Part II. Choosing an Internet Phone Service

With Part I behind us, you should now have a good grasp on what VoIP is, how it works, and how it‘s different from the PSTN. Now we take a deeper look at what the various VoIP services are, how to determine whether this technology is right for you, how to chose the right service provider, and what equipment you will need if you decide that VoIP is the right choice for you.

The first thing to do now is to learn about the different types of VoIP.Chapter 6, “Inventory of Broadband Phone Services,” provides an list of VoIP services and gives you a summary of the advantages and limitations of each type We also provide some pointers to most of the major providers so that you can see which services are available ...

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