VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol (Internet Protocol is referred to as IP) Internet Protocol is the communication method used for all internet traffic, the computer you're reading this on currently has an IP 'address' for instance to enable it to connect and communicate on the internet. Packets of data are sent to and from computers when communicating on the internet, talking to each other via their unique IP addresses. VoIP uses this same communication method to send packets of voice information when you make a call from your computer to whoever you are calling.
Compare VoIP Companies     Internet Phone Service specializing in Affordable Home and Business Broadband Phone Plans with many great features. Please see details below.   Plans / Cost Setup Fees Money Back Guarentee Countries Included Rating Unlimited: $16.58 - 22.95 500 mins.: $9.95 - $14.95 Depends on commitment $29.95 Activation $9.95 s&h for adapter 14 days, but activation, shipping are not refunded USA, Canada. 1             Packet8 is an affordable and easy-to-use broadband telephone and videophone service designed with both residential and business customers in mind. Packet8 allows anyone with broadband (high-speed) Internet access to use their regular phone to make UNLIMITED calls to anywhere in the U.S. and Canada for as little as $19.99 per month. Packet8 subscribers with videophones can make video calls for as little as $19.99 per month.   Plans / Cost Setup Fees Money Back Guarentee Countries Included Rating Unlimited: $16.58 w/ year prepay or $19.99 Unlimited Global: $49.99 $29.99 Activation $12.95 s&h for adapter 30 days USA, Canada also have international plan to 40 countries 2             SunRocket provides Internet phone service at an incredible price of $199 a year for unlimited local and long distance calls. That’s it. $199 - nothing more. It’s designed to replace your existing phone service from the phone company and you can even keep your phone number. We provide all the equipment needed to use Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) technology to save money on phone calls. You can return it and get for a refund at any time. There are no “catches.” Our service is saving people over $500 a year on phone service. You must have a broadband internet connection to use our service.   Plans / Cost Setup Fees Money Back Guarentee Countries Included Rating Unlimited: $16.58 w/ yr. prepay or $24.95 200 minutes: $9.95 $29.95 activation for annual plan $39.95 for others 31 days USA, Canada, Puerto Rico also have int'l plans 3             1-800-TRY-VOIP; Voip.com offers Residential and Business consumers the most comprehensive calling solutions on the market. E911, Make a Call, Voicemail, SoftPhone, Cellular voip, and Low international rates.   Plans / Cost Setup Fees Money Back Guarentee Countries Included Rating Unlimited: $24.99; 500 minutes: $14.99 $29.99 Activation; $9.95 s&h 30 days if not exceeded 250 mins. USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, Italy, France, Spain, UK, Ireland 4         FAQ What can VoIP actually do for me? Because you are already on the internet, probably paying a monthly broadband or dial-up charge for unlimited internet use you can take advantage of VoIP services to make FREE phone calls. Sound good? Sound too good to be true? Well nothing in life is free but VoIP can be as free as you want to make it. If you ignore the fact that you are paying for your broadband connection (you had it already, right!) then yes, VoIP can let you make unlimited FREE phone calls to anywhere in the world.     What do I need to start using VoIP? An internet connection and service with one of the companies above.     Do I need a broadband internet connection? Yes. You will need a broadband internet connection.