VOIP is the acronym for Voice over Internet Protocol and its function, simply stated, is the use of Internet for both outbound and incoming phone calls instead of the regular or analog phone line.

1. 5 reasons for consider a VOIP service
VOIP is the acronym for Voice over Internet Protocol and its function, simply stated, is the
use of Internet for both outbound and incoming phone calls instead of the regular or analog
phone line. Some VoIP services are limited to you calling only those using the same
service, but most other providers allow you to call anyone who has a telephone number –
be it local, long distance, mobile, or international number.
The bandwidth that has become increasingly available in recent times has prompted many
businesses to abandon the traditional telephone provider and prefer one that transmits their
voice communication over their existing network infrastructure. Those already paying for
the high-speed Internet connection will find it both easy and cost-effective making the
switch to VoIP. Further VoIP provides facilities such as voicemail, call waiting, transferring
between extensions etc.
You have to live with times and when a customer calls at your office, you can ill-afford to
look unprofessional. VoIP system will reflect the professional image your business
deserves. There are a lot of reasons why customers are choosing VoIP in their offices as
well as homes. From amongst the many reasons, one can identify five compelling ones.
• It is a common knowledge that Internet is becoming increasingly hi-tech through
broadband connections, thus making VoIP more reliable and with better voice
quality. Users will no longer complain about dropped calls, inaudible calls and other
similar malfunction. Most VoIP phone systems have an easy upgrade process
where you can expand the capacity and the number of users with a couple of clicks
of the mouse. This advantage enables you to pay only for capacity you need.
• It is to be noted that VOIP enables Unified Messaging, integrating email, voice mail,
IM, and Outlook integration. VOIP provider packages invariably allow unlimited
outward and inward calls including international calls. For people who frequently
make overseas calls, VOIP can mean terrible cost savings.

2. • Some VOIP services are computer based and lets one speak using a microphone
connected to a computer. Thus a computer based VOIP system is also capable of
transmitting video enabling the user to see the person while talking. VOIP systems
that do not use a computer have a digital VOIP phone or a VOIP adapter for use in
tandem with a regular telephone.
• VoIP is portable in the sense your phones will behave identically whether it is in your
office, home, or anywhere else where there is a high-speed Internet connection.
With traditional phone service, the number is tied to a single physical location and
moving to another location means getting a new number. However, with VoIP the
user merely plugs in the phone wherever he is and the same number is still
applicable.
• Needless to say, using VoIP is much cheaper – for one reason, there is a lot of
competition among VoIP carriers each trying to beat the other down with price.
Further, VoIP utilizes the existing Internet connection, which means there is no
necessity to pay for access and usage fees on two separate sets of wires. It is even
reported that most VoIP service providers offer a fixed fee for use on a monthly basis
and this fee is a lot lower than a regular phone service.
Source: RingCentral