What is VOIP?

Voice Over IP (VoIP) is a technology that allows voice traffic (for example, telephone calls and faxes) to be transmitted over an IP network, such as the public internet. Using VoIP and, usually, a broadband internet connection (cable modem or DSL), it is possible to use a broad range of equipment to make telephone calls over the net. An intermediary (either hardware or software) is needed to translate back and forth between an analog stream (ie: your voice) and the digital packets which are transmitted over a network. Recent advances allow for VoIP to connect directly to the basic PSTN telephone system so that internet calls can be made to any phone number in the world.

VOIP's goal is to give its users the freedom to make a Local or Long Distance phone call whenever they want without the 'gloom and doom' of its effect on their wallet.

VOIP is quickly developing to be the Global solution for all your telecommunications needs. VOIP utilizes your current analog phone with an adapter that plugs into your high-speed Internet connection modem. Calls are then placed and received just as they have normally been, the only difference is the phone company is no longer going to be sending you a Local or Long Distance phone bill.