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VoIP Hardware Devices

Sushant — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:12:16 +0000

In order to place and receive VoIP calls over the internet, user needs certain VoIP hardware devices. User is required to do a proper hardware setup that will allow them to achieve high quality call clarity with significant reductions in telephone bills.

There are various VoIP hardware devices available and it depends on the specific requirement of residential or business customers to use a suitable VoIP hardware. It ranges from a simple headset with PC or detailed set of network equipments that comprises of routers and phone adapters.

Some of the commonly used VoIP Hardware devices are as follows:

PC Handsets

PC Handsets are basically meant to provide the features of telephone. They get connected to user PC via USB or a sound card. PC handsets are used along with softphone that allows the user to make VoIP calls with great ease and convenience. PC handset can also be plugged into an IP phone and thus allows multiple users to use the same phone.

PC Headsets

A PC headset is basically a multimedia device that allows the user to listen to audio from his PC and make calls by using a microphone. It is very commonly used VoIP device for making calls.

Analog Telephone Adapters

An Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA) is also known as a phone adapter simply. It is a key device that functions as a hardware interface between a digital VoIP line and an analogue PSTN telephone system. It converts the analog signals into digital voice packets at the call origination point and on the receiving end it converts the digital voice packets back to analog voice signals.

User do not require phone adapter if he using PC-to-PC VoIP. It is required when user is making use of existing telephones or using monthly VoIP service at office or home.

Examples of VoIP Adapter are Linksys PAP2 Phone Adapter, D-Link DVG-1402SL, Sipura SPA-3000, etc.

Telephone Sets

The telephone sets acts as the interface between user and service. It is an essential VoIP hardware device that functions as an input and an output device. User can choose from various types of phones available with VoIP as per the requirements and conditions.

VoIP Routers

A router connects the user PC to the internet. It also fragments and reassembles the packets to be travelled over the net. Router also routes the packets to their destination. In addition to routing of packets, it also interacts with other routers on the Internet. The voice packets which travelled over the internet, crosses many routers prior to reaching destination.

User is required to use an ADSL router if he has an ADSL broadband connection. In case, user is using wireless internet connection, he is required to use a wireless router. Most of the wireless router comes with additional functionality to work with both the wireless and wired networks. Wireless routers have cable ports to plug in the network cables and devices.

Examples of VoIP routers are Linksys WRT54G, Belkin Wireless Pre-N, Netgear WGR826V, etc.

What is Net2Phone VoIP?

Sushant — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:35:08 +0000

Net2Phone was founded in the year 1996 and since then it has emerged as a reliable VoIP company. It is one of the world’s leading VoIP providers for over a decade that delivers voice services over data networks. Net2Phone has offered the innovative communication solutions for the retail customers and cable operators across the globe.

Net2Phone offers low-cost and high-quality VoIP services that include residential, business VoIP, calling cards and carrier services either directly or through partners. Net2 Phone is recognized as the first company that had bridged the Internet with the PSTN (Public switched telephone network). Currently, Net2Phone routes nearly millions of minutes daily over data networks and saves up to 90% off as compared to traditional long distance rates.

How to select Net2 Phone Plan?

VoiceLine is home phone service provided by Net2Phone at the cheaper rates. With VoiceLine, customers can use local and long distance calling for just $24 a month and save a bundle on home phone service. Additionally, VoiceLine offers 13 free popular calling features including caller ID, call waiting, voicemail and many more.

VoiceLine Unlimited U.S. & Canada Calling Plan: It costs $24 per month and offers unlimited local and long distance calling anywhere in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. In addition to that, the basic plan provides low international calling rates to more than 250 countries.

VoiceLine Unlimited U.S. & Canada Calling Plan plus Unlimited World: It costs $39 per month and includes all the allowances in the basic plan above and also unlimited calling to more than 60 countries around the globe. Now customer can make calls to various countries across the globe without worrying about phone charges.

There are no hidden fees applied. Also, there are no activation fees, shipping and handling fees, equipment fees, switching fees involved. Customers are charged for their monthly fees ($24 or $39) and $1 for enhanced service fee every month.

What are the Calling Features provided?

Net2Phone offers a range of calling features like Call Blocking, Call Forwarding, Call Return, Call Waiting, Caller ID, Do Not Disturb, Reach Me, Redial, Remote Feature Management, Service Interruption Forwarding, Speed Dial,3-Way Calling, Account Balance Announcement, Calling Card Option, Language Selection, etc.

Pros

- Unlimited local & long distance calling to countries across the world

- 13 free calling features

- Keep the existing phone number

- No equipment needs to be purchased

- No activation fees is required

- Easy to sign up, easy to use

- Innovative company focussed on developing telephony technology

- Competitive pricing

Cons

- No warranty is provided on equipment

- $49 termination fee on month-by-month plan

- Reports of negative BBB complaints

- Yap Jack is not available any more

Conclusion

VoiceLine from Net2Phone offers more calling features than provided by the traditional telephone company. It comes at a low monthly price and one can keep his existing telephone number. Best part is that it offers unlimited calling to more than 60 countries across the world.

What is HyperDog Digital VoIP service?

Sushant — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:45:49 +0000

HyperDog Digital is a marketing affiliate of Infinite Communications Group Inc which is an Internet and telecommunications service provider with more than 8 years of experience. It is a leading edge technology that will revolutionise the communication scenario.

HyperDog permits customers to transform their broadband Internet connection into a phone line. One can save 36-66% with HyperDog Digital in comparison to traditional phone service. Additionally, customers can move their phone service anytime and use it anywhere worldwide. One get the services like any regular phone line and keep the existing phone number.

How to select the best HyperDog Plan?

HyperDog offers three residential plans and two business plans that meet the specific requirements of the customers and business needs.

Popular Unlimited Contract: It costs at $19.99 per month and offers Unlimited Calls in U.S. & Canada. It also provides free calling to Europe or Asia and to Puerto Rico. It comes with one year contract and first month is absolutely free.

Popular Unlimited: It costs at $24.99 per month and offers Unlimited Calls in U.S. & Canada. It also provides free calling to Europe or Asia and to Puerto Rico. It is without any contract and first month is absolutely free.

Home Basic: It costs at $14.99 per month and offers unlimited incoming calls. It also 500 Minutes to U.S. & Canada and first month is absolutely free.

Business Unlimited: It costs at $49.99 and offers two phone lines. It provides unlimited Calls in U.S. & Canada and offers free calling to Europe or Asia and to Puerto Rico. First month is absolutely free.

Business Basic: It costs at $39.99 and offers two phone lines. It provides 1500 minutes in U.S. & Canada and first month is absolutely free.

What features do I get?

All plans offer great calling features that are available from with the local phone company. Some of the features are chargeable while most of them come free with our packages. Many call features can be controlled and managed directly from the phone and online via the secure user panel. This permits you to manage your account from anywhere over the internet.

Features provided by HyperDog include Call Hold, Caller ID Block, Caller ID Display, Call Waiting, Call Forward Always, Call Forward On-Busy, and Call Forward No-Answer, 3-Way Calling, 911 Dialling, Voicemail and Voice to Email.

Pros

- Offers savings up to 36 – 66% over the traditional phone lines

- Provides savings even more on long distance calls with our unlimited Canada/U.S. plan

- Phone line is portable worldwide

- Keep the existing Phone Number

- Offers Money Back Guarantee

- Manage the account online and control features

Cons

- HyperDog Digital does not work with Dial Up connection. It works only with any high speed internet connection like Cable or ADSL.

- Customer service hours are limited

Conclusion

HyperDog Digital offers phone service that works virtually in a similar fashion as traditional phone service. It possesses same selection of call features and is a lot cheaper than current phone service. It also offers savings on long distance and is portable.