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Background
Internet Voice, also known as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), is a technology that allows you to
make telephone calls using a broadband Internet connection instead of a regular (or analog) phone
line. Some services using VoIP may only allow you to call other people using the same service, but
others may allow you to call anyone who has a telephone number - including local, long distance,
mobile, and international numbers. Also, while some services only work over your computer or a
special VoIP phone, other services allow you to use a traditional phone through an adaptor.
How VoIP / Internet Voice Works
What Kind of Equipment Do I Need?
A broadband Internet connection is
required to make VoIP calls
. Some services
allow you to use a regular telephone, as long
as you connect it to an adaptor. Some
companies allow you to make calls from a
computer or a VoIP phone that doesn’t require
an additional adapter. If you are calling a
regular telephone number, the person you are
calling does not need any special equipment,
just a phone.
VoIP converts the voice signal from your
telephone into a digital signal that travels over
the Internet. If you are calling a regular phone
number, the signal is then converted back at
the other end. Internet Voice can allow you to
make a call directly from a computer. If you
make a call using a phone with an adaptor,
you’ll be able to dial just as you always have,
and the service provider may also provide a
dial tone. If your service assigns you a regular
phone number, then a person can call you
from his or her regular phone without using
special equipment.
If I have VoIP Service, Whom 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, a long
distance, or an international number.
What Are Some Advantages of VoIP?
Because VoIP 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.
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.
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Is There a Difference Between Making a
Local Call and a Long Distance Call?
Some VoIP providers offer their service for free,
normally only for calls to other subscribers to the
service. Some VoIP providers charge for a long
distance call to a number outside your calling
area, similar to existing, traditional wireline
telephone service. Other VoIP providers permit
you to call anywhere at a flat rate for a fixed
number of minutes.
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.
Additional Considerations
If you’re considering replacing your traditional
telephone service with VoIP, there are some
possible considerations you should be aware
of:
Your VoIP provider may permit you to select an
area code different from the area in which you
live. This means that if your provider charges
for long distance, then charges could be based
on whether you call within your area code rather
than geographic area. It also means that people
who call you
may
incur long distance charges
depending on their area code and service.
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Some VoIP services don’t work during
power outages and the service provider
may not offer backup power;
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It may be difficult for some VoIP services
to seamlessly connect with the 911
emergency dispatch center or to identify
the location of VoIP 911 callers;
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
broadband Internet connection available. In that
case it would work the same as in your home.
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VoIP providers may or may not offer
directory assistance/white page listings.
How Do I Know If I have a VoIP Phone Call?
The phone will ring like any other call.
Aspects of these considerations may change
with new development in Internet Voice
technology. You should always check with the
potential VoIP service provider to confirm any
advantages and limitations to their service.
Does the FCC Regulate Internet Voice?
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.
Where to Go for Additional Information
and Assistance
For further information about VoIP, please
visit the FCC’s Consumer & Governmental
Affairs Bureau at
www.fcc.gov/voip
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