Internet Phone Service

Voice over internet protocol (VOIP) telephony is one of the hottest fields of current information technology. By enabling users to leverage their existing broadband connection to make and receive cheap phone calls, VOIP has become a real money saver for both residential and business customers alike.  Not surprisingly, the success of the technology has lead to a glut of new VOIP providers, all competing for customers.  This situation works in the buyer's favor as companies, in the face of competitive pressures, are forced to reduce prices and/or provide superior features than their competitors.  Consumers looking for a broadband phone provider should go online and read reviews of the top providers, as well as compare prices and features.  A little research into finding the best provider can go a long way in terms of satisfaction and money savings.

Undoubtedly, the most famous broadband phone provider is Vonage.  With their massive and effective marketing blitz, many consumers mistakenly believe that Vonage is the only residential VOIP provider.  Vonage is considered by many industry watchers to be a "middle of the road" service in that it has a moderate feature set and a moderate price point.  However, the relative ease of use of the service, as well as the friendly and efficient customer support staff, make Vonage a nice choice for those who are venturing into IP telephony for the first time.

For the more tech savvy consumers who are looking for the ultimate in price reduction and do not require some of the frills that come with over voice over IP services, there are bare-bones PC based communication options such as Skype, relative newcomer Google Talk, and SIP.  Google Talk and Skype are services which allow users to make PC to PC calls directly over the internet.  This is commonly done using a headset or computer microphone and speakers, but it is also possible to purchase an adapter that allows users to user their existing cordless and corded phones.  SIP is actually a communications protocol (it stands for Session Initiation Protocol) rather than a service, and it is possible to use SIP enabled devices to communicate PC to PC for free.  Using SIP directly requires more work and technical knowledge than the other message, but the cost savings along with the "cool factor" of using the protocol directly are draws for some users.

When searching for a broadband phone provider, it is important to prioritize your needs in terms of prices and features.  Reading an internet review is a great way to narrow down the choices.

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