Residential VoIP - Digital Phone Service

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What is Residential VoIP?

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) involves using your Internet connection to place and receive calls. The growth of high speed internet has made this technology available with a low monthly flat rate for residential consumers to call both local and long distance. It usually includes advanced features of traditional phones, such as caller ID, voicemail, callwaiting, etc. VoIP is also known as digital phone service and Internet phone service.

Residential VoIP Buying Guide

There are so many residential VoIP providers in the market, but what would be the best choice for you? How do you know whether or not you are getting what you paid for? We encourage you to perform thorough research before deciding on a provider. Below are a few tips to help you in your decisions.

• Have in mind an idea what features you need..
• Visit the provider's website and research their plans and services which fit your needs.
• Find out whether or not the provider includes taxes, 911 service charges, and/or regulatory charges in their monthly fees.
• Find out if the necessary equipment will be provided for you.

What can a VoIP phone do that a landline phone cannot?

A VoIP or broadband phone service can help you save up to 90% of your monthly phone bill. VoIP providers offer many features which are covered in the monthly fee, such as voicemail, caller ID, three-way calling, and call waiting. Many providers offer unlimited long-distance with their plans, which saves customers the trouble of having to purchase long-distance phone cards. Furthermore, most providers offer unlimited calling to other subscribers of the same service, allowing you to talk to those users for as long as you wish at no additional cost, regardless of the type of plan you purchase. VoIP service, (also known as Internet phone service) is best suited for you if you can relate to any of the following comments:

• "I have a high speed internet connection and would like to lower my phone bills."
• "I make expensive long-distance or international calls and would like to reduce those costs."
• "I run a small business and phone bills make significant part of my overhead."
• "I like the convenience of taking my number with me as I travel anywhere in the world."
• "I'd like to utilize attractive features such as conference calling, choice of any area code, voice mail, caller ID, call waiting, etc."
• "I'm frustrated with excessive taxes and long-distance company monopolies."
• "I live outside the U.S. but I need a local NYC number for my business."