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Voice over IP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, is a technology that has been around for years but is now beginning to be offered by telephone and internet companies all over the Research Triangle Park area here in North Carolina. Voice over IP allows businesses to save money; it is also portable and includes a bundle of broad features not typically included with traditional phone service.

Affordability is one of the most appealing aspects of Voice over IP here in North Carolina and most providers offer a package with unlimited incoming and outgoing calls, including long distance. Ideal for geographically dispersed companies, Voice over IP phone bills will usually be much less expensive than a bill for a traditional phone line.

Phones that incorporate Voice over Internet Protocol typically range from $250 to $500 per phone but using a soft phone rather than a regular phone can keep costs even more affordable. Soft phones allow you to make and receive phone calls from your computer by using software. With a soft phone, one click calling and video capabilities are simple and affordable to use.

Voice over IP is portable so regardless of your location you can use Voice over IP if you have a broadband connection to the internet. Basically, VOIP can find you regardless of your location. Not only can you get connection whenever you are away, but you can also plug your normal telephone into the broadband connection at your destination. This allows you to make and receive phone calls using the same phone number and extension you use everyday at your office.

With Voice over IP technology, Raleigh, North Carolina providers can easily add extra telephone features at no cost. Making more than one simultaneous call on the same broadband connection is much, much more affordable with Voice over IP / PBX technology.

VoIP also enables your business to have extensive calling features like: automatic redial, forwarding calls, conference calls and caller ID. While typical phone companies charge extra for these features, VoIP providers such as Vonage and Packet8 have decent Voice over IP features for home use.

Video calling, file transfers, and other features available on your computer are also compatible with Voice over Internet Protocol. With Voice over IP, the phone line is on the same network as the computer and soft phone making more features readily available.

Organizations looking to save money should at least evaluate Voice over IP. Truly optimizing the Voice over IP technology involves implementing a PBX system and your own SIP lines. This level of technology allows you to have concurrent phone conversations without multiple telephone lines without a busy signal, again adding functionality and increased capabilities while simultaneously helping your business save money.