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QuickStartVOIP.com is published by me, Leanne Tremblay. I live by the ocean near Vancouver, British Columbia.

I started out 15 years ago as a technical writer in high tech, and I still do the occasional contract for companies who've got a really great story to tell.

These days I mostly work at building my internet publishing business.

Psssst...I'm also VOIPGirl and you can find me at my blog www.thevoipgirl.com.

My husband Peter is involved too. He's been working in the wireless data industry since 1984 and knows his Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other wireless networking stuff.

In the true spirit of internet communication, here are all the different ways you can get a hold of us:

Contact me how?	What's this?
1-778-785-6755	This is my free GrandCentral number that rings all my other phones and takes messages for me! Yes, it's a free number.
questions@quickstartvoip.com leanne@thevoipgirl.com	These are the email addresses for this site and my blog.
On Skype: leannetremblay or click	This is my Skype ID. If you have Skype, enter this ID in the call field. Or you can click this button. Skype is free to download and use!
On Gizmo Project: contextcom Or click:	This is my Gizmo Project ID. If you have Gizmo, enter this ID in the call field. Or you can click this button. Gizmo Project is free to download and use!
From a SIP phone: 1 747 648 1625	This is my SIP phone number assigned to me by Gizmo Project. Dial this number from any SIP phone.
	This is my SightSpeed button. Just click it to contact me over the web. If you have a web cam, it's a free video call! SightSpeed video phone is free to download and use!
	This is my toll free click to call button powered by Sitofono. Just click it to call me on your regular phone for free.
	This is my GrandCentral click-to-call button. Just click it to dial me on your regular phone and listen to my message. GrandCentral is free to download and use!
Get jaxtr | Login	This is my Jaxtr widget and voiceblast. Just click one of the buttons to send me a text message or leave me a voice mail, or call me by phone. Jaxtr registration is free and includes 100 free credits per month. You pay for credits to forward calls to your phone. Calls to other Jaxtr users are free.
	This is a Jangl widget. Jangl keeps your number and my number private so it's perfect for social networking sites. You can give out your Jangl ID instead of your real number if you want people to call you.

Why Another Site on VOIP?

Because, frankly, if you aren't all that technical, learning about voice-over-IP (VOIP) is intimidating. Keeping up with changes in technology is tough, especially if all you want to do is use a few tools that save you money and simplify life a little.

That’s the hope, anyway.

When it comes to computers and phones, do you wonder what new cell phone, long distance plan, or high speed digital service to look at first?

Well, VOIP just might be the next big thing in mass market communications, and here’s why. In a nutshell, VOIP allows you to use the Internet instead of traditional phone lines to make phone calls, bypassing phone company charges for long distance, international calling, and add on features like 3-way conferencing and call display.

Imagine making phone calls ANYTIME to your relatives in London, England, from anywhere in the Unites States for FREE as part of a monthly plan that's around $30 or less.

Sound interesting?

This site is geared for individuals who want to make an informed decision about using Voice-Over-IP in their home.

QuickStartVOIP.com takes a frank look at VOIP phones, VOIP providers, and fee-based versus free VOIP services. We'll be passing on personal experiences with setting up and using VOIP, and sharing answers to frequently asked questions like: is VOIP right for me? How much money can I save? And what are the downsides to this thing as well as the advantages?

So, lets get started...

PS: Got Questions About Starting Your Own Internet Publishing Business?

Click here to learn about the program that started me on the path, and about how you can work at home too.

Next... [ Getting Started with VOIP ]