December 28, 2004
PC Phone with VoIP
In 2005, the Internet will threaten the phone industry like never before, with VoIP becoming more commonplace. Should PC users turn their computers into their phones?
According to the Globe and Mail:
Among the attractions of Internet telephone service, already in an estimated 600,000 households nationwide, are inexpensive, often unlimited local and long-distance calling plans and less red tape when compared to conventional phone service. In addition, many of the Internet phone providers have rolled out new features and options made possible by the decentralized nature of Internet technology.
The growth in new features is attributable to a jump in the number of companies providing Internet phone service (known as VoIP for voice over Internet protocol), each vying for a slice of a growing pie of new subscribers and differentiating themselves on options as well as price. Sorting through these plans may take some time, but it can pay off in the form of greater savings and more features.
Read more: Should your PC be your phone?
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