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Getting Started with a VoIP Service

H Conklin

VoIP is a great new technology that is bound to replace traditional phone services. Unlike traditional telephone service, VoIP phone services route phone calls over the Internet. Using a public network like the Internet significantly reduces the cost of phone service.

Anybody with a high-speed Internet connection is eligible for VoIP phone service. The first step in utilizing VoIP phone service is selecting a VoIP service provider. This can be a daunting task because the VoIP field has become crowded. Unlike traditional phone services, VoIP is made up of many smaller companies rather than a handful of large companies. Once this step is out of the way, everything else is easy.

Once you choose a VoIP service provider, you will receive a VoIP gateway or analog telephone adapter in the mail. Once you have this device, all you need to do is plug it into your existing network. The next step to take is plugging a phone into the adapter. After the phone is plugged in, you can simply pick it up and begin making phone calls like you always have. The whole process usually takes between 5 and 10 minutes.

If you are looking to lower your costs, you should definitely consider going with a VoIP phone. Along with saving money, you will also gain many features that typical phone companies do not include in their packages. These features include call waiting, call forwarding, call rejection, virtual numbers, voicemail, and call handling profiles. All of these features are typically included in VoIP plans. Generally, VoIP service with all the features mentioned above will cost as little as $24.95 per month.

About the author:
Article written by H Conklin of www.voip-resource.com. Your source for finding Vo IP service providers, news, and articles about VoIP services.


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