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VoIP Broadband Phone - Uses, Benefits and Precautions

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2007-03-31 09:19:57     
Article by Kwan Lo

VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. It is a technology that uses broadband connection to make and receive voice calls. Therefore, VoIP phone is also known as broadband phone. VoIP technology converts your voice into digital signal and transmits it over the internet. The signal is converted back to voice before it reaches the destination.

You can use broadband phone as your primary phone to replace the analog phone line or use it as a second phone at home. Since the voice signal is transmitted over the internet and is considered as data service, VoIP phone service is exempted from long distance fees paid by local phone companies. This means that VoIP service can offer a very attractive rate for long distance and international calls. VoIP broadband phone service also comes with additional service such as caller ID, call waiting, call forwarding, conference call, etc. But unlike analog phone companies, broadband phone providers often offer these services for free.

Some VoIP broadband phone providers allow you to choose a virtual phone number. The virtual number can have a country code or area code different from where you live. If you select a virtual number for a region where most of your family, friends or customers reside, they will only be charged for local calls when they call your virtual number.

The main benefit of VoIP phone service is obviously the cost. A VoIP phone line is not only cheaper than an analog phone line, it gives you additional savings to make and receive long distance and international calls. The package of free features (call waiting, call forwarding, caller ID) provided by many broadband phone companies is an additional bonus. If you use a virtual phone number, you can even help your family, friends and customers to save on long distance calls when they call you from other areas or countries.

Certain precautions should be taken when using broadband phone service. VoIP phone relies on broadband internet to transmit the digital signal. If your internet connection is of poor quality, it will also affect the quality of phone calls. In addition, VoIP phone service does not work when there is power outage or when your internet connection is down. The 9-1-1 service provided by VoIP service is also slightly different from traditional phone line because it is not associated with a fixed address. In case of emergency, the 9-1-1 service centre may not be able to determine your location based on your phone number. It is the user's responsibility to update their current address with the VoIP phone provider to make sure that emergency help can be dispatched to your location promptly.

In summary, VoIP broadband phone provides great savings and many benefits over traditional phone lines when making long distance calls. However, if it is used as the primary phone, certain precautions should be taken. It is a good idea to install a backup power supply or get a cellular phone as a backup. VoIP phone also requires high quality broadband connection. Customers are advised to read more about how this technology works, its benefits and limitations when they choose a broadband phone provider.

Kwan H Lo owns an online site providing information on internet and broadband phone service, and recommendations on the best ISP - broadband phone providers.

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