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VoIP (Voice
over Internet Protocol)
Wireless
VoIP in 5 Simple Steps
by Jeff Cohen
You’ve
seen the ads, and now you too, want to go wireless with a
VoIP service. You have done your homework and are convinced
that not only will VoIP save you money, but also the added
features are just what you need for your small business as
well as your residence. Here are some tips to help you set
up your VoIP service.
Choose
your Service Provider
First,
you will need to decide what type of VoIP service you will
require. VoIP comes in plans for Residential Users,
Small Business Offices; Medium sized businesses, Business-to-Business
service providers and International VoIP. The best
way to begin is by choosing your needs, and then compare
different plans. A good idea is to make a list of all of
your requirements in a VoIP plan. This will help you determine
which plan is right for you. Some service providers will
meet the needs of a small business under their residential
plans, while others will have services designed specifically
for the small home business. Residential service providers
typically include a phone adapter for use with the VoIP service.
The Phone adapter allows you to use your house phones with
VoIP.
A
Small business Service provider may also include an adapter
box that will connect from your phone to your Internet connection.
Some of the benefits included with small business service
providers include integrating E-Mail, fax, and your unlimited
local and long distance calling.
For
larger businesses, you can choose a provider that will allow
a larger network of users. This includes multi-line systems.
Business-to-Business
services include Call Centers, Video training, and web enabled
conferencing applications.
Purchase
Needed VoIP Equipment
Many
service providers will provide you with various equipment
that you need such as phone adapters and software. If you
need any additional items, you can contact your provider
and see if they have them available. You must have high speed
Internet before you can use VoIP. There are a limited amount
of providers that will run on dial up, but don’t trust it.
You need a High Speed Internet connection to run all of your
applications and to provide high quality audio and video
capabilities.
Choose
Your Phone Number
With
VoIP you have the option of selecting your phone number.
In some cases, you can keep your current phone number. You
will have to check with your VoIP provider and see what their
options are. However, many service providers do provide the
option of selecting your own area code. Some companies even
have the choice of selecting area codes worldwide. This is
a wonderful option for those who would like to choose an
area code located where their family and friends are. For
your unlimited calling plan, you can call your friends and
family any time. But for those who are not on VoIP, they
will thank you for giving them the option of calling you
on local rates.
Pick
Your Features
You
will be amazed at how many features come with your VoIP service.
This includes Voicemail, Caller ID, Three way calling, Call
Block and a host of others. You will need to check with your
service provider to review all of the features available
with your plan. One of the benefits of using VoIP is that
you can set up your phone features through the Internet,
as well as monitor them.
For
small businesses that have mobile employees, this is a fantastic
option. By using VoIP, they can answer their business calls,
wherever they are, as well as answer voicemails through their
personal E-mail accounts or though various web based applications.
Enjoy
the Flexibility of VoIP
Last
but not least, once you have your VoIP services ready to
go, enjoy the unlimited freedom that you will experience.
Whether in your residence, small business, or for business
to business calls, VoIP will allow you greater choices, enhanced
services, and discount rates. Your call quality will be top
of the line, and you will enjoy being able to talk for unlimited
minutes worldwide. When you compare service plans and providers,
be sure to choose the one that best fits your needs.
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