Internet phone is becoming popular day by day due to variety of reasons. VoIP is very popular for client communication and being used by most of web application development companies and BPO service providers. Here I have shared important tips for using internet phone VoIP service effectively for quality communication.
#1 – Technical Requirements
For VoIP, a fast Internet access via DSL or cable is needed. Slow Internet connections at Mbit/s are not supported by all providers, also the voice quality suffers.
A convenient Internet access for a monthly flat fee (flat rate) is advisable. Whoever calls on the PC should, if possible have a headset with microphone.
#2 – The old phone use
When upgrading to Internet telephony, hardly any new equipment is needed for a VoIP adapter. Landline and cordless phones and phone systems can be used.
In the simplest case, the VoIP adapter is integrated into the Internet modem. Such access boxes are offered by many telephone and Internet provider when signing a term contract.
#3 – Select VoIP provider and Compare Rates
Additionally, customers need a supplier for VoIP calls. The VoIP provider, he may or may not be identical to the ISP. It is a choice between flat rate for calls to landline and tariffs that are charged by the minute.
Which model is best depends on one’s own behavior when calling. The comparison should be made as to what cost calls to mobiles and abroad.
#4 – Free phone calls via Instant Messenger
Completely free of charge via the Internet instant message services (eg Skype, ICQ, Windows Live Messenger, Messenger Mac).
For such free telephone calls, both parties should be there in front of their PCs and be registered with the same service. Video telephony is possible with several callers with webcams.
Thanks for posting. Being able to make calls for cheaper is one thing, but it’s so convenient being able to re-purpose old phones and landlines to be used with VoIP systems.
This is a very relevant and informative post. It will greatly help people who are engaging in business on how to minimize the expenses in reaching out their customers. For me, VoIP in one of the important tools in business to provide its customers an effective and efficient service.
Today, VoIP plays a major role in all over the world because its one of the excellent ways to communicate with all the people. Thanks a lot for given your valuable post on here, Jacob.
I rather prefer to use the vonage service from my Linksys router connected to my desktop phone.
Its simple and un-complicated.
I get the US phone calls terminated on my Tata broad band connection with clarity sitting in India
i want to use skype and another voip, but i have a extra home phone that i’m not using, so i want to plug it into my computer and talk and hear thru my phone the people on skype that i am talking to. how can i do that, is there a trial program that i can use, that i can download, or something. Thanks in advance
VOIP is a great way to communicate with friends, family members and even with business associates. It’s popular because it’s cost effective!
Its cheap; thats the main reason why people use it 🙂
I need to know more about VOIP, will search for it. Thanks for the useful info. 🙂
Informative article. Can you just give a name of few service providers in India ?
You can check BSNL and NESCOTEL.
BSNL provides voip service? 😮
In India fast internet connection are now available and you can easily use VoIP Services efficiently,
One other important thing is that the internet quality must be good — it is no need to be very fast but surely it should be no flicking on the connection.
Yeah I tried to use it with my mobile 2G network but it was damm laggy 🙁
really VoIP services have been growing and people are also using it more easily nowadays…
I do agree with you rohit.
Yeah 🙂
Voip usage is being increasing from day to day 🙂