a VoIP service for over a year because I ... |
| voip.weblogsinc.com |
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| IVR Platforms / IVR Hosting / IVR Development |
| Get to market quickly with our A to Z VoIP platforms and services >> ... Our IVR and VOIP hosting, turnkey platforms, and developer services - powered by ... |
| www.voxeo.com |
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| VoIP |
| Connecting a business to a VoIP network doesn’t require a big, expensive integration overhaul. Quintum’s VoIP access solutions are designed with “integrated ... |
| www.tmcnet.com |
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| VoIP - Internet Telephony |
| voip, Internet Telephony Magazine. ... Internet Telephony is the leading VoIP magazine in the world covering all topics VoIP. ... |
| www.tmcnet.com |
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| Convergence & VoIP - Network World |
| The Convergence & VoIP research center is your source for the latest convergence and VoIP news, analysis and research links from Network World. |
| www.networkworld.com |
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| VoIP News - Enterprise, Carrier, Small Business VoIP Information |
| VoIP news, trends, experts, product reviews. Carrier and enterprise-class voice over ip. |
| www.voip-news.com |
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| O'Reilly Network -- What Is VoIP |
| Ted Wallingford looks at why the VoIP technology, the key ingredient in Vonage, Skype, Cisco CallManager, and a host of other technology products, ... |
| www.oreillynet.com |
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| What is VoIP? - A Word Definition From the Webopedia Computer ... |
| This page describes the term VoIP and lists other pages on the Web where you can find additional information. |
| www.webopedia.com |
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| Access >> VoIP | CNET News.com |
| EarthLink expands VoIP service. Eight more cities will get access to Net phone service that requires no ... Verizon sues Vonage for VoIP patent infringement ... |
| news.com.com |
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| Pages tagged with "voip" on del.icio.us |
| All items tagged voip ??? view popular ... SunRocket Internet Phone Service · save this. by dbrogdon to VOIP ... saved by 18 other people ... 3 hours ago ... |
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| VoIP (Voice Over IP) Solutions - AudioCodes |
| VoIP, VoP Chip Processors and Voice over IP packets solutions developed by AudioCodes, leaders in the VoIP market for VoIP equipment and VoIP technology. |
| www.audiocodes.com |
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