VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) came in 1995. I remember using soon after. The app I used would connect randomly with strangers around the world. Although the quality was terrible since I've used it on a dial-up connection, it was like a modern amateur radio. The conversations were short and were not much, but I was talking to people on the other side of the world for free!
VOIP has come a long way in the last 20 years. Today, many people use applications such as Skype or Facetime to communicate using VoIP, but it is not related to only applications more. VOIP can be used instead of a fixed phone, while making use of a standard telephone. Companies have begun to adopt VOIP as it can be a less expensive option for long distance calls and offers many more features than standard telephone lines.
Many people these days are even cancel their landline service and stick with only a cell phone. If you have been contemplating this decision, consider some of the VOIP functionality accounts offer:
(all suppliers not offer all these features and some extra cost suppliers for some features.)
- telemarketer blocking - Today, we do not call lists, but it seems that we still get calls constantly telemarketer. Many VoIP providers offer the blocking telemarketer you can blacklist these calls
- The multiple phone numbers -. Do you have an old friend or family member who has no cell phone and long distance to call you? You can add a virtual phone number to your account that is local to them so they can call you for free
- Call Forwarding -. You can transfer your home phone number on your cell phone. You can also ring your home first and if there is no response, it will try your cell phone before going to voicemail
- Simultaneous Ring - . Instead of simply transfer your phone number to your cell phone, you can have the ring at the same time
- Keep your existing number -. Many issues can be brought to the VOIP provider so you might be able to keep the landline phone number you already have
- voicemail management -. . you can view voice mail messages online, have them e-mailed to you, or have a notification sent through a text message
- distinctive ring -. Like a cell phone, you can have your home phone VOIP enabled to use different ringtones for different people
- Caller ID - With a compatible phone VOIP, you can see the number that called you
- call logs -. VOIP providers keep records of all calls, much like your cell phone. Normally you can connect to a website and view your call records
- Manage online features - .. Many features can be controlled by logging on the website suppliers
VOIP is not without its drawbacks. For example, if you lose power or Internet service, you also lose your telephone service. And VOIP phone numbers are associated with an IP address instead of a real location that makes it difficult for 911 operators to locate the caller. Yet many people find that the rich set of features make it worthwhile to replace the fixed phone with a VOIP account. Have you made the switch? If so, please share your experience in the comments below.
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