VOIP Advantages and Disadvantages

by: Juston Garland

Is your phone bill getting out of sight, like ours did? We was disconnected from Verizon so we looked elsewhere. What we found was VOIP services through our cable. So far we have liked the services we have received, and we would like to share the advantages and disadvantages of switching to VOIP.

Advantage 1. You get to make free long distance calls, you get all the free features such as caller id, call waiting, three way calling, voice mail and more.

Tip 2. VOIP cost about half the cost of traditional phone services and it seems like the taxes and surcharges are much lower. Also your bill is easier to understand and it can be viewed via the Internet. You can track all your incoming and out going calls, the minutes you are using, the time of day the call was made up to the very minute with real time reporting.

Tip 3. Great instant online and phone support, which is far and beyond the service offered through the big companies. No holding problems, delays, or automated calls.

Disadvantages of VOIP services

Disadvantage 1. Sometimes you hear an ehco sound through your phone where it sounds like you repeating yourself. Also if your cable or dsl goes out so does your phone line.

Tip 2. No emergency reliability. Maybe you will never need it but if you have to use 911 you have to give exact address, and name. They have a hard time tracking where you are and this could cost you valuable seconds.

Tip 3. You must have a dsl router or a second computer set up to run a second phone line. Unlike traditional phone services in which a phone jack is in almost every room.

Research your choices Make sure to do you due dilligence in order to make a wise choice in choosing your phone service. We hope this advice is helpful for you in making a sound choice on your home telephone service. Copyright © 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Nationwidebillrelief.com. All Rights Reserved. With permission you may use this article with a link back to us on your own website contact us for details.