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What Is VOIP and Why Does It Matter?  by: Pete Binder One of the latest services available online is called Voice Over IP, or VoIP. Its also sometimes called internet telephony or broadband phone service. VoIP lets users make phone calls using the Internet instead of the regular telephone network. With VoIP service, users can make calls using their computer or, by adding a special adaptor, using a regular phone. As VoIP services continue to improve, they're even being used by large companies to replace their traditional internal phone systems. How do you use VoIP? First you need a broadband connection to the Internet. A cable or DSL connection will do just fine. Then you need a VoIP service provider. VoipProvidersList.com lists thousands of VoIP providers serving over 100 countries, and could be a good place to start. You may want to simply connect a headset to your computer, or you may choose to use a telephone handset with a USB connection to your computer. You may even decide to buy an adaptor for your existing telephone, or a special VOIP phone that can provide many advanced features. However you choose to make your calls, the most significant difference between VoIP and regular telephone calls is the price. With many services, VoIP, you can call anywhere in the country for free, and even international calls may cost only a few cents per minute. About The Author Pete Binder is a HUGE fan of all things VOIP, the Webmaster of http://tuxvoip.com and the author of this article. For more on this important topic, please visit http://www.tuxvoip.com. This article was posted on April 13, 2005 Read More Articles from the "Computers and Internet" Category: How To Identify Your Own Style Of Writing by Eugenia Bivines Spam: The Tasteless Internet Meat of Criminals by M6.net The MOve to e New Anti-Virus Model by Tim Klemmer Tops In Toolbars? by Jakob Jelling Passing The CCNA and CCNP Exams: Setup Mode by Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933 Fixing Quicken Loan Calculation Errors by Stephen L. Nelson, CPA Microsoft Great Plains Installation – overview for IT Director/Controller by Andrew Karasev Simple Way To Handle Different Merchants' Accounts As Easily As Different Mailboxes by Egidijus Andreika Stop Computer-killing Dust in its Tracks by Erik Keranen Linspire Vs. Windows. Are you looking to get away from Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Products? by Lorne Deeks << Back to "Computers And Internet" Index

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