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The Global Positioning System (GPS) was funded, developed and controlled by the US Department of Defense. Since the late seventies, GPS has become an important aid to navigation around the world. Initially designed for the US military, GPS became publicly available years later and it is now considered an important feature in lots of consumer products.
The Ying and Yang of VoIP
As more and more consumers learn about Voice over Internet Protocol phone services, they are trying to find a definitive answer to one burning question: Is this thing reliable enough to replace the Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) they grew up with and have built their lives around?
There are, in fact, a great many positive reasons to switch from POTS to VoIP:
1. It's cheaper. Way cheaper. From about $9.95 for the most basic service (still far better than POTS) to $39.95 for residential; business plans usually run from $49.95-to-$99.95 and include a separate fax number.
2. The free VoIP "modem" is shipped to you in 5 to 10 days; buy it at a store for same-day service and the VoIP firm will reimburse or credit it against your bill.
What You Must Know Before Buying a VOIP Handset
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With the recent growth in VOIP and internet telephones, there has also been an increase in the selection of hardware available for use with VOIP. This new array of hardware can sometimes be confusing to the user shopping for a VOIP phone system. This article will attempt to explain the different types of VOIP phone systems that are available, and offer some suggestions as to what to look for when selecting one that meets your needs.
VOIP phone systems can be grouped into three broad categories. 1) USB handsets, also referred to as VOIP or IP handsets, 2) Handsets with built-in interfaces to high-speed internet connections, referred to as hardphones and 3) Adapters which interface regular analog telephones to high-speed internet connections, referred to as ATAs (Analog Telephone Adapters) or IP Phone Adapters.
Should You Rent or Buy a Satellite Phone?
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The decision to buy or rent satellite phones has to be made keeping in mind several factors.
Satellite phones are often the only means of communication available to industries related to maritime operations, mining, oil and aviation.
They also play a crucial role during times of natural calamities or for disaster management efforts. Hence the decision to rent or buy a satellite phone must be made keeping in mind the circumstances and usage of the phone itself.
Firstly, one needs to evaluate whether the need for the satellite phone is temporary, recurring or permanent. In case of travelers or adventurers the need is often just temporary. You are going for a one-off vacation to the Sahara desert and a satellite phone is a must. For people with jobs that continuously take them to remote areas like war correspondents working in the field or national geographic documentary photographers, the need for a satellite phone is recurring. And lastly, for corporations and companies that have offices in isolated areas the need for satellite phones is permanent.
The Lowdown on VOIP
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Unless you've been living in a cave for the last few years, you've probably at least heard the word "VoIP" even if you didn't understand what all the excitement is about.
VoIP stands for "Voice over Internet Protocol" and it's going to change the way you think about making long distance phone calls.
Basically, VoIP technology turns analog audio signals (like the sounds you hear when talking on your regular telephone) into a digital signal (which is then transmitted over the Internet.)
So why is VoIP revolutionizing the industry? Because it means that by getting your hands on some of the free software that's available right now, you can totally bypass your telephone company, and start making long distance phone calls for free!
VoIP May Be Same Bat Time, but it's Not the Same Bat Channel!
VoIP - Same Bat-Time, but it's not the Same-Bat Channel!
Unless you've been living in a cave for the last few years, you've probably at least heard the word "VoIP" even if you didn't understand what all the excitement is about.
VoIP stands for "Voice over Internet Protocol" and it's going to change the way you think about making long distance phone calls.
Basically, VoIP technology turns analog audio signals (like the sounds you hear when talking on your regular telephone) into a digital signal (which is then transmitted over the Internet.)
So why is VoIP revolutionizing the industry? Because it means that by getting your hands on some of the free software that's available right now, you can totally bypass your telephone company, and start making long distance phone calls for free!