VOIP Articles

Technology » VOIP | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 21st May 2007 @ 2:41 AM

Changing to phone systems VOIP from a conventional phone can seem like a daunting adventure that few would be willing to risk, but in reality it can be quite effortless. The changes involved with VOIP can be intricate and can greatly benefit the user, coming from VOIP vendor services like Vonage or Yahoo Messenger. VOIP services are changing the way the world is talking on the phone. Purchasing a new VOIP phone system requires the user to know the answers to quite a few questions about th... more...

Technology » VOIP | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 21st May 2007 @ 2:40 AM

VOIP refers to Voice over Internet Protocol and is the act of allowing voice conversations to turn to digital items so that they can be transmitted over a network such as the internet. There are many ways to look at the variety of issues around VOIP, most of which will not necessarily offer any clarity to consumers or readers that are not all that versed in technological issues or the internet. The truth is that VOIP can be very complicated and can represent a lot of terminology that many people... more...

Technology » VOIP | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 21st May 2007 @ 2:39 AM

Internet, phone service VOIP, cell phones and two-way talking televisions are fast taking over our culture. It is for this reason that we need to become educated about these aspects so that we can properly combat the aspects of these issues that are to come. We must warn others, too, so that they will be ready when the time comes to actually learn how to use some of this great stuff. Take the VOIP services, for example. Who wouldn't want to make a phone call over the internet? more...

Technology » VOIP | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 21st May 2007 @ 2:39 AM

The magical VOIP phone can be a novel and stimulating skill for many people, but for others it can be a menacing and baffling undertaking. A VOIP phone might present an arrangement of challenges and issues that you may not be ready to face without learning a whole lot more about what is involved with Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP). There are easy ways to learn about this VOIP phone system technology, however. You can check out some information on the internet, for example, or talk t... more...

Technology » VOIP | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 21st May 2007 @ 2:39 AM

IP stands for "internet protocol" and references a data protocol that is used for communication across a network. A protocol, then, is a standard that governs the connection of that contact between two points on a network. Protocol also references a set of guidelines or rules that govern the aspects of the communication across the network. IP, then, is what is known as a network layer protocol and is housed and governed in a data linkage known as Ethernet. Ethernet refers to what ... more...

Technology » VOIP | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 21st May 2007 @ 2:38 AM

People interested in hosted VOIP services look from a variety of perspectives. It all depends on what the focal point is of the service as to what service is selected, of course, and there are many people that believe hosted VOIP service is an incredible thing that can do no wrong. Others, however, determine hosted VOIP service to be utterly useless and unnecessary, creating a considerable divide in the opinions of people on this service. Without information, however, there really is no ... more...

Technology » VOIP | By Sydney Johnson @ Wednesday, 4th April 2007 @ 8:53 PM

VOIP telephone services and IP telephony are fast-becoming leaders in global communications processes. Many large companies are using VOIP telephone systems to lock down international customers and to open international product discussions without any extra long-distance cost. Many VOIP telephone personal users are finding the ability to get in touch with their family comes a lot easier over VOIP telephony and are starting to learn more about family that they had in distant lands. The world is i... more...

Technology » VOIP | By Michael Talbert @ Thursday, 22nd March 2007 @ 10:49 PM

On March 1, 2007, the FCC ruled in favor of a petition brought by Time Warner Communications, stating that local exchanges cannot deny access to wholesale telecommunication carriers (TWC) to provide services and exchange traffic, including voice over Internet protocol (VoIP). The decision overturned rulings in South Carolina and Nebraska that allowed local rural exchanges to deny access to wholesale carriers, arguing that the wholesale providers were not true telecommunications providers,... more...

Technology » VOIP | By Mike Singh @ Tuesday, 20th March 2007 @ 4:52 AM

Just like regular phone service providers, VoIP companies offer a wide variety of plans and options. Making VoIP phone comparisons can be confusing unless you understand what your specific needs are. Make a list of what you want your VoIP service to be able to do for you, then research and find a company that provides that service and a price that meets your budget. Below is a breakdown of some VoIP phone service comparisons: Vonage Three of the popular programs available:<... more...

Technology » VOIP | By Mike Singh @ Tuesday, 20th March 2007 @ 4:47 AM

Broadband video phones are the next level of communication using the internet rather than traditional phone lines and services. The broadband video phone will allow users to talk, send and received real time video. This technology uses a regular high-speed internet connection to send up to thirty frames per second. Most also include a full duplex speakerphone for the audio component. Motorola Motorola and WorldGate are working together to market a broadband video phone that works v... more...

Technology » VOIP | By Marc Ilgen @ Tuesday, 20th March 2007 @ 4:20 AM

Anyone who is old enough to remember making long distance phone calls 30 years ago would also agree that telephone communication has changed considerably over the past three decades. Certainly the introduction and mass adoption of the cellphone has changed voice communication immeasurably. But there is a new revolution going on in landline communication as well. The latest technology is called Voice Over Internet Protocol, or VoIP for short. It is also known as Internet Telephony, a name that is... more...

Technology » VOIP | By Mike Singh @ Tuesday, 20th March 2007 @ 4:08 AM

Most VoIP companies sell all the hardware needed to set up and begin using a VoIP service from a home computer. In the event that you are buying separate components for setting up a home VoIP service there is some installation to be done and a minimum amount of VoIP hardware needed. The Basics Depending on the service you are using there may be some small differences, but most hardware will be more similar than different. * Router and/or phone adapter - This component is the... more...

Technology » VOIP | By Mike Singh @ Tuesday, 20th March 2007 @ 3:49 AM

VoIp, or Voice over Internet Protocol is a communication service that allows phone communication over your internet connection using ISP technology. It is used in small and large business as well as on personal computers at home. Since it is a relatively new technology attending a VOIP training seminar will help you navigate the technical jargon and buzzwords. Depending on your location there may be several companies and institutes offering VoIP training. There are some companies that off... more...

Technology » VOIP | By Mike Singh @ Friday, 9th March 2007 @ 4:44 PM

Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP services have become increasingly popular in the last few years. In case you aren't aware of VoIP, these services include full communication such as phone calls, videoconferencing and telephony services all of which can be completed over a high-speed internet connection. Most VoIp companies are worldwide as the only physical connection that you need to them is your high-speed internet connection. All contact and communication is competed online or by ... more...

Technology » VOIP | By Michael Talbert @ Tuesday, 6th March 2007 @ 5:59 PM

In a recent report issued by CompTIA, the Computer Technology Industry Association, 50% of small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) had very little trust in the security offered by VoIP vendors, or for that matter, voice over IP security in general. It is true, having your voice and data running on the same infrastructure leaves your telecommunications particularly vulnerable to all the security threats inherent in an IP network. Viruses, Trojan Horses, and worms can all wreak havoc on a... more...

Technology » VOIP | By Michael Talbert @ Tuesday, 6th March 2007 @ 4:43 PM

The convergence of data and voice networks in the business environment takes on a new twist with the emergence of wireless networking. The freedom of mobility offered to users in a wireless LAN has proven to provide a noticeable boost in productivity, efficiency, and. employee morale. No longer is the work force tied to their desk when on the job. Workers can access company files and receive important communications from anywhere on the company campus that's in range of a wireless access po... more...

Technology » VOIP | By Ryan Arsendatama @ Wednesday, 21st February 2007 @ 9:55 AM

VOIP offers so many benefits, primary of which is tremendous savings in the monthly phone bills. But the question that many ask is will people end up using VOIP instead of cell phones? While nobody can deny that cell phones are indeed extremely useful as is proved by the near total market penetration of the cell phone industry, yet VOIP mobiles can indeed cut telephone costs immensely. Many people get portability with their VOIP service as they may fix their adaptor in anyplace that has a... more...

Technology » VOIP | By Chris Marshall @ Sunday, 18th February 2007 @ 3:21 AM

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) allows you to make basic communications functions, such as voice calls, voice messaging and facsimile over the internet instead of the traditional telephone network. You can use your existing broadband internet connection so there is no need for a second line to be installed. You simply sign up to a VoIP service provider who will charge you a subscription charge, and/or your call charges. When you sign up to a VoIP provider you are given a VoIP number ... more...

Technology » VOIP | By Michael Talbert @ Thursday, 15th February 2007 @ 6:48 PM

The advent of wireless broadband has put a new twist on peoples mobility and communications. Wireless broadband connections can take many different forms. From an extension of conventional wired networks in your home or office, to wireless coverage of entire metropolitan areas, to the proliferation of WiFi hotspots all over the world, the Internet truly makes the world a global place. Wireless Broadband and IP Telephony Companies like Clearwire and Mobilepro Corp are connecting co... more...

Technology » VOIP | By Ryan Arsendatama @ Tuesday, 13th February 2007 @ 9:57 PM

It is a fact that all VOIP services work out much cheaper than traditional phone line connections. Many people wonder how then to choose cheap VOIP providers. Customers are happy as VOIP services have reduced their monthly phone bill by almost 50% and voice clarity has improved significantly with less complaints of calls fading out or getting disconnected. Service providers are today providing refined service. Many people want to save more by opting for a reliable, trustworthy VOIP provid... more...