VOIP (Voice over Internet), also known as Internet Telephone, Telephone over
Internet, etc. is revolutionizing communications by providing high speed
Internet customers with a telephone number and a landline style of "telephone"
communications. VOIP systems usually consist of a VOIP modem that simply plugs into a hub,
switch or router connected to your high speed Internet service that has a
standard telephone jack port or two that allows you to plug a standard corded or
cordless telephone into to get a dial tone that will allow you to place and
receive calls over the Internet to and from any telephone number. Other VOIP systems use a headset attached to your computer to place and
receive calls over an Internet connection. Many of the VOIP systems and services offer unlimited calling with no long
distance and include calling features such as Call Waiting, Three-way Calling,
Call Forwarding and other features that are commonly available with standard
telephone landlines. Some support faxing, while others do not. VOIP services require high speed Internet access in order to work properly.
VOIP services will work over some satellite Internet systems, some better than
others, so contact us for details!
A variety of VOIP systems are available to fit your needs and
budget. Just click on the name of each system for our review, features, and
additional information!
WE HOPE TO SOON BE TESTING A NEW VOIP
SERVICE FOR SATELLITE BROADBAND USE!
We have recently been referred to a VOIP Equipment and Service
Provider that may soon become our preferred VOIP Provider for satellite
broadband applications. Watch here for more information as we plan on
testing this service for use over several of our satellite broadband systems as
soon as we can!
This company offers the smaller service plans starting at just $
6.95 per month with flat rate of just 3 cents per minute for US & Canada Calling
Packages as well as the larger Unlimited Calling Plans starting at approx. $
23.95 per month!
Packet8
Allows you to keep your current phone number or choose your
own area code, great international rates and a 30 day Money-Back guarantee.
Low startup costs... optional VOIP phone system available... Montana phone
numbers and more!
OUR OPINION: One of the best for use with satellite
Internet!
Net2Phone
OUR OPINION: We've used Net2Phone over our 1.5mb x 256k Linkstar
Satellite Internet system and love it, even though we are having 1 - 2 second
delays on transmitting voice, but that's much better than the 3 - 9 second delay
that we've experienced over most HughesNet residential systems and service
plans.
Vonage
The largest VOIP phone service provider with over a million
lines already in service.
OUR OPINION: We've found that Vonage is not our best choice for use with satellite
Internet systems, but will work with most 256k and higher upload plans... just
not as well as some of the other VOIP providers!
ViaTalk
Offers 24/7 technical support, great pricing and features
with service starting at just $ 9.95 a month with free equipment, setup and
activation!
OUR OPINION: We haven't tested yet! Let us know!
Skype
Requires a headset and offers low cost Internet calling
features.
OUR OPINION: We've used it with the smaller satellite
service plans with success!
Yahoo Voice
Requires a headset and offers low cost Internet calling
features.
Visit www.yahoo.com for information and
downloads!
