VoIP is poised to change the world with its ability to perform voice calls over Internet connections rather than traditional telephone lines. Cutting costs, VoIP has become a popular choice for many businesses wanting to save money, and develop more efficient lines of communication. Yet, VoIP is not just for businesses. A monstrous collection of apps exist for different smartphones that place the power of VoIP into the hands of the everyday person, easing global communications and making them cheaper for everyone.
A plethora of VoIP apps exist for different smartphones, and many of them are offered for free download. Perhaps the most popular consumer-level VoIP is Skype (News - Alert), a service available for smartphones, tablets, and computers. Other major names include Viber, Talkatone, and even Facebook. These major VoIP apps are the ones to go with, as they are definitely more developed and have more users to connect with than other newer service. With them any user who has an internet connection is able to make a voice call to another user.
The greatest advantage to VoIP is simply the savings. If done well, VoIP can lead to a completely free phone service. The platform and service are free, as long as you are calling other users of the service. As long as there is an Internet connection, a person can therefore make all their calls with no charge.
Because VoIP connects through the Internet, it can also connect to any place in the world that also has an Internet connection. This means no more roaming charges. It also simplifies making international calls. There is no need to make complex dials with country codes every time a person wants to make an international call.
Another major step up for VoIP is that it can implement amazing features that normal phone services just can't deliver. Most VoIP apps include the ability to also conduct video chats. Some also have a feature that allows for group video chats, perfect for a family get together or collaborating on a school project.
What about dropped calls? While a bad Internet connection can still lead to difficulties, VoIP does not rely upon inconsistent phone networks. As long as a person has access to quality Internet services, they should also be able to make some quality voice calls.
We have free, feature rich, and reliable, it seems that VoIP is turning out to be an excellent choice for consumers on all levels.
Edited by Alisen Downey