Frequently Asked Questions > What is Voice over IP (VoIP)? How is it different from regular phone lines? (5 entries)

  • I've heard that VoIP calls sound bad, is this true?
    There is nothing in this technology which would sound bad. In fact a properly-designed VoIP system will sound better than regular analog lines. VoIP quality depends on two things; ...
  • How does it work?
    VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. In short, it means that your voice is turned into a clear digitial signal and sent over the internet, much like e-mail and ...
  • How is it different from regular lines?
    VoIP doesn't require any "lines." There are no physical cables or connections associated with phone numbers and phone calls. This means we can freely associate as many phone numbers ...
  • Do I need any special cabling or equipment?
    No, the phones will share the existing cables and networking equipment with your computers, with no impact on either. As long as you have a computer network and internet access, ...
  • Can I get a phone number in another state or country?
    Definitely! We cover nearly every part of the US and Canada, with over 7000 different local rate centers available. In addition we can get numbers in most of Europe, ...