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What is VOIP?

Simply put, VOIP is using an IP network like the Internet for voice conversations.

Instead of using traditional land lines to make voice calls, you use a broadband connection to the Internet and thereby by-pass telephone company services AND charges.

More about regular phone service versus VOIP...

Another big advantage to VOIP is that you receive incoming calls to your VOIP phone no matter where you are in the world. The caller always dials the same number, but you could be in Paris, Montreal, or Timbuktu. As long as you have an Internet connection and your VOIP phone plugged into the internet, or VOIP software running on your computer, you can receive and make calls.

That's not all. Most VOIP services include loads of great features that traditional telephone companies charge for, like voice mail, call forwarding, call waiting, three-way calling and call transfer.