How do I Avoid Wiretapping With VoIP?

The term "VoIP" stands for "Voice over Internet Protocol" and refers to phone services over the Net. When you use VoIP technology to make calls and talk to friends or family, your network administrator and Internet Service Provider have the ability to wiretap your conversations without your consent. If you are concerned about your privacy when using VoIP to communicate online, you can use a vfirtual private network (VPN), which secures your online activities through its server and keeps any eavesdroppers from being able to access your online endeavors, including VoIP calls.

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  Visit the VPN Gates website and use its virtual private network to keep your VoIP call anonymous and protected from wiretapping behind its servers (see Resources). VPN Gates provides a strong and safe encryption between your computer and the Internet, and hides your IP address with a new IP address to give you anonymity when using VoIP or visiting websites. VPN Gates also protects you from spoofing and potential Internet attacks, plus it gives you the ability to unblock websites and VoIP applications that may be restricted on your network. VPN Gates offers a monthly account for $15, quarterly account for $40, semiannual account for $70 and a one-year account for $120 (as of November 2010).

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  Go to the Unblock VPN virtual private network and use its service to conceal your identity and your VoIP activities (see Resources). Unblock VPN protects your data and Internet activities through its VPN encryption. This virtual private network enables you to become anonymous by assigning you a different IP when use the Internet or use VoIP. Plus, with Unblock VPN you also have the ability to browse the web without restrictions. You can choose to have a dynamic IP address, which you will share with other users, or you can opt for a dedicated IP address. This VPN provides a monthly account for $4.99 and an annual account for $49 (as of November 2010).

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  Navigate to the Invisible Browsing VPN and operate its virtual private network service to keep your VoIP calls protected and secure (see Resources). Invisible VPN is a private network where you can browse the Internet and access VoIP applications anonymously without having to worry about wiretaps, plus it hides your IP address to prevent identity theft and secure your privacy. Invisible VPN is also a viable way to bypass any network restrictions that may be hindering your browsing freedom. This VPN offers various account options including a monthly account for $7.95, quarterly account for $19.95 and a semiannual account for $36.95 (as of November 2010).