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VoIP is a great way to get in contact with local and international clients without the use of a phone. You can save money and enjoy the convenience of a business phone that only the Internet can provide.VoIP, which stands for Voice over Internet Protocol, and is often pronounced "Voyp", is voice communications conducted via the internet. The voice communication is made possible by protocols that carry voice signals, and can be deployed on all IP networks. Other names for voip include "Broadband Phone", "Internet Telephony" and "IP Telephony". It is very easy to use voice protocols that provide you with a broadband phone. Popular programs that you can use for free are instant messengers such as MSN, Skype and Jajah. All of these programs use peer-to-peer protocols to connect you to the person you want to talk to, regardless of where they live in the world. To talk to someone over the internet there are two things you will need:1. Software: You need to download the software to your computer and set it up.2. A microphone and/or headset: Most people prefer headsets to keep conversations private and make working easier.Keep in mind that the person you are contacting will likely need the same software in order to connect to you.While using programs to communicate over the internet is free, there is another option that awaits you if you are interested in voip. Many programs, including Skype offer you a special service that allows you to use their program to call people on their landlines or cellular phone. Skype's version is known as "SkypeOut". Unlike the peer-to-peer connection, however, these services have a fee, but are still cheaper than the local phone or cellular company.Finally, the following are other great reasons why voip is ideal for the small business owner:* Mobility - you can talk to anyone in the world, even when you travel.* Automatic routing of calls - you can have your incoming calls automatically routed to your internet phone, and every time you go online, you can receive calls.* Additional features - many voip programs come with packages that you would have to pay extra for with the local phone or cellular company. This includes features such as call forwarding, call wating, automatic redial, 3-way calling and so on. Thus, anyway you look at it, voip make for a great phone for your business. Test a system out for yourself and see what you think. After all, not having to pay for a business phone can save plenty of money you can put to good use for something else.

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