VoIP stands for Voice Over Internet Protocol and is a way for people to converse by voice using an Internet connection. Basically, you are using the Internet like you would a long distance telephone provider. Your voice is really converted to a signal by your supplier before it reaches its destination thru the internet. There are a variety of benefits, as well as a few drawbacks, to this form of communication. First, let's have a look at some of the benefits you will get when you use Voice Over Internet Protocol.

Pliability is a big advantage of conversing with Voice Over Internet Protocol. You can make your calls right from your computer, special phone, or regular phone that is hooked up to an adapter. In certain places with wireless Web like cafes, airfields and libraries, you could be able to attach wirelessly and make your Voice Over Internet Protocol calls there as well without the requirement for an adapter. The necessary apparatus for this sort of service is simple for most anybody to acquire. All you need is a computer with broadband Internet service. For those not in the know, broadband refers to Internet service like DSL and cable. These days, most people already have this type of service, although a few are still on dial-up.

One of the best things about Voice Over Internet Protocol is that many providers offer it for free. This means the end of dreadful long distance phone bills! Naturally, not every supplier offers this service for free. For example, some allow free local calls but charge a small fee for calls outside the local area. Others may charge a flat rate per month for the unlimited use of the service. You can even hold conference calls with multiple users with this technology. In theory, if you have a broadband Internet connection, sound card and a way to speak and listen such as a microphone, speakers or headphones, you may not even need a long distance phone line.

Of course, there are a few disadvantages to VoIP. For instance, you can only use it if your personal computer is on and hooked up to the Net or if you're in the area of wireless Web with your PC turned on. You have to have the right software loaded and running, as must the person you are conversing with. Because Voice Over Internet Protocol does use your personal computer, you wouldn't be ready to communicate this way in a power cut. For most, the advantages of communicating through Voice Over Internet Protocol far outweigh the disadvantages.

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