Switch to VoIP

For nearly a decade of technical types greedy companies are legally pirated trunk using software peer-to-peer that enable voice calls over IP via a modem. The voice quality on these Internet phones has been ridiculously bad. Now, thanks to dedicated hardware processing and increased support for protocols such as SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), VoIP can be smooth as a session that uses the regular telephone network, greatly increasing its appeal.

Most providers of VoIP software , with the notable exception of Skype, SIP uses the equipment, so you can choose your own combination in many cases. Connecting a VoIP converter

is easy if you already have a broadband connection and a router network. Simply plug your phone into the converter, then the box to your router. The extension phones are supported on a normal telephone wiring.

Local telephone companies are also threatened by almost VoIP operators such as toll, and many now offer their own VoIP services to compete with the upstarts. Verizon has a residential VoIP service, and SBC, BellSouth and Qwest have all VoIP services aimed at corporate customers. They join dozens of other providers that already offer high-end VoIP services to enterprise customers.

Firms are particularly interested in the affordability of VoIP, its flexibility and ability to upgrade software. They also like its potential for tight integration with email services and Web services for applications such as call centers, video conferencing, web pages and click-to-talk. Many of these features go to consumer customers. In addition, most videoconferencing equipment using the same protocol SIP is used by VoIP and video telephony affordable options are available from Packet8, Motorola (Ojo), and others.