5 Benefits of VoIP

VoIP involves reassigning voice into digital data over the Internet. Today, scores of major conglomerates – including Yahoo, AOL and MSN – and households are utilizing VoIP because of the many benefits it provides. For example, VoIP users are able to save on valuable bandwidth because the reassigned digital data is smaller than a standard electrical unit.

VoIP technology is ever-evolving, and the list of its advantages continues to grow. Those considering making the switch from the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to VoIP should keep these top 5 benefits in mind:

1. Economical
   VoIP allows business and residential customers to save on local and long distance telephone calls – many VoIP service providers offer unlimited plans for all local and long distance calls. Leading computer companies prefer to employ VoIP with their Instant Messaging (IM) programs. Presently, AOL, Yahoo, and MSN IM programs permit pc-to-pc phone calls.
2. Application Integration
   VoIP systems save time and money by combining email, data, audio, video, and web applications with telephone requirements to create one simple application. You can then access all of your programs as well as use your phone simultaneously, providing more simplicity and greater freedom.
3. Flexibility
   VoIP users to bring their telephone adapter with them, and use their telephone number in any location that has an Internet connection – including internationally. Furthermore, if you have a high-speed connection to the Internet, you can take phone calls on the same number as well, making it an economical solution for mobile workers and frequent travelers.
4. Pick Your Own Area Code
   VoIP service providers let the customer decide their own area code. This makes it a great choice for someone with business partners, employees, friends or family in remote or out of state locations, because they are able to call you without be charged any long distance fees. Occasionally, VoIP providers will extend area codes to other countries.
5. Free Features
   VoIP service providers often offer unlimited calling plans that include features that usually cost extra with Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) phone services, such as caller ID, voice mail, call forwarding, do not disturb, and call block. Due to VoIP’s application integration, the majority of providers offer online management and control of your features.