Archive for the 'VoIP Articles' Category

The Layman’s Guide to Making Free Online Calls with VoIP

So you’ve heard the news: a new technology is around that lets you make phone calls, even long-distance phone calls, for free! You’d like to try it, but it sounds rather complicated. What is this VoIP, anyway? Here’s a quick question-and-answer guide to VoIP and how you can make free online calls without reading tons [...]

Truphone Uses VoIP, SIM Card to Cut Cost of Roaming

In May 2008, Truphone launched a service that brought a big benefit to its mobile VoIP customers. The service, Truphone Anywhere, let users access its global VoIP network via local cellular voice circuits. That meant they no longer had to rely on wifi or cellular data connections to cut their international calling charges while traveling. [...]

Dissadvantages of VoIP

As more and more people consider making the switch from their traditional telephone service to VoIP, it is important to weigh the pros and cons concerning this choice. While there is a wealth of advantages associated with the technology regarding VoIP, a few disadvantages exist, which play a significant role in making a well-informed conclusion [...]

Choosing your VoIP System

The first decision that you’re going to make when choosing a new VoIP system is whether you want a premise-based or hosted VoIP system. These days, almost everyone is going with a hosted VoIP system. However, there are benefits and drawbacks to each so you should know about them when making your choices.

Telecom Transition: WiFi, VoIP, WiMax

VoIP on WiMax will make the latest 3G technologies obsolete before they are completely installed. The reason is because 3G cell phone technology is capable of 2Mbs while WiFi is at 11Mbs in bursts and WiMax will be even greater therefore 3G is not needed as VoIP over WiMax is going to provide more data, [...]