By using VoIP adaptor, users can get benefits by making cheap calls with crystal clear voice quality through a router connected to a net. User is not required to use PC. It uses two connecting port such as FXO and FXS ports. FXO ports get connected to the PSTN network of Telephone Line. VoIP Adapters comprises of either none or 1 FXO port.  An FXO port on the adapter lets the user to switch easily between calls over the conventional lines and making/receiving VoIP calls over the Internet. An FXS port gets connected to fax machines or analogue phones.

USB Phone Adapter for Skype, Yahoo, MSN

This phone costs $24.99 and allows the user to use his regular phone for VoIP interface. User can connect his regular phone with this adapter and it allows him to make and receive calls via VoIP provider like Skype even though user has not buy Skype phone. This adapter permits any desktop/cordless phone to function as a dialler and speakerphone for Skype

-         This adapter can be completely integrated with Skype for dialling & receiving calls.

-         It routes all incoming calls to Skype phone number to user’s regular phone

-         On dialling the number, SkypeOut will be detected and used for making long distance call.

-         Presents a compact and unique design

MagicJack Phone Device – 2 pack

This phone costs $84.99 and user is not required to pay any monthly fees. User can simply plug the Magicjack into the USB port on his PC with a high speed internet connection and plug in any phone system. This will establish the entire set up. MagicJack does not offer any contracts and there are no hidden costs involved. User can make huge savings on local or long distance calls.

-         Offers free local as well as long distance calls

-         Offers free phone number for any area code

-         Offers several useful features like free call waiting, Caller ID, Voicemail

-         User can carry MagicJack while travelling and allows the user to make free phone calls from worldwide.

-         It also allows the user to make phone calls via his PC.

D-Link VTA-VR Broadband Telephone Adapter with Vonage

This phone costs $59.99 and user needs to connect the D-Link Broadband Telephone Adapter (VTA-VR) to his router and plug in a cordless or cordless touchtone telephone for using Vonage phone service.  This telephone Adapter comes with two telephone jacks that allow two separate Vonage phone lines. User can use one of the lines for regular phone and other line for fax. On the completion of set up of this adapter, user can dial and make phone calls normally.  User can also carry the telephone Adapter virtually to any location with high-speed Internet connection for making and receiving calls using same phone number.  It offers enormous savings for the user.

-         Offers significant reduction in phone bill by using Vonage Internet Phone Service

-         Comes with 2 RJ-11 Fax Ports and 1 RJ-45 Port

-         User is allowed to keep his existing phone and phone number

-         User can place and receive calls with a high-speed Internet connection

-         It is very simple to use and set up

Grandstream Handy Tone 286 HT-286 One Line

Grandstreams Handy Tone 286 is basically a modern age cost effective solution that provides alternative to conventional analogue telephone lines and offers huge savings by using VoIP telephony networks for making and receiving calls. This product interfaces analogue devices to VoIP based telephony networks.  The analogue devices that are used include fax machines, analogue telephones, analogue conference telephones and many others.

It is basically a lower end Voice-over-IP device that supports one telephone number and one RJ-45 port that interfaces Ethernet network. It is compatible with many service providers.

-         It is light weight and compact in design

-         It provides VoIP services on conventional analogue telephone devices.

-         It can be plugged with any phone system

-         Offers huge savings and effective IP solution.

Linksys SPA3000 Analog Telephone Adapter

This adapter costs $70.00 and provides world class VoIP services for both the service providers and end users. The SPA-3000 delivers VoIP adapter functionality that was earlier found in the SPA-2000 and SPA-1000/1 along with additional advantage of an integral connection for traditional telephone network applications. SPA-3000 users easily route local calls from landlines and cell phones to a VoIP service provider and vice versa. Users need to call their SPA-3000 via a local phone number and they can greatly reduce the international and long distance telephone charges by using the SPA-3000.

TRENDnet VoIP USB Phone Adapter

TrendNet adapter costs $40.95 and user can make and receive regular or Skype calls with their existing telephone.

-         Offers remote calling feature that supports USB Bus-powered without any external power source

-         It is compliant with Windows 2000/XP

-         It can be easily installed with Windows Based Utility. It is easy to Plug and Play

-         Offers savings by using VoIP services and reduces monthly telephone charges

Analog Telephone Adapter 1-ETHERNET 1-FXS Voip

This Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA) is basically a single-port device that can be managed remotely. It allows subscribers to use their analogue telephones and fax machines with VoIP services. This device is compact and enables the user to use VoIP services with existing telephones at home and fax machines at offices. It permits the VoIP service providers to make huge savings, delivers improved quality of service and better customer satisfaction via auto-configuration as well as remote supervision of the ATA device. It is among the leading selling adapter in VoIP market. It offers great quality of sound.

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As a result of continuous growth in telecom and rising demand for advanced applications, there are lots of smartphones have introduced into the market that  comes with powerful processors, larger screens, open operating systems and abundant memory.

Apple iPhone 3GS

The iPhone is a revolutionary iPhone that combines the functionality of mobile phone, iPod and internet in one device. The iPhone 3GS is the advanced multimedia smartphone that provides common cell phone features such as video recording, voice dialling and multimedia messaging. It runs faster and offers longer battery life and provides support to thousands of applications.

iPhone comes with Multi-Touch interface that requires the user to simply tap the phone to make call or do other selection. The iPhone 3GS is the first iPhone that delivers a complete range of accessibility features and presents 3.5 inch display that shows rich multimedia content including movies, music, TV shows, and more.

Motorola Droid (Verizon Wireless)

The Motorola Droid presents an outstanding display screen and comes with the benefits of Android 2.0 that includes a faster Web browser, better messaging and Google Maps Navigation application. It also provides excellent call quality with long talk time. It shows a distinct improvement over previous Android devices.

The Motorola Droid comes with QWERTY keyboard and its dialpad control is limited to the home screen. It has got great music and video capabilities. It is easily among the most powerful and fastest device among Google Android. It integrates the openness of the Android platform and acts as a smartphone that score over other touch-screen devices available in the market.

HTC Nexus One by Google

The Nexus One comes with an exceptional display and a lightning-fast processor. It also offers improved voice capabilities and robust performance. Users can store their applications on the internal memory like other Android phones. The chief advantage of this phone is that all versions of this comes are unlocked.

This phone also provide many useful and advanced features including a full duplex speakerphone, multimedia messaging, a text-to-speech feature, a compass, Wi-Fi, A2DP stereo Bluetooth and many more. It also supports the Google applications like YouTube, Google Voice, Google Goggles, GTalk, and Picasa.

RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700

The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 presents a sleeker design that includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, gorgeous display and an optical trackpad. This smartphone comes with 3G functionalities and provides Bluetooth, GPS and Wi-Fi with UMA support.

This phone comes with a faster processor and compact handset with smaller keyboard. Overall it is an improved version of the previous blackberry phones with a sleeker design and powerful performance.

Palm Pre Plus (Verizon)

The Palm Pre Plus provides double RAM and the storage capacity of the Palm Pre. This smartphone comes with an inductive back cover that offers Touchstone charging and better QWERTY keyboard. The Palm Pre Plus scores over the other WebOS device with its better design, performance and upgraded features.

The Palm Pre Plus provides the multitasking functionalities, brighter screen, and a faster processor. As it comes with extra RAM, it renders a big difference in multitasking and it is the best phone Palm has ever made.

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List Price: $34.99

-         This is 5.8 GHz handset compatible with TRU8 series, TRU9 series, UIP18 series, CLX series, and Elite series

-         Offers useful features like Call Waiting, Caller ID along with 100-station memory

-         Provides handset speakerphone that is headset compatible

-         Comes with DirectLink 2-way radio

-         Package comprises of charger and handset only that comes with one-year warranty

It presents many useful features and accessories like IntegriSound life-like audio, 100-name phonebook, 100-number Caller ID memory, headset compatible, handset speakerphone, transfer phonebook memory between handsets and room/baby monitor functionality.

This handset supports 2-line bases and offers DirectLink 2-way radio feature, trilingual menus, personal ring feature, animated display, backlit display, voicemail waiting indicator, clock display, 20 ring tone options, lighted keypad, last 3 number redial and mute/hold features.

Belkin Wi-Fi Phone for Skype

List Price :  $179.99

-         Allows the user to enjoy unlimited phone calls over Wi-Fi networks free of charge and  without using computer

-         Functions similar to existed Skype account of user and is Skype Certified

-         Easily connected to any secured or open access WiFi network

-         Provides outstanding Voice Quality

-         Supports WEP, WPA and WPA2

This handset is pre-loaded with Skype software and thus shows the similar Skype interface. It can be used with any wireless network. User can use on-screen colour menu to make a call. It also assists in locating the contact and viewing their availability online.

This Wi-Fi Phone is Skype-certified and thus presents the all the features of Skype account one gets while using Skype on PC.

USB Cordless Phone for Skype, Yahoo and MSN

Price :  $53.42

-         Offers high quality speakerphone

-         Provides crystal clear voice clarity with cancellation of digital echo

-         Offers big graphic LCD along with blue colour backlight

-         Presents multi-language caller ID display

-         For all incoming calls, it provides base and handset ring

User can review Skype contacts as well as call list on his handset LCD. It has base and handset ring for all incoming calls. It also comes with auto-select RF channel that gives superior quality of voice Speaker function. The handset has LCD display which supports all languages for contact list. It has hardware Radio rang up to 50 feet. It provides more than 100 hours of standby time and 10 hours of talk time.

GE 5.8 GHZ – 2 Line Accessory Handset-for 25865GE3

List Price:  $65.79

-         Offers two-line convenience that comes with distinctive ring and each line has line-in-use indicators

-         Comes with 2 lines where second line can be used for the kids or for the computer

-         Provides useful features like Call waiting, Caller ID with 50 name and Number memory

-         Allows the user to enjoy hands free communications by using handset Speakerphone

-         Allows the user to review and delete list of coming calls with Caller ID

-         Offers one-Touch redial that helps the user to redials the last number called

Linksys CIT300

Price  :  $109.99

-         It offers the Skype features on the handset

-         Provides 2-in-1 cordless DECT line for a standard analogue line and Skype line

-         No need of PC for making calls over Skype

-         Allows the user to view the Skype contact list on LCD display

-         Supports range of Skype products like SkypeIn, SkypeOut and Skype Voicemail

To make a call, user can connect the USB Base Station to his PC. This will show Skype contact list on the handset’s screen. User can choose the contact from the list and start talking. Thus it allows the user to enjoy the convenience of cordless handset while using Skype. User can now move around while talking rather than sitting in front of his PC. The Linksys Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit comprises of the handset, a USB Base Station and a charger.

Cisco SPA921

List Price:  $99.99

This handset offers easy station moves in addition to shared line appearances spanning across geographically distributed locations. It presents four lines of Internet telephony for usage. The SPA941 connects to an Internet telephony provider directly as well as to an IP PBX through its single Ethernet port.

Each line is assigned its own extension or phone number.  User can get a high-resolution graphical display that makes it easy to use menu- and web-based configuration. It fulfils the requirements of traditional business users while offering the benefits of IP telephony.  Some of the useful features include easy station moves, shared line appearances and many more.

IPEVO USB Handset for Skype

List Price: $29.99

It is a plug-in handset that is designed entirely for Skype. It is very easy to use and offers seamless integration with the most popular VoIP software of the world. The looks and exterior of the phone are similar to Skype interface with tailor made functions and buttons that makes it very convenient for user to place a call using PC.

-         “s” key activates the Skype window on the desktop of user PC

-         Toggle “buddy jog” allows the user to scroll easily through contact list

-         “+” key initiates a SkypeOut call

-         Number pad allows the user to dial the numbers similar to a regular telephone

This handset is optimized for Skype and delivers excellent call quality and “hollow” mouthpiece design eliminates the interference due to echo effect.

Uniden UIP1868P 5.8 GHz

Price: $199.99

-         Offers useful features like Call Waiting, Caller ID along with 100-station memory

-         Provides handset speakerphone that is headset compatible

-         Comes with DirectLink 2-way radio

-         Package comprises of charger and handset only that comes with one-year warranty

Linksys CIT200

-         Offers wireless handset that provides support to incoming and outgoing calls

-         Provides messaging with a free Skype account

-         Allows the user to connect USB port to the desktop

-         Provides support to maximum of four handsets

-         Includes various features line Caller ID screen, call waiting, speakerphone and intercom

-         Package comprises of charger and handset only that comes with one-year warranty

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Top 5 VoIP phones are listed below

Grandstream Budgetone 102

The Grandstream Budgetone 102 phone is an inexpensive entry-level phone that offers good quality of voice calls. This phone supports many basic features, and also possesses firewall support. It is very easy to set up the phone and it contains two Ethernet RJ-45 ports that permit good network sharing. The appearance of the phone looks good and is ideal for small business and home users. Phone has bigger buttons which makes it easy to dial numbers. The phone gets an IP address via DHCP which is obtained from the display menu system. This phone menu also assists in fixing phone menu.  User can complete the do the settings of the phone via the built-in web manager tool.

Siemens Gigaset C450IP

The Siemens Gigaset C450IP is among the first mass market SIP phones. This phone can be operated in dual mode where user can easily switch from VoIP calls to fixed line calls using single keystroke thereby working with both VoIP and PSTN connections. It can be easily configured with VoIP. It offers convenient hands free talking and supports multiple languages. This phone contains a colour screen with 4096 colours along with polyphonic tones. It delivers quality of service and offers support up to 6 DECT phones.  It provides dialling by directory numbers as well as IP addresses.

LinkSys SPA942

The LinkSys SPA942 phone looks very stylish and functional in design.  This phone is ideal phone for home or small business that uses an IP PBX or hosted IP telephony service. It provides high quality of sound and is truly outstanding in its features, values and support. It offers various advantages of IP telephony like shared line appearances, easy station moves, etc. It comes with dual switched Ethernet ports and other features like Caller ID, Call conferencing, Call Hold, etc. It is easy to install and also offers menu based and web based configuration.  It also offers secure remote provisioning.

Snom 300

The Snom 300 phone provides all relevant office functions like status display, group lines, picking the calls, and many more. It has menu based user interface that makes it easy to manage numerous features. Additionally it allows the user to access complex phone applications through the browser of connected PC.  It provides impressive list of features and it contains large buttons that make it easy to dial numbers. It is designed to be used in small offices, home, call centres, etc.

Polycom IP 331

The Polycom IP331 is basically a two-line SIP phone that offers splendid sound quality along with an extensive range of supported business telephony features. It possesses a single 10/100 Ethernet port and is ideal for common areas including hallways, break rooms, lobbies, etc. It provides two lines with up to two calls on each line. It comes with 4 way navigation keys with headset compatibility.

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Linksys WIP300

The Linksys WIP300 wireless IP phone supports the 802.11g Wi-Fi network that provides high-quality VoIP services. It is a stylish SIP WiFi consists of two ports including a headset port and a USB port. This phone brings impressive collection of features. The screen display is completely coloured and big in size. User can send and receive email via this phone and it presents the web based interface. This phone functions very well behind NAT using STUN. The battery of the phone lasts for 50 hours in standby mode and offers 3 hours of talktime. It is easy to use and configured.

Cisco 7920

The Cisco 7920 IP Wireless Phone offers flawless and sharp features including security, mobility, quality of service (QoS), and advanced management. It is ideal to be used along with Cisco-equipped networks. This phone is designed to meet the requirements of corporate environments. It allows the user to directly access voicemail with Menu key. It provides high quality of sound and various features are designed to keep pace with latest system enhancements. It provides multiple language support and over 24 user adjustable ringtones. It assists the user to quickly return calls by applying direct dial Back feature. It consists of six multiline extensions.

ZyXEL Prestige 2000W

The ZyXEL Prestige 2000W cordless IP phone comes with host of features like caller ID, Call Waiting, Call display, Call hold and Redial. It supports 802.11b wireless standard and possess a built-in NAT router that allows it to get connected to WAN similar to web server. This phone has monochrome screen but yet it is powerful in its functionality. It comprises of a blue backlit display and a 1.5mm headset port. It contains a built-in web based configuration menu and also supports auto-provisioning. It is among the first available cordless VoIP handsets.

NetGear SPH101

The NetGear SPH101 is the world’s first wireless IP phone that allows the user to make free calls to Skype users anytime, anywhere, without using a computer.  User can make and receive Skype calls wherever he has access to WiFi. It is 802.11g standard compliant and comes with battery with 20 hours of life in standby mode and offers 2 hours of talktime.  It is a beautiful phone with a multicoloured screen. The phone is preloaded with Skype and ready to use with WiFi network. It comprises of onscreen menu that allows the user to check the status of 200 contacts.

Linksys CIT200

The Linksys CIT200 wireless IP phone comes with backlit colour display, backlit keyboard and host of other features.  It is integrated with Skype and offers excellent range along with a very good battery life. User can access his Skype contacts directly from the phone itself. It offers a charger and handset that supports SkypeOut dialling.

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