Voice over Internet Protocol, also known as VoIP, has been a major player in the Connecticut communications industry since 2004. It's hard to imagine that under a decade ago the notion of using anything other than a phone to make a call was innovative. Today, VoIP phone services have grown to be commonplace on the consumer market, giving many individuals the opportunity to carry out conversations all over the world.
How Does Connecticut VoIP Phone Service Work?
VoIP is a group of technologies that deliver voice communications using the internet. To do this, the analog voice signal must be digitized, encoded and transmitted as Internet Protocol packets which is then received, decoded and converted to the proper signal according to the call's final destination.
VoIP calls in Connecticut are placed using either a computer, VoIP phone or conventional telephone that is hooked up to an adapter. With CT VoIP phone service calls can be made to either a telephone or another computer, giving you more flexibility in how you can communicate with family, friends and colleagues.
How VoIP Compares to Other Phone Services in Connecticut
There are many similarities and differences between Connecticut VoIP and traditional phone services.
Similarities
Just like traditional phone service, VoIP customers in Connecticut can make local, long distance and also international calls. Calls can be made to any telephone number whether it's a landline or a mobile phone.
VoIP phone calls also provide good sound quality and calls are received just like you would receive a traditional phone call if you're using a VoIP phone or regular phone that's connected to an adapter. The people you're calling will be unable to distinguish a traditional call from a VoIP call.
Connecticut VoIP providers offer customers the same great calling features as traditional phone companies and they have various calling plans as well.
Differences
Unlike traditional phone services in Connecticut, you will need an internet connection to make VoIP phone calls. Due to this you might not be able to place calls if your power goes out. Before you sign up for service ask the provider if they have backup power or another solution in cases where your power goes out.
VoIP calls are delivered over a packet switched network and don't require any phone lines, whereas traditional phone services a delivered over the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and require phone lines so as to receive service. So traditional phone service is limited to your home while VoIP service can be portal and utilized from any spot that has an internet connection.
However, this portability does have one drawback that isn't an issue with traditional phone service. Emergency 911 calls made employing a traditional phone service goes to a Public Safety Answering Point where the location and phone number can easily and automatically be identified. If you're using a VoIP phone service this information may not be automatically transmitted to 911 operators and when they do the location will be where the Connecticut VoIP phone service is registered, not the location where the caller is at that exact time.
How to Find Top Connecticut VoIP Phone Service Providers
Today there are a lot of Connecticut VoIP providers to choose from that offer both residential and business phone services. As stated before, each provider offers their own unique services, plans and prices. Because VoIP phone service doesn't require phone lines you aren't limited to providers that are strictly in your city.
Make sure to find out about the equipment necessary for service, their policy for handling 911 calls and power outages, what calling areas are built into their plans and whether or not you'll have any installation fees.
Vonage was among the first to provide VoIP phone services and to this day remains a well known choice among consumers. Although their headquarters are in the U.S. they provide service worldwide for both residences and businesses.
Other top Connecticut VoIP providers include: AT&T, Nextiva, RingCentral, Vocalocity and 8x8, Inc.
Get the best deals on VoIP phone service today. Check to see which providers have the best VoIP phone plans and prices in your area by calling the toll free number above or using the secure search form.
