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Volt
Telecom Group's VoIP services
Volt
Telecom Group has a new partner, EADS Telecom, in the latest
technology to hit the industry - Voice
over Internet Protocol (VoIP) . As a pre-eminent
service provider in design, engineering, construction and
installation of voice, data and video infrastructure, we
are now pleased to announce a partnership with one of the
industry's top providers of VoIP technology, EADS Telecom.
Together we can provide the total solution for your company.
Contact
one of our representatives for more information.
What
is Voice over IP?
VoIP
enables the user to place calls over a data network. The
signal is converted from an analog voice to a digital signal
and travels over the Internet. Once the signal reaches the
other end, it is converted back to analog. Anyone with a
regular phone number can be reached, and the call can be
placed in the same way it had always been with the use of
a VoIP phone and an adapter. Calls can also be placed directly
through the computer using a traditional telephone or microphone.
A
high speed Internet or broadband connection is needed. This
can be through a high speed DSL, local network or a cable
modem. You will also need a modem and a phone adapter as
well as a phone or microphone.
Some
providers have free services, but this may only be to other
service subscribers. The cost for long distance calls depends
on the VoIP service provider. Some will bill long distance
calls similar to a traditional analog line, by charging
for calls outside of the service area. Other service providers
charge one flat rate, to anywhere.
The
caller could be allowed to select an area code that is different
than where they reside. The subscriber might not be billed
for long distance charges if the call is placed to that
area code, regardless of where they are located. Depending
on the area code and service, people calling in may incur
long distance charges.
Internet
Voice services could allow you to only call other subscribers
or you may be able to call anyone in the world. International,
long distance, cell phone and local numbers can be reached.
Conference calls can easily be placed, with only a phone.
Several
features and services are available, since the line is digital
instead of analog. An additional phone line to place telephone
calls is no longer necessary, saving cost and maintenance.
Conference calls can be placed without any additional cost.
Anyone in the world can be reached for any length of time,
as long as the other person has an Internet connection.
Contacts, notes, calls, can all be managed through the computer.
During
power outages, the service provider may not offer backup
power, so the phone line may not work. The location of the
VoIP call may not be identifiable, making 911 calls harder
to dispatch. White page listings sometimes are not available.
While
working on the computer, calls can still be placed and received
like any other call. Using a phone adaptor and a VoIP phone,
the computer does not have to be turned on, but a high speed
Internet connection must be available. The phone adapter
can be used when traveling as long as a high speed Internet
connection is available. It would work the same as if calling
from home or work.
The
FCC does not regulate the Internet or services provided
through it. An FCC Internet Policy Working Group has been
identified to address the issues surrounding telecommunications
services. More information can be found at www.fcc.gov/ipwg
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