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By now, most of us have heard about VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and the possibility of making cheap if not free calls. Though some of us already know how this actually works, the general public has no idea on how to take advantage of VoIP systems. Basically, VoIP is done by implying internet technology to carry our voice across great distances. Here are the three most common implementations of VoIP:

PC to PC (Peer to Peer)

It might not seem to be very apparent to the common person but VoIP use is very prevalent via PC to PC connections. Almost all messenger applications like Skype, AIM, and Yahoo have their own version of a VoIP system to let their users talk to each other. Even if you do not prefer to be restricted to messenger applications, you can also find a lot of software whose sole function is VoIP. These are called “softphones”, a merger between software and phones. You can use softphones independent of messenger applications. As long as you have configured it right and your internet connection is reliable, you’re free to make phone calls to anyone who also uses VoIP. Calling to standard landlines though is a little bit complicated. You would need to subscribe to a company who switches your call to the standard phone line. Though these companies would charge you, it is quite minimal compared to the exorbitant prices that are charged to you whenever you call long distance.

ATA

The Second possible option is by using you regular telephone even if it is not digital. VoIP systems carry voice in a digital format since the internet is digital. This is achieved by attaching an ATA (Analog Telephone Adapter) between your traditional phone and your computer or your router. This is already a hardware solution so understandably these kinds of hardware come in VoIP packages that some companies provide. This usually means that you are already tied up to their service just like with traditional phone systems. So you better be careful in choosing the company you subscribe to since you might get slapped with hefty charges if you unsubscribe early. The general advantage of the hardware solution is the fact that it’s transparent. Meaning you don’t have to bother with anything else once you’ve got it working. You can use it just like you would use your ordinary telephone line.

IP Phone

The last option is via an IP phone. This is basically the equivalent of an ATA with a phone attached to it already. Though there seems to be no difference compared to just using an ATA, an IP phone captures voice signals in digital form already so there is no need for hardware that converts analog signals to digital signals. It might appear neater and sleeker compared to an ATA and regular phone combo but the disadvantage is that you are basically stuck with that phone since it’s a compact whole. IP phones have a connector that is the same as a LAN cable. This plugs directly to your router for transparent connections.

Today the fastest developing and most prolific technology is VoIP online. It has become very popular in a very short period of time due in part to its great benefits. Although at its early stages and still has a few kinks that needs to be worked out, there are already a lot of companies willing to offer the service to the general public. This is because the demand is so great that most companies are on a rush to tap this bursting market. One of these companies is VoIPBuster.

VoIPBuster offers their excellent software for free, and even allows you to call people on-line in their network for free as long you want to. Calls to other telephones or mobile phones though have a very minimal charge that is still way cheaper than calling with standard phones. In order to avail of VoIPBuster’s services you need to download and install their software. Then you need to register in their website so that you have an account name and password. You can now login to their software, add you friends who are also on VoIPBuster and talk to them all you want and its all free.

If you want to call someone who is not on VoIPBuster though, you would need to have some credits since it is no longer free for all locations. Don’t worry, there are still a lot of places that are still free but if you call somewhere where they have to charge you, you can still gain comfort from the fact that you are paying a lot less than if you uses you land-line or mobile phone to call. Another feature that they have is calling from another phone instead of calling from a computer. You can use your phone to dial a local access numbers where you can then enter the phone number of the person you want to call. This feature also carries very minimal charges that are automatically deducted from you account. So you better keep you account stocked so that you don’t get disconnected in the middle of an important call.

To review, here are the features and benefits of VoIPBuster:

• Free calls to anywhere on the world as long as you are both online on VoIPBuster
• They also offer local calls, long distance calls, and international calls. All at very low prices depending on where you are from and what country you are calling. Some locations are even free.
• VoIPBuster members also get an inbound telephone number where other users can call him. No matter where in the world, the charges would be equivalent to a local call.
• VoIPBuster doesn’t impose credit expiration dates. So you can stock up on credits and not worry about it expiring. It would always be there until you use it all up

Then there is the all-important sound and connection quality. VoIPBuster assures you that they have the right equipment to facilitate clear connections to whomever you want to call.