How Do I Compare VoIP providers?
The first thing you'll want to do when you want to compare VoIP
providers is find out which ones offer services in your area.
You may be able to eliminate a couple providers just by looking
at their areas of service. Once you eliminate the providers that
just won't work out, you'll have to look at features and price.
One of the biggest differences between VoIP providers is the
features that they can offer. Many have very easy to use routers
that allow you to use a regular analog signal and digital signal
when it's suitable. Some VoIP providers only allow calls to
other VoIP users, and others allow you to call anyone, anywhere,
anytime.
If you make a lot of long distance calls you'll really want to
pay attention to the plans and the provider that you go with.
Some VoIP providers don't distinguish between local and long
distance calls, so you basically get all your calls one month
for just a service fee. Other VoIP service providers don't allow
you to make long distance calls, or they charge exorbitant fees
for them. So, the amount of long distance phone calls you make
may be the deciding factor in your choice for a VoIP provider.
Do a lot of research, just like you would when you are looking
into any service. If you know whom you are dealing with it's a
lot easier to make an educated decision. When you determine
exactly what you need then it's just a matter of matching your
needs with what is offered! Good luck, VoIP is definitely the
wave of the future and it will only get easier and more
advanced!
About the author:
Laura Rupert is a freelance writer who contributes to The Tech FAQ