Define VoIP

With Skype leading the way for a new generation of web communication and more cable TV companies offering digital voice as an option for phone service, consumers now have ways to communicate that go beyond the realm of traditional phone networks when making phone calls. We can now video chat, using our existing phone line, via the internet. We now have cell phones that can work wherever there is a local wireless network, regardless of whether or not a cellular tower is present. It’s amazing! The common thread running through each of these technologies, making it possible for them to exist, is VoIP.

VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. It’s a system that converts analogue signals into digital signals so that a phone call can be made over the internet. Basically, when used in conjunction with the internet, it uses an internet connection for routing phone calls. In order for VoIP to work, broadband is often necessary. Broadband is a telecommunications system where a wide band of frequencies is available to transmit information. This wide bandwidth allows multiple types of information to be transmitted simultaneously and quickly. So, many people can be on the same VoIP network without the system crashing.

As mentioned earlier, VoIP is the same technology that allows phone calls to be made through an internet connection, but it can also work on a VoIP telephone or a regular phone with the right service plan. With each of these phones, you can often make calls the regular way  using a standard dial pad to punch a number. Fortunately, VoIP technology can be a one-way street. If you call someone from a VoIP or regular phone, or by using VoIP over the internet, the recipient does not need a special device or connection to receive the call.

Many cable TV companies now carry VoIP in the form of digital voice (or another similar name). Doing a side by side comparison of cable companies via TheCableStudy will provide information about the companies that offer these features and for how much. Searching our site by company name will also give you a brief description of the company. Or, you can peruse the rates and services of the companies that operate in your specific state. Being a consumer-friendly website means that we advocate comparison shopping. So, feel free to use our resources to get the skinny on what services each company offers, their rates and whether or not there are discounts available. It’s our goal to make information easily accessible so that finding a cable TV provider is no longer a guessing game. So, what are you waiting for? Click away!