VOIP

Would you be interested in learning more about a technology that can reduce monthly telecommunication expenses? This new technique is known as VOiP. It is an acronym for Voice Over Internet Protocol, which is phone service over the internet. VOiP is quickly replacing the analog technology that was used for decades. VOiP converts the human voice or television signal into a binary code of 1’s and 0’s, then transfers it to a phone, modem or TV. These digital signals are capable of changing or correcting errors in the transmission. This results in clearer conversations and television pictures. Many customers use this practical method of communication every day, without realizing it. How can you take advantage of this technology and begin saving money?

Most people are familiar with Yahoo messenger; but you may not realize you can make low cost calls directly through Yahoo messenger, as long as your account is credited with voice minutes. GtalktoVOiP provides inexpensive VOiP facilities, within your messenger. No special software is required. This works with Google Talk, MSN, ICO, AOL and Yahoo messengers

A Soft Phone is a computer program that enables users to make phone calls over the internet. Its software is similar to instant messaging, but it is specialized for VOiP communications. It has the capability to connect to a VOiP provider to make regular phone calls. Some Soft Phones that utilize standard protocols like SIP and H323 are Counterpath, Xlite and YATE (Yet Another Telephone Provider). Skype and others use proprietary protocols.

IP Phones connect directly to the VOiP service provider. They look like regular phones, but they have a built-in ATA Advanced Technology Attachment) that allows it to communicate with digital networks. There are wired and wireless varieties, to suit every taste. Wireless varieties use WIFI networks, which are different than PC- based IP Phones, because they do not require a computer to make the call. The top IP Phones are Linksys, D-link, Cisco and Grandstream.

Regular phones and mobile devices can be used to make VOiP calls. VOiP providers supply access numbers to use their service. Customers make calls by dialing their access number; sometimes they may need a pin number, then they dial the number they want to be connected. Tpad, Airtel and SMSdiscount are the most prominent providers.

There are so many low-cost options that are easy to use. Now everyone can take advantage of this new technology.