Voip > Tips > Should I Switch to Voip?
Voip Tips
How many voip lines can my broadband connection handle?
Adding additional voip numbers to your internet connection increases the load on your broadband. Read More »
Do I have to give up my landline to try voip?
Many people interested in switching permanently to voip have a trial period, first. They keep their landline phone and add a voip line using their broadband connection. Read More »
Pay even less for your voip service
Did you hear about voip.com’s new 200-minute calling plan? Cheap and flexible, you pay only $9.95/month and get all the same calling features. Read More »
Voip and satellite service.
For normal sounding phone conversations, you need to minimize the time it takes your voice to reach your caller’s—more than 150 ms and you’ll start becoming aware of the lag. Read More »
Did you know that your ISP has a big effect on the quality of your voip calls?
A lot of factors go into call quality and broadband speed is just the starting point for a successful voip phone call. Read More »
Find out if your broadband connection is fast enough
Check the speed of your internet connection right here at voip.com. The test will show you if your connection can support a voip phone. Read More »
Get an incoming phone number with voip.
You can make computer-to-computer calls with voip and a softphone program and you can also get a number that anyone can call. Read More »
How do you know how much voip will really saves you?
Reading that voip can save you 50% or more on your phone bill is one thing, but how much can you expect to save in the real world? Read More »
Do I have to give up my number?
Switching to voip doesn’t mean you’ll have to give up your landline phone number. Read More »
I Thought Voip Was Supposed to be Free
Some types of voip calls don't cost a penny beyond what you spend for your broadband connection. Read More »
What Are Some of the Disadvantages with Voip?
There aren't many, but it's important to know what they are before you make your decision. Read More »
What Are Some of the Advantages of Switching to Voip?
Well, you're going to save a boatload of money, to start. Monthly rates and long distance for a voip phone are a lot less than those for traditional phones. Read More »
How Do I know if Voip is Right for Me?
Voip used to be the sole domain of high-tech geeks and gadget freaks. Now, it's a part of mainstream culture. If you're wondering how voip will work for you, ask yourself these questions: Read More »
What Do I Need to Use Voip?
Voip is a great telephony solution, but only if you have the right setup. The first thing you need is a broadband internet connection of at least 90 kbps in both directions. Read More »
How Do I Test My Broadband Connection?
If you'd like to get an idea of how well your connection will support voip calls, you have a number of different options. Read More »
How Fast Does My Internet Connection Need to Be?
Dial-up won't cut it for voice over IP, so a broadband connection is mandatory if you want to use voip. Read More »