Equipment needed for VoIP to work

Reader's Question:

What do I need to have a VoIP available for me to use?

Cindy

San Diego, CA

For VoIP to be made available, you need to have a broadband or high speed internet connection through a cable modem or DSL or local area network. For the signal to get received, you need to have a computer, adaptor, or specialized phone.

You need to know that not all VoIP services are the same. There are some VoIP services which work over your pc or a special VoIP phone, while there are others which allow you to use a traditional phone connected to a VoIP adapter.

For pc use, you will need a software and microphone (not really expensive one). There are special VoIP phones that plug directly to your broadband and connection and operate like a traditional telephone. For a telephone with a VoIP adapter, you may dial like an ordinary landline and the service provider could also provide a dial tone.

How Does VoIP work?

Reader's Question:

So how does a VoIP / Internet Voice Work?

Mary

Chicago, IL

Your VoIP services convert your voice into a digital signal traveling over the internet. The signal is then converted to a regular telephone signal if you are trying to call a regular phone line. You may also make a call directly from a computer, special VoIP phone, or a traditional phone connected to a VoIP adapter. Wireless hot spots such as parks, airports, and cafes also allow you to connect to the internet which will enable you to use VoIP service wirelessly.

What is VoIP?

Reader's Question:

I work in a callCenter in NY and I am always asked about VoIP for callCenters. I would like to know what is VoIP.

El

New York, NY

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) allows you to call other people with VoIP or others who has a telephone number (local, long distance, mobile, and international numbers). It uses broadband connection instead of a regular phone line. There are various VoIP services and some would only work over your computer or a special VoIP phone while others use a traditional phone connected to a VoIP adapter.