| As VOIP services are so cost effective and enable | | | | ask if the VOIP service can be integrated with your |
| customers to save considerably on monthly phone bills, | | | | connection.o Find out if there are any promotional |
| more customers have been choosing VOIP service | | | | offers.o Find out if you can call any area such as |
| for residential use. There are all kinds of plans available | | | | offers of free calls within the US etc.o Find out how |
| to suit the varying needs of customers. Many people in | | | | much they charge per minute.o Find out all free |
| fact are confused regarding what to consider while | | | | services that the various firms offer and determine |
| subscribing to a service. | | | | which works out best.o Make sure you understand the |
| What You have to Consider while Opting for | | | | contract before you sign it and find out if there are any |
| Residential VOIP Service Providerso Many VOIP | | | | penalties for early termination of the contract.o Make |
| service providers such as Skype, Yahoo etc. offer | | | | sure e911 service is provided.o Opt for a service |
| free PC-to-PC calls and minimal amounts for | | | | provider that offers customer service 24/7 if possible |
| PC-to-PSTN lines. All that the customer needs is a | | | | and one that will help set up your existing phone |
| broadband connection and install software that is free | | | | system and an adaptor. |
| to download, and a headset.o Do some research and | | | | VOIP technology is on the rise and many people are |
| find out who the various residential VOIP providers are | | | | already switching to use it. As a customer, you should |
| and the rates they charge, the free service that they | | | | compare different plan and choose a service provider |
| offer, the rates etc.o Determine if you want a service | | | | that will best fit your needs. Residential plans usually |
| that you can use with your existing phone connection | | | | come in two types of packages: basic and unlimited. |
| or need an entire new phone system.o Find out if you | | | | Basic package has certain amount of minutes to use, |
| may get a virtual number.o Find out if you need an | | | | whereas unlimited package gives you unlimited local |
| adaptor, and if the adaptor can be used for any other | | | | calls long distance talk time. |
| connection.o If you have a DLS internet connection, | | | | |