Calling over Internet has proved to be the best solution to avoid exorbitant monthly telephone bills, as Internet calls can save up to 40 to 60 percent when compared with PSTN services.
To make Internet calls one needs a high speed Internet connection, a computer, a sound card, speakers, head set with a microphone and special software used for setting up an Internet phone connection. Popularity of making calls over Internet has led many users to switch to VoIP services. The reasons for people opting for Internet telephony are many:
The Internet calling provides unified communication with others as it is backed with packet switching technique.
Unlike traditional PSTN services, the Internet telephony offers value added calling features including voice mail, caller ID, call conferencing, call waiting and call forwarding.
The service providers offer users cheap calling rates than the normal telephone calls. The facilities include unlimited PC to phone calling, PC to PC and so on.
Internet calls also improve productivity as it ensures excellent voice quality without any latency.
