The Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a means of using part of your Internet connection to speak to someone else just as you would on the telephone. Although early attempts at Internet voice communication suffered from lagging connections and poor sound quality, the latest VoIP systems offer much more impressive results. Features VoIP gives users control over features, such as call waiting, forwarding and voicemail, letting them turn each feature on and off and tweak the settings according to their needs. You can turn call waiting on when you expect an important call, but turn it off so youre not interrupted when you call mom on her birthday. You can forward business calls to a home phone for the weekend or send them to your cell when you are on a business trip. All of these features give users more flexibility in their communication and open the door for more innovation as wireless cell phone technology evolves. Low Cost Since the phone calls are made over the Internet, the base price for VoIP is often less than that of traditional phone lines. A local call will cost the same as one made across the country, saving even more money. And while businesses still pay a monthly service fee, the IT department can often run the system because it is computer-related, saving the cost of paying an external company an additional monthly maintenance charge. Another impact of the low cost is that people can make long-distance calls, which would be cost-prohibitive on other technology. People are also be more able to work from remote locations and keep in touch with relatives who live in other countries.
Posted on: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 09:51:20 +0000
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