By
now, the majority of homes and workplaces use Voice over Internet Protocol
(VoIP) systems, such as Skype.*These
connections are made via the Internet, rather than traditional phone lines. The
biggest advantage of VoIP is the cost. PC-to-PC phone calls can be made
anywhere in the world, at any time, for free. PC-to-phone connections usually
charge a fee, but are generally much cheaper than standard phone services with
conventional handsets.
Another
advantage is the portability. Phone calls can be made and received from any PC – provided there is a broadband
connection – simply by signing into a personal VoIP account. Phone-to-phone VoIP is also portable.
When you sign up with a VoIP servicer provider, the Internet phone or adaptor
that is used with that service is assigned a unique number. This 'phone number'
remains valid even if your VoIP service provider is located in England and you
are connected to the Internet in Australia. An Internet phone is small and
light enough to take with you anywhere. It can simply be plugged into any
broadband connection, anywhere in the world, and used to make and receive
calls, just as though you were in your own home or office.
There
are several other features that make VoIP attractive. Higher fidelity
(wideband) audio, video, call forwarding, call waiting, voicemail, caller ID
and multiple-way calling at no extra charge. Digital data such as pictures,
documents and other files can also be transmitted during calls.
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