VoIP For Dummies

VoIP For Dummies is written for anyone who wants to reduce or eliminate their toll charges while upgrading the level of computer networking services and calling features they receive. Here you discover not only what VoIP is but how you can implement it in your company or home. (You’ll even find out whether VoIP makes a lot of sense for your situation.)

VoIP has particular appeal to those who want to use their computer network to carry their telephone calls, thereby saving the expense of running different networks for each.

If you’re a consumer running broadband Internet services and you have sig- nificant toll charges each month, you should look into VoIP to make your toll calls. With VoIP running on your broadband line, you can save money each month by reducing your toll costs while still maintaining your traditional tele- phone service for local calls.

If you’re a manager who needs to decide about support or recommend whether to make the switch to VoIP, or if you’re an IT person looking to help your boss make an informed decision about integrated networking, this book provides an excellent place for you to begin.

I explain how VoIP works and how it compares to telecommunications tech-nology that was previously considered irreplaceable. By the time you finish Part III, you’ll see why many businesses throughout the world and consumers in the United States have turned to VoIP and integrated networking as their main system for data, voice, and video.