VoIP is the technology used behind combining Instant Messaging and voice. Many companies are now incorporating free VoIP with their Instant Messaging programs. All that is required is that both parties (or more than two) are using the same program. For instance, the new Yahoo Messenger (actually called Yahoo Messenger with Voice) will let you call your buddies. (more…)

Today, all major phone service providers are incorporating voice-over-Internet-protocol technology into their networks. (more…)

Internet phone service or voice over Internet protocol is likely to rise to prominence in the United States because of its lower cost and major changes in the telecom universe. (more…)

The promise of VoIP for businesses is two-fold:

(1) Efficient convergence of voice and data communications with a unified system platform in which data transmissions, email and voicemail are easily electronically stored under one system; and (more…)

First you will need to have an upgraded computer that is compatible with VoIP software. When you are comparing and choosing service providers, take special note to see if they run their programs on Windows, Linux, or MAC OS. I highly recommend skype (more…)

VoIP quality and reliability problems have largely been overcome, but security remains a real issue. As the Internet has shown, a flexible, open, digital communications platform attracts parasites. (more…)

I am sure you have heard the adage, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch”. Well, obviously the person famous for that saying hadn’t yet heard of VoIP. VoIP is Voice over Internet Protocol- or in simple terms, the ability to transmit voice over the Internet. (more…)

VoIP is becoming increasingly available through cable, DSL providers and pure-plays. However, regulation and policy towards VoIP is lagging. In the US case this is exacerbated by the struggle for authority between the federal centre and the states. (more…)

VoIP technology is more efficient by combining data and voice transmissions into one system that is connected to the Internet. VoIP service is currently free from most, if not all, state and federal taxes and tariffs that are typically imposed on POTS (plain old telephone service) providers. (more…)

Initially, VoIP’s biggest benefit was eliminating long distance charges and, in most cases, that advantage did not justify the expense of implementing it. But within last few years, many other applications have emerged, making VoIP much more practical. Similar to PDAs incorporating cell phones, the same concept is evolving with, a laptop and an individual’s desk phone.” (more…)