Different Forms of VoIP

• Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has been around for several years in the commercial sector but is now being used by domestic users as well. A number of telephone communications providers are introducing VoIP products for nonprofessional use. Since VoIP offers comparatively cheaper rates than regular landline and cell phones, it is quickly gaining popularity. There are three main types of VoIP configurations ranging from free to paid subscriptions.

PC-to-Phone VoIP

• A personal computer (PC) to phone VoIP connection is useful for people who have a lot of international calling to do. The chief difference between international landline phone calls and VoIP calls is monthly charges are less with VoIP calling. For the person initiating the calls, it works almost the same way as PC-to-PC calls in which you make use of a third-party VoIP software application. The person receiving the call can do so on a regular landline phone, which doesn't need an Internet connection or software. VoIP service providers connect this type of call to a landline phone exchange by routing to the desired phone number.

SIP-to-SIP

• Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is the VoIP standard communication protocol. It enables people to make phone calls using the Internet. Make a SIP call using either SIP software or hardware, but note that you need an Internet connection for both. Using SIP software is almost that same as PC-to-PC VoIP connection. When you use a SIP-hardware phone, all calls to other SIP-hardware phone owners are free. Primarily used for commercial purposes by businesses running a global network, use a traditional phone with a SIP adapter without buying a special headset.

Phone-to-Phone VoIP Connection

• With phone-to-phone VoIP connection, both you and the called party can use landline or cellular phones. VoIP service providers are just like any other landline telephone companies. Subscribe to the company's services and the company's technician installs the equipment at your address. Using VoIP services are less expensive than other traditional phone services.