How to Choose a VOIP Provider

Technology has revolutionized communications and the way we live. VoIP has fast attained no 1 status in phone systems and both homes and businesses are choosing VoIP systems over traditional telephony.

AOL Playing Catch-Up with Skype

AOL said earlier this week they will open up their VoIP platform for 3rd party development. I guess Skype and its parent company eBay is making louder footsteps then AOL anticipated.

Using VOIP to Cut Down Your Phone Bills

Are we seeing a day in the future when no one pays a phone bill as such? Moving on from the days of internet voice chat having to be poorer quality than a phone line, we now have Voice Over the Internet connections which are cutting down the cost of millions of phone calls.

How To Choose A Long Distance Calling Solution

In the present telecommunication industry there are many ways of making long distance and international calls. So, which one to choose?

Skype For Business Analysis Compared to Skype2PBX

If you follow computing issues, you may have noticed the debate that's been going on concerning whether Skype is safe for enterprise use. Our contribution is that, since the Skype technology may actually introduce a number of security vulnerabilities, it should be allowed on any corporate network by finding reasonable ways to reduce potential risks.

Tips On How To Easily And Correctly Make A VoIP Call Using A Soft Phone (Part 1)

There are a couple of different ways you can make VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) calls. You can use a software package (or 'Soft Phone') which then allows you to connect to landline phones or other computers, or you can use your existing telephone equipment though a VoIP service provider.

Unique Ways To Buy Wholesale Prepaid Phone Cards Online From Distributors

There is a large revenue opportunity to sell prepaid phone cards online, if you can provide unique value. Learn several ways to think differently about finding and buying prepaid phone cards from calling card distributors. Learn what to look for in partnering with a phone card provider that's truly motivated in helping your calling card business grow.

Just What Is SIP And SS7.... And How Do They Work With VoIP?

Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and Signaling System 7 (SS7) are the common protocols used for transmitting voice across networks. Just how they work with VoIP....or not....opens the door for both concerns and opportunity.

How To Use The Internet To Make All Of Your Phone Calls

There are different ways to make phone calls or have live conversations with someone on the Internet. There are web sites that are set up like a regular phone service with all the same amenities.

VoIP Rates, Benefits - What If You Travel? I Have Great News For You

Many business people use their cell phone overseas when they are on business. This tends to add up to very high phone bills. My uncle, for instance, has had a bill as high as $4,000 from a 2 week trip to China because he was constantly taking and making calls on his cell phone. (Yes, international roaming is a killer).

VOIP Calling: Crucial Issues Regarding Security

There are a number of security issues associated with VoIP. Eavesdropping is a concern with both PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and VoIP calls, but there are also other concerns that are unique to VoIP technology.Since VoIP data is travelling through the Internet the same as any other kind of data, it is vulnerable to the same kind of attacks. There are many software tools available to hackers who wish to retrieve information that is being transmitted over the Internet, and these tools are just as effective with voice data as with any other kind of data.

How Can VoIP Benefit Home Users

Home users can use their regular telephone handsets and PSTN connections for VoIP after installing a device known as ATA (analog telephone adaptor) that converts the analog signals of PSTN phones into the digital signals required for internet based VoIP.

Online VoIP Services Fun

This artical covers some of the fun things you can do with web based VoIP providers.