Comments on: What is VoIP?

By: kenk124

kenk124 — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:54:35 +0000

I found that even though VOIP is cost effective, I’d be very hesitant to rely on it for my only personal phone, or business service for the very reasons you stated above. The voice quality is not typically the best, even most cell service is more consistent, depending on the location. Also, the fact that if you lose your internet connection, you can lose your phone service is a little scary; unless you’ve got a backup plan like cellular. Also, I wasn’t aware that you cannot dial 911 until I read the comment above. That’s probably the most scary disadvantage of all!

By: young42

young42 — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:02:56 +0000

Your disadvantage of when cable is down so is your phone is the main reason why my work will not switch to VoIP. Not having a phone at home could be an advantage to piece and quite. Your post was very informative I did not know that digital voice and VoIP was the same. Not being able to call 911 and have them know where I was would make me nervous especially if I was older and lived alone.

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By: angie79

angie79 — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:01:26 +0000

I researched VoIP as well. It’s funny how I’ve been exposed to most of these topics that we are writing about but don’t really know all the information. I see the Vonage commercial at least once a day. Is there an alternative for those that don’t have broadband? I didn’t come up with any specific information about that.
I believe not being able to call 911 is a major disadvantage. I find that hard to comprehend that there isn’t a solution to that issue. What if a cell phone battery dies or doesn’t get service. I’m sure a solution for this will be explored in the near future.