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Q: I consider VoIP again. We went around the block with SunRocket it a few years ago and was burnt! Thank you for your comparison, and assumes that you are intrests are purely altruistic. You must not Skyyp listed. I've heard a few times, but I do not really know much about them. Why are they not in your list to compare
A: We have not included in our comparison Skype VoIP today simply because it is a type of phone service Internet slightly different than the others we've reviewed. There are basically two types of VoIP services:
- Services like Vonage and PhonePower that allow you to make phone calls over your broadband Internet connection using a special router and standard phone .
- Services such as Skype that allow you to make calls directly from your PC, usually with a headset with a microphone. We call these "Calling PC" services.
We found that services like Skype are great for making calls where the voice quality and reliability are not as important. However, PC calling services are not a viable alternative fixed in our opinion.
Services such as Vonage and PhonePower the other hand, are very similar to traditional telephone service both call quality, user experience and reliability. These services also offer many benefits that phones are not fixed, such as Web-based voice mail.
So if you're looking for a cheap and easy way to make quick calls from your PC, Skype is a great option. However, if you need a receipt of fixed quality and reliability, we recommend a service like Vonage.
You can learn more by visiting our Comparison of VoIP services NextAdvisor.com