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Thursday, May 22, 2008

VoIP Internet Broadband Phone Service - A Great Way To Stay Connected

The importance of VoIP Internet broadband phone service cannot be overemphasized. As many of us are aware, in Internet broadband phone service, "broadband" connections are used to facilitate the transfer of voice signals over IP networks.

Voice over IP, or IP telephony as it is commonly called, is quite fascinating. This technology changes voice signals to digital data packets before transferring them over IP networks to different destinations. At the receiver's end, the digital data packets get changed into voice signals. For ordinary users and subscribers to VoIP phone services, there is nothing amiss; calling via VoIP would seem quite like making calls using the traditional phone networks.

Setting up of a VoIP internet phone service does not require much. The broadband providers do their bit in facilitating the entire process. In many instances, users of broadband phone services are provided with IP phones that can be directly connected to a router or a modem. Potential users can also use the analogue telephone adapter (ATA); this equipment is connected to a router or a modem. In this way, even normal phones can be used to make low cost international calls. A lot of options are available in the market that makes the entire experience an enjoyable one. And the joy that an user would feel while making low costs calls to almost anywhere in the world using this service has to be experienced to be believed.

The merits of subscribing to the services of broadband providers are many. An user is able to achieve significant efficiencies in call rates, for instance. Moreover, that extra bit is always a part of many of the broadband phone services and plans. This could include features such as call waiting, voice mail, caller ID. No extra money is charged from the customer for these specialized services.

However, like with all good things, there are certain hiccups while using broadband internet services. By very definition, these services are dependent on a 'high speed' broadband internet connection. This means that phone services are adversely affected, when there is some problem with internet connectivity. Moreover, there are certain reliability and security issues that need to be taken care of and efforts are on at several levels to address all these problems.

In the mean time, users can go ahead and use the services to 'connect' with people who matter in a cost efficient manner. The telephone bills are significantly less, when the costs of making phone calls using VoIP are compared to the costs of doing the same through the traditional phone systems. Sometimes, the reduction is as much as 60 per cent.

However, to get all the benefits, selection of broadband providers become very important. In this context, it can be said that several plans and programs are available from various providers of repute. One could get to know more about these deals; an that too from the comfort of one's homes or workstations; by browsing online through the e-portals on which many of these deals are being showcased.

However, the terms and conditions should be properly understood before a person subscribes to any such program. Special care must be taken to understand the conditions that could sometimes be given in fine print. Moreover, the merits and the drawbacks of the different plans have to be assessed viz-a-viz the specific needs and requirements of different categories of users.

And the great news is that switching from a traditional service provider to VoIP broadband phone service is not at all difficult. Some broadband providers offer free trial of their services before a user makes the final purchase decision. This way he or she gets a feel of making calls through the Internet - without committing to it all the way.

To know more about these internet phone service, visit: VoIP Phone Service offered by one of the leading VoIP Service Providers.

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If Not WiMax, Than WiWhat? Wisps Want To Know

The WiMax craze is not over, but the train has certainly slowed a bit. The difference between what was expected and when it finally arrives has tempered some enthusiasm amongst Wisp afficiandos. Just what will we see... and when?

Some of the advertising for WiMax promised we'd all be delivering internet, tv, phone, running water, nicely done toast, etc to 300 customers per AP... all while driving 250mph in their Porsche's. So far it's not there yet and some wonder if it really even makes sense for the average rural Wisp. The current lineup of 802.11 gear has it's issues when used outdoors like Wisp's do, but the low cost and good compatibility between suppliers has allowed many Wisps to turn a profit (finally). Most aren't excited at all about spending lots more for equipment that solves problems that they really don't have. Not everyone is rural, but with low population densities it really doesn't pay to do much more than internet. Maybe some VoIP, but the investment for other services is hard to make work with too few possible customers.

So, what do Wisps really want? Personally, I'd think they'd like to not make their investment in equipment worth zero really quick, so it would be great if whatever comes next is compatible with some of the current hardware (8186, etc). Also, the idea of having more customers per application is great, but everyone has their own poling design. Also, better and more stable links with better NLOS capability are things Wisps can all use. Part of what makes the Wisp thing work is low cost equipment... and low cost equipment happens when there is decent competition and a standard to design to.

I doubt it will be backwards compatible. For years manufactures of Wimax were going back and forth arguing over "who's" standard to use. To this date everyone is still scratching their head to see who's they plan to use!

Wisps build out networks on todays equipment. That's just reality. They are not going to wait around for the magic bullet that will never appear... and if it does will not be anywhere near what they claim.

Generally, as a Wisp you have to look at what the needs are in your specific area and go from there. For example 802.11 b /g "stuff" will only take you so far. If you ask, I am sure every Wisp has started with it in one form or another... and expanded from there due to the needs of the environment and or client.

In all honesty, what you buy today will still be good a couple years down the road. And if you lay out your business plan correctly it will all be paid for... and you will be turning a profit by the time any new stuff comes out that you may need based on your client's needs. Then again... maybe you will be happy for the next 5-6 years with what you have now.

The moral of the story? Change is not always bad... but beware what you ask for. In the meantime keep truckin' with what you have. That may be all there is for awhile.

Michael is the owner of FreedomFire Communications....including DS3-Bandwidth.com and Business-VoIP-Solution.com. Michael also authors Broadband Nation where you're always welcome to drop in and catch up on the latest BroadBand news, tips, insights, and ramblings for the masses.

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