You may be wondering if it is possible to place calls to individuals who have traditional phone service, and do NOT have VOIP service. The answer actually depends on who your Voice Over Internet Protocol provider is. For the most part, most providers allow you to call traditional analog phones from your VOIP phone or computer. When calling an analog telephone, the digital signal your VOIP phone creates is converted back into an analog audio signal, capable of being received by the conventional telephone.

Traditional analog phone connections use analog technology. Simply put, the technology used in Voice Over Internet Protocol works by converting your voice from this analog signal into a digital signal, which can then be sent over the internet. If you are calling a regular phone, the digital signal is converted back into a traditional analog signal before it reaches the destination.

There are three main methods in which Voice Over Internet Protocol is used. The first involves using a VOIP-capable telephone. Alternatively, VOIP service can be used with a traditional telephone by incorporating the use of a VOIP adaptor. Yet another way in which VOIP is made available is by simply using your PC equipped with the proper software.

One of the most popular benefits of using VOIP service is the savings in cost when compared to traditional local and long distance phone companies. There are no fees or taxes that are found with traditional phone service. Long distance calls are treated the same as local calls, and there are no limits to the amount of minutes you may use or calls you may make.

In addition, many VOIP packages include public switched telephone network (PSTN) features that most telephone companies charge extra for. Some of these features may include three-way calling, call-forwarding, auto-redial, and caller ID. Voice Over Internet Protocol also offers features not found with ordinary telephone service, such as the ability to send messages or data during conversation.

VOIP telephone service can be enjoyed by having broadband Internet access and having the proper equipment. There are a number of solutions to bring VOIP service to your home or office.

One common way VOIP technology is being used is through the use of IP phones. These phones are specially designed to be used with a VOIP connection. In most ways, they are very similar to traditional house phones, except that rather than having a traditional phone line connector, the IP phones have an Ethernet connector.

These VOIP-capable phones plug directly into your Internet router, bypassing the actual PC itself. The actual computer is then not required to be used with the phone. The necessary technologies are self-contained in the actual phone, and connected to the Internet directly through the router.