VoIP Providers Comparison II - Time Warner VOIP, Verizon VoiceWing, Vonage
Monday, July 10th, 2006
The revolution in the communication network has come about, with the joining up of the traditional phone system and the world of web. The advantage of Internet is in the transmission of data through computers. People across the globe can communicate in real time, as distances are no more a hurdle for communication. VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is technically the transmission of voice over Internet and the rule that governs the transmission between the computers is known as the Protocol.
The landline phones work on the principle of converting voice into analog signals for transmitting them through cables whereas VoIP works by converting analog signals into digital signals in units of 0s and 1s for transmissions over Internet. VoIP calls can be made through both traditional phones and IP phones. An Analog Telephone Adaptor (ATP) is required for the traditional phone lines but for the IP phones a microphone is required to be plugged into the computer having software that enables voice transmission and an Internet connection provided by the ISP.
The business of VoIP has grown in leaps and bounds and it has made the market extremely competitive. Bigger companies such as Cisco, Motorola, Clariys and Juniper networks are facing tough resistance but have overshadowed the smaller ones by providing subsidized services many a times. The basic strategy of the VoIP providers is to subsidize the basic services by generating more and more revenue from its value added services such as the differential call plans. However, the thumb rule for VoIP services for earning customers is to provide services that are reliable, have quality and are cost effective.
Features of Time Warner Voice VoIP / Internet Phone Service
Time Warner is a leading global entertainment and Media Corporation and the big names associated with it are Warner Bros. Entertainment, America Online, Time Inc., Time Warner Cable, Home Box Office, New Line Cinema and Turner Broadcast System. The company aims at to be the frontrunner by making an entry into the high speed broadband Internet industry and the implementation of VoIP services.
Time Warner Voice over Internet Protocol Service
Time Warner has recently entered into the much growing industry of digital telephony and has singled out itself by providing noteworthy features, which include Unlimited Usage. Time Warner Voice service lets its customers to make unlimited calls anywhere in the U.S. and Canada and talk as long as they want to, without paying any extra charge the common telephone services of Caller ID / Call Waiting ID are also provided. Other prominent features are extremely low cost digital voicemail service, Enhanced 911 Service – which automatically displays your address and phone number on the dispatcher’s screen, Technical Assistance is provided for prompt disposal of problems, if any.
Vonage
Vonage, Sprint, Verizon, BroadVoice and AOL are some of the big names associated with VoIP service providers. In the recent years, Vonage has earned an unparallel position and is better known as the leading Broadband phone Company. Its subscribers can make unlimited long distance calls to any place in US, Canada and Puerto Rico at low cost. Vonage has managed to lead an era of VoBB (Voice over Broad Band) services through its aggressive marketing techniques.
Vonage offers to its customers an unbeatable plan of unlimited calling at a cost of $24.99. Other comprehensive packages offered by Vonage include Basic 500 priced at $14.99, Small business unlimited at $49.99 and Small Business Basic at $39.99.
Verizon VoiceWing
Verizon offers VoIP service over the broadband Internet connection and is known by the name of Verizon VoiceWing. Customers interested in VoiceWing require a DSL, cable or Verzion Fios Internet service connection, a telephone, a router and a telephone adapter.
Verizon charges a setup fee of $35.95 from its customers for allowing them to use their regular telephone with Verizon’s VoIP Service. Version’s VoiceWing service comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee scheme, which gives the user ample time to check the quality of the service provided.