Make calls over your Internet service with VoIP
What is VoIP?
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is a technology that offers an affordable alternative to traditional phone service by turning your broadband service into a phone line. With VoIP, you talk over the Internet instead of standard phone lines. You still use your regular touchtone phone, dial regular numbers and receive excellent reception, but VoIP gives you more options at a lower price.
How it works
VoIP converts the voice signal from your telephone into a digital signal that travels over the Internet, and then converts it back at the other end. The only additional piece of hardware that you'll need is the phone adapter that changes your conversation from analog to digital. And don't worry about staying connected with friends and family who don't use VoIP--they can receive calls from you and place calls to you over their traditional phone line.
Selecting hardware
Already have a network, or want to build one including VoIP? No problem--just add the phone adapter to your system.
Just getting started with VoIP, or want to upgrade to a network? You want to get a Vonage-enabled router or the AT&T CallVantage phone adapter.
Why switch?
VoIP offers great benefits and savings.
- Consolidate local and long distance calls into one low monthly fee
- Save with great international rates
- Enjoy standard features such as call waiting, caller ID and voicemail
- Access voicemail and billing information online
- Talk and surf at the same time
Service options
In addition to the phone adapter that you need to set up your system, you must choose a service provider. Both Vonage and AT&T CallVantage offer great savings and special services--so compare them and determine which provider is right for you. Hardware pieces support different systems, so be sure to check the product description to make sure it's compatible with your system.