Pages tagged with 'VoIP'
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Shopping for cheap international long distance options can be confusing. One source of confusion is understanding the differences between calling cards and VoIP.
The main issue is that the term 'VoIP', or 'internet telephony', is used in at least two different ways:
To refer to a kind of technology for making and transmitting telephone calls using the internet
To refer to a type of telephone service that uses VoIP, but that is bought differently than calling cards - usually via on-going regular monthly payments like regular landline or mobile phone service
The term calling card...
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Making international long distance calls using VoIP can work in several ways depending on which VoIP provider and which VoIP service plan you choose. We'll call these VoIP connection methods 'dialing', but in practice, not all VoIP 'dialing' methods look like normal dialing you are used to with a mobile or landline phone.
Some providers offer VoIP plans that work like calling cards. Other VoIP services work similar to regular telephone service - at least once you get them set up.
Others work via your computer where you either talk on your computer via a headset or use your...
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To make an international long distance call with a calling card, you may (or may not) need to dial the international access code (or IDD) of the country you are calling from (your originating country).
While you almost always need an IDD when dialing direct, many calling cards do not require dialing the IDD for making international calls.
You should double check your card's dialing instructions to confirm how their system works.
International access codes are also known as international direct dial codes (IDDs).
You can lookup your international access code below.
For other...
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VoIP is a way of using the internet to make cheap international telephone calls to any destination worldwide.
Because VoIP service can be very cheap, using a VoIP phone service could dramatically reduce your costs.
If you want a cheap, reliable VoIP internet calling plan for making international calls, we recommend the following VoIP service providers:
Recommended Providers
Skype
Jajah
FreeCallPlanet
Lingo
Click company names for more information.
These VoIP service providers all have outstanding reputations, cheap prices, and live customer support...
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For additional information on VoIP internet phone service, please check out some of the links and resources below.
Other Resources
VoIP Watch - a popular blog about Voice Over IP and Internet Based Telephony by Andy Abramson
Graves On SOHO VoIP - leading blog providing information on VoIP solutions for small office / home office businesses. Much of this information is relevant to individuals as well, especially business travelers
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VoIP is a way of using the internet to make cheap long distance and international telephone calls. Using a VoIP internet phone service is a great way to save money on international calls worldwide.
This is a quick introduction to VoIP that describes how you can use this exciting technology to save money on your long distance and international phone calls.
What is VoIP?
Types of VoIP calls
Types of VoIP service
VoIP call quality
VoIP phone gear
If you are interested in buying a VoIP service plan, click here for a list of our recommended VoIP providers.
What is VoIP?...
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