how do I choose my VoIP telephony equipment?
PC phones
Software that you install on your computer that allows you to make calls using your VoIP account.
Best used in conjunction with a headset plugged to your computer.
| advantages: Easy to install. FREE of Charge. Quick to set-up. |
VoIP Adapters
This state-of-the-art VoIP access device allows traditional phones to be connected to the latest Internet VoIP services, without the need for a PC.
| advantages: Cheap solution. User to utilize his traditional landline phone with a VoIP account. |
IP Phones
VoIP Desk Phones designed for different environments: small offices, call centers, lobbies, recreation rooms, or in the home. It fits into its environment without any troubles. Through numerous telephone functions, the demands of everyday office communication can be easily managed the same way your traditional phone would be. Also Called Voip DECT Phone
| advantages: No need for an adapter (direct connection to internet). Easy to manage multiple calls. More complex telephone functions. |
VoIP DECT Phone Systems
With portable DECT IP phones, users can make two IP calls through the base station or, one IP call and one traditional PSTN call throught the same handset.
| advantages: Portable. Up to 6 different handsets in one location. Easy to manage multiple calls. |
WiFi Mobiles
Designed to be portable, WiFi Phones can be carried anywhere in your office or home or home. This phone has the ability to automatically search for connect to any WiFi access point, whether it be at work, at home, or at the local internet café. Designed for single user VoIP account.
| advantages: Portable. Wireless. Cheap calls anywhere you go in the world provided there are WiFi access point. |
GSM/WiFi mobiles
Dual mode GSM/WiFi handset, combining tri-band capabilities with the support of SIP VoIP via an integrated WLAN 802.11g interface. The DualPhone works like a standard mobile phone - any GSM SIM card will work and mobile phone features such as SMS, MMs, e-mail, and internet browsing are easily enabled.
| advantages: Automatically switches to any WiFi access point; making the same mobile services available indoors at a higher speed and lower cost. |
