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VoIP phones - that's Voice Over Internet Protocol for all of you techies out there - are becoming more and more popular. While some people are happy with their regular land line phone, others are interested in using the latest technology. By far the biggest reason for changing over to a VoIP phone is money, specifically saving money. Broadband phone service can save up to 80% over your regular phone bill. And who doesn't want to save money?
VoIP service doesn't give up any of the benefits you receive from your regular phone service. You still get caller id, call waiting, call forwarding, speed dialing, 3 way calling. Of course, this technology also gives you the advantages of the internet. You can retrieve your voice mail off of the web easily. If you already have a broadband connection, then setup is typically a breeze. It involves adding a phone adapter and phone to your router.
Why not just skip the phone altogether and just use your computer? You can. PC to phone calls let you do just that. All you do is download a special software application that allows you to send and receive phone calls from your computer only. You'll use a microphone and speakers to talk, or just a headset for an even better hands-free performance. Once the software is installed, your computer will be your phone, it will even ring just like your regular telephone does.
Most of today's new computers are easily equipped with the minimum system requirements for PC to phone service and even broadband phone service. As long as you have a computer with a higher speed processor, a minimum of memory, operating system, microphone and speakers or a headset, web browser, and an internet TCP/IP connection, then you are capable of setting up and sending and receiving voice over internet protocal phone calls. Grab a hold of the future now and get yourself a money saving VoIP phone.
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