08 Mar 2008 12:27:47 | Du V. Duong
September 29, 2004
Superior Quality VoIP Patented Technology
What is VoIP?
VoIP is an acronym for voice over internet protocol. A VoIP, in
essence, is a computer phone that allows you to make phone calls
from your computer to anyone in the world, e.g., PC to PC, PC to
landlines, or PC to cell phones. The voice signal converts to
data packets and travels across the internet through a VoIP
platform, and then converts back to voice at the receiving end
of the communication exchange. There is no delay in
conversations / communications with 3WTel VoIP. Leading telecom
experts are projecting that 75% of the world’s communications
will be done on VoIP within the next several years. What Kind of
Equipment do I need?
You will need a computer with internet access and an inexpensive
microphone if your computer does not have one built in. Although
most VoIP providers require high speed internet connections,
3WTel offers VoIP on dial-up, DSL, and broadband connections.
How Can I Place Calls or Receive Calls?
Basically, the same way you would a regular phone, except on
your PC. When you download a VoIP line on your computer, a phone
usually appears on your screen. The computer phone acts like any
other phone in that you can dial numbers on it from a pad, or
click on a contact’s pre-programmed name, and press the call
button. You will then hear the phone ringing to the party you
have called and can talk to them when they accept the call, or
leave a voicemail if they are not available. When receiving a
call, the phone will ring on your computer and you can click to
accept the call and talk, or let it ring (based on the number of
rings you have set up) and forward the caller to your voicemail.
What Kind of Features Does VoIP Have?
Typically a VoIP has voicemail with audio capabilities,
three-way calling, text messaging, and contacts list. Some
VoIP’s even have webcam capabilities. In addition, there is
usually a button to click that can indicate to others when you
are available, unavailable, away, or off line. (3WTel has all
these features and many more, including real time call duration,
missed call indicator, network quality meter, call waiting, do
not disturb, hold, mute, etc.) Who Can I Call?
Most reputable VoIP solutions providers limit PC to PC calls
among their own subscribers for privacy purposes and so that the
quality of sound is not compromised. (3WTel’s patented
technology is available only between their own subscribers for
both privacy purposes and their uncompromised quality of sound.)
Some VoIP providers require limiting PC to landlines or cell
phones to their own subscribers. (3WTel does not limit PC to
landlines or cell phones to their own subscribers.)
Advantages of VoIP
With VoIP, you have unlimited talk time to anyone in the world
from PC to PC for a flat monthly rate ($5/month with 3WTel) Most
VoIP’s offer drastically reduced costs for calling PC to
landlines (3.9¢ per minute in 200 countries with 3WTel) Most
VoIP’s offer reduced costs for calling PC to cell phones,
however, prices vary depending on the cell phone carrier. (3WTel
offers drastically reduced costs for calls from PC to cell
phones and will let you know the cost before you place the
call.) Savings of up to 80% off current phone bills. (This is a
given with 3WTel.) What are the Costs for VoIP's? Typically
there is an enrollment fee which varies between $20.00 to
hundreds of dollars (3WTel is $19.95) Monthly fees, after
enrollment, varies between $5.00 per month to $75.00 per month
(3WTel is $5.00 per month) If you do not have a microphone on
your computer, you would have to purchase one. Cost is between
$5.00 to $40.00. Things to Watch Out for with VoIP Solution
Providers
Hidden costs (there are none with 3WTel). Unsecure lines -
meaning anyone can listen to your conversation because of shared
servers or open platforms (3WTel has only secure lines that are
on their own server, their own platform, encrypted, and their
technology is patented) Inability to be used with dial-up
connections (3WTel VoIP can be used with dial-up connections)
Public listing of your name and/or phone number (3WTel
subscriber names and numbers are confidential and not posted
publicly)
About Author :
Dee Scrip is the author of "What is VoIP?"
Mailto: fhtm-duduong@yourbizmail.com
