Sep 10, 2011 | All About VoIP
VOIP is certainly one of the twenty-first-century technologies that helped change the way people communicate. Gone are the days when one has to rely on phones and pay hefty fees for long-distance calls. In fact, VOIP has made talking so easy and convenient it caused the loss of thousands of subscribers of regular phone companies. In 2008, firms such as Verizon, AT&T, and Qwest, let go of close to twenty million consumers, while VOIP providers experienced a boost of around 14 million. It also caused the popularity of companies such as TimeWarner, Comcast, and Cablevision.
How it works?
Usually, when one speaks of cable, he immediately thinks about television. Cable is a type of setup where signals are delivered through cable wires. Televisions are able to provide you with plenty of channels because there’s a “lot of room” in every cable network. Each television signal may be allocated with around 6 megahertz, but coaxial cables can deliver hundreds of megahertz signals.
The “extra space” also allows these cable companies to offer more than just TV channels to their customers. They are able to include cable Internet and later on VOIP to their bundles. Because of the very high bandwidth, connection isn’t only fast, but the quality of audio in VOIP is considered to be top-notch. With the use of cables, VOIP users no longer have to open their computer and connect their network to the Internet. The setup includes a modem with ports you can directly attach to your telephone. Therefore, It is considered as one of the best VoIP system in the world.
Sep 9, 2011 | All About VoIP
Just because it’s there doesn’t really mean you should have one. This is the classic case of VOIP. A lot of people end up getting it without really knowing if they’re ready for it. Both money and time are completely wasted.
You may be ready for a VOIP if . . .
You already have the infrastructure needed.
VOIP can be provided in different ways. You have cable, Internet, and mobile, among others. Depending on which one you prefer, you should already have the requirements needed to run VOIP. For example, if you’re planning on a cable connection, it makes sense if there’s already a telephone line ready. You can simply connect the cable modem to your phone. Your Internet connection should be very fast to increase the audio quality.
You know what to do with it.
Though there are personal consumers for VOIP, a huge majority are actually small business owners. They are the ones who tend to benefit on the platform the most, because of low installation, operations, and maintenance costs; very wide reach; and ease of use. If you have no intention of calling international numbers often, you’re not running a business, and your mobile charges are cheap, you may want to reconsider not getting a VOIP service.
You have found the best VOIP provider.
We can take the entire day talking about how to find the best VOIP provider. The bottom line is it’s the company that offers you the best value for your money, as well as exceptional customer service.
Sep 9, 2011 | All About VoIP
There’s cable VOIP, Internet VOIP—and mobile VOIP? Indeed, VOIP has managed to stay despite the threats of traditional communications companies simply because it has learned to evolve and expand its target market.Mobile VOIP, however, is relatively new. Thus, consumers and even mobile business owners are not able to use or make the most out of it. To make sure that you don’t miss out on this remarkable technology, here’s a little discussion about mobile VOIP:
What is it?
Mobile VOIP is not really different from cable or Internet VOIP, as far as principles go. The only difference is the platform used. Since mobility is the keyword, you utilize your own mobile phone and tablet PC. Instead of having your calls transmitted via typical cellular services, they are placed in a voice network via a third-party VOIP mobile provider.
Benefits
One of the biggest advantages of mobile VOIP is its generally cheap costs. Skype, for example, offers an Unlimited World plan, which lets you call international numbers of over 40 countries for only $13 a month. Truphone, though works only with Nokia handsets, doesn’t charge you for incoming calls and bills outgoing calls on very low per-minute rates. You can also take advantage of other features, such as voicemail redirection and call forwarding or routing.
Limitations
Yes, one of these is that you cannot take maximize it without any Internet connection. You may also feel limited by your own phone. Old models usually are not capable of connecting to the Internet.
Sep 9, 2011 | All About VoIP
Introduction:
With the way things are going with regards to VOIP, it’s no longer a question whether you should use it or not. It’s a matter of deciding which setup is better: have it outsourced or in-house? There are definitely pros and cons to each choice, but for now, we’re going to talk about outsourcing. As its name suggests, VOIP outsourcing means letting somebody else manage the system. Not all providers can do everything for you, though. Some can only take care of your PBX, while others offer complete outsourcing. As a small business owner, it’s something you should seriously consider about.
Merits:
One of the plusses of outsourced VOIP is you have more time for other important tasks, such as harnessing your marketing strategies or looking for potential business partners. With outsourcing, you don’t have to set up and maintain the network; you simply need to pay for the services. You can also be very flexible with your bundle, allowing you to choose one that truly meets your needs as well as your budget. Moreover, there’s no need to spend for your own infrastructure and backup system.
Demerits:
The lack of complete control, however, may cause a high level of apprehension among new VOIP users. Micromanagers may find outsourcing VOIP a huge hassle or headache. There’s also the issue of having too many clients competing for their attention and customer support.
Conclusion:
Outsourcing VOIP is both a management and financial decision. No matter how affordable it sounds, be sure you can seriously contemplate about it, compare packages, and study religiously its pros and cons.
Aug 29, 2011 | All About VoIP
By now, we already know that VoIP is one of the leading methods of communication, with more than 20 million subscribers in the U.S. alone. Moreover, it can be provided by means of cable, telephone, or Internet, among others.
However, VoIP applications in social networking websites are unheard of—until now.
Perhaps you can blame it on the over-competitiveness of Facebook. When Google Plus was released, it allowed its users to video chat even in groups. As a way of luring more subscribers and holding on to those who are planning to jump ship, Facebook announced the integration of Skype in the social networking website.
Though the setup is good for everyone, it’s more ideal for businesses owners who may already be running their own fan pages in Facebook, as they can immediately get in touch with potential customers.
How to Use It
Before you can start calling your Facebook friends through Skype, you have to download and install the VoIP service first. Make sure that the version is at least 5.0. Once you have successfully installed it, create an account and login using your username and password.
In your Skype’s main window, you will be asked to use Facebook Connect, which is the standard tool to connect to Facebook from any third-party website such as Meetup.com. In just a few minutes, both accounts are meshed together, and you can see your Facebook friends right at Skype.
You can’t call all of your Facebook friends. One of the basic requirements is they’re Skype users. If not, they have declared their mobile numbers in their Facebook profile. Moreover, for you to send text messages you have to purchase Skype credits
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