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  What is VoIP/Internet Voice?
How can I Place a VoIP Call?

What Kind of Equipment Do I Need?
Is there a difference between making a Local Call and a Long Distance Call?
If I have Internet Voice service with VoipNexus can I use the service with my mobile (cellular phone)
If I have Internet Voice service, who can I call?
What Are Some Advantages of Internet Voice?
What Are Some disadvantages of Internet Voice?
Can I use my Computer While I talk on the Phone?
Can I Take My Phone Adapter with me When I Travel?
Does my Computer Have to be Turned on?
Does the U.S. FCC Regulate VOIP?  * Important News For US & Canadian citizens
 
  What is Voip?Internet Voice
VoIP allows you to make telephone calls using a computer network, over a data network like the Internet. VoIP converts the voice signal from your telephone into a digital signal that travels over the internet then converts it back at the other end so you can speak to anyone with a regular phone number. When placing a VoIP call using a phone with an adapter, you'll hear a dial tone and dial just as you always have. VoIP may also allow you to make a call directly from a computer using a conventional telephone or a microphone.
 

   How Can I Place a VoIP Call?
Depending on the service, one way to place a VoIP call is to pick up your phone and dial the number, using an adaptor that connects to your existing high-speed Internet connection. The call goes through your local telephone company to a VoIP provider. The phone call goes over the Internet to the called party's local telephone company for the completion of the call. Another way is to utilize a microphone headset plugged into your computer. The number is placed using the keyboard and is routed through your cable modem.
 

  What Kind of Equipment Do I Need?

A broadband (high speed Internet) connection is required. This can be through a cable modem, or high speed services such as DSL or a local area network. You can hook up an inexpensive microphone to your computer and send your voice through a cable modem or connect a phone directly to a telephone adaptor.

 

   
  Is there a difference between making a Local Call and a Long Distance Call?

Some VoIP providers offer their services for free, normally only for calls to other subscribers to the service. Your VoIP provider may permit you to select an area code different from the area in which you live. This means you may not incur long distance charges if you call a number in your area code regardless of geography. It also means that people who call you may incur long distance charges depending on their area code and service.

Some VoIP providers charge for a long distance call to a number outside your calling area, similar to existing, traditional wireline telephone service VoIP Nexus does not charge for any call within the United States or Canada plus 18 other countries listed in the Global Calling Plan.  VOIP Nexus permits you to call anywhere within our Residential Global calling plan at a flat rate for an unlimited number of minutes
 
  If I have Internet Voice service with VoipNexus can I use the service with my mobile (cellular phone)

Depending upon your service, you may share your voip dial tone with your cellular/mobile phone...indeed you can share with up to five members of your family.  We advise you to choose your cellular provider wisely. Many providers will allow you to call your home number at no charge etc all day or at least during a portion of the day which can work to your advantage with changes in time zones.  More information is available

 
  If I have Internet Voice service, who can I call?

Depending upon your service, you might be limited only to other subscribers to the service, or you may be able to call any phone number, anywhere in the world. The call can be made to a local number, a mobile phone, to a long distance number, or an international number. You may even utilize the service to speak with more than one person at a time. The person you are calling does not need any special equipment, just a phone.

 

  What Are Some Advantages of Internet Voice?

Because Internet Voice is digital, it may offer features and services that are not available with a traditional phone. If you have a broadband internet connection, you need not maintain and pay the additional cost for a line just to make telephone calls.

With many Internet Voice plans you can talk for as long as you want with any person in the world (the requirement is that the other person has an Internet connection). You can also talk with many people at the same time without any additional cost.

 

  What Are Some disadvantages of Internet Voice?

If you're considering replacing your traditional telephone service with Internet Voice, there are some possible differences:

Some Internet Voice services don't work during power outages and the service provider may not offer backup power;

It may be difficult for some Internet Voice services to seamlessly connect with the 911 dispatch center or identify the location of Internet Voice 911 callers; Please click here to learn more about 911/E911 and the US & Canadian Governments policies....Voip Nexus cautions users in those countries before purchasing  service .....

or They may or may not offer white page listings.

 

  Can I use my Computer While I talk on the Phone?

Yes

 

  Can I Take My Phone Adapter with me When I Travel?

You may be able to use your VoIP service wherever you travel as long as you have a high speed Internet connection available. In that case it would work the same as from your home or business.  When checking into your hotel/motel make sure that they have an ethernet outlet.  Many places now offer WIFI and you will not be able to use your service via WIFI unless you have the proper equipment...a WIFI phone...please check back at VOIPNEXUS.NET and see what is new and available regarding the ever changing technology.
 

 How Do I Know If I have a VoIP phone Call?

It will ring like any other call.
 

 Does my Computer Have to be Turned on?

Not if you are making calls with a phone and adaptor or special VoIP phone, but your broadband Internet connection needs to be active. You can also use your computer while talking on the phone.
 

  Does the U.S FCC Regulate VoIP? As Well As The Canadian counterpart?

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has worked to create an environment promoting competition and innovation to benefit consumers. Historically, the FCC has not regulated the Internet or the services provided over it. On February 12, 2004, the FCC found that an entirely Internet-based VoIP service was an unregulated information service. On the same day, the FCC began a broader proceeding to examine what its' role should be in this new environment of increased consumer choice and what it can best do to meet its role of safeguarding the public interest.

The FCC has organized an FCC Internet Policy Working Group to identify, evaluate and address policy issues that will arise as telecommunications services move to Internet-based platforms. For more information on the Working Group, please visit www.fcc.gov/ipwg

Aspects of these considerations may change with new developments in internet technology. You should always check with the VoIP service provider you choose to confirm any advantages and limitations to their service.