The constant increase in Internet technology and usage has ensured a secure future for VoIP service providers. Basically, VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) facilitates communication by sending voice in the form of data via Internet, so that it becomes possible to attain high quality service and that too with a reduced cost. VoIP unlike public switch telephony, VoIP services rely solely on the high speed Internet connection instead of optical fiber wires. The equipments needed for transferring voice over the Internet is minimum thereby cutting down on the operational cost too making VoIP the cheapest telephony service. Apart from these, another major advantage that comes along with VoIP termination service - its mobility. One can easily remain connected with the rest of the world irrespective of the location and network from where you are connected to the Internet. All you need is a computer or an IP or VoIP enabled phone, Internet connection, an ATA, which is an adapter provided by your VoIP service provider and headset. If this arrangement is ready, you are ready to go!

VoIP is available through 2 kinds of services - one is a paid service and another is through free service. Paid service is generally ideal for residential use i.e. to call up your friends, family, and relatives while paid service is the best option for business use.

Best VoIP service providers are present in a cluster in the telecom market with many attractive calling plans for the customer to select the best among them. This labored task can be made simpler by analyzing needs of individuals or the requirement of your business. By seeing a host of features at attractive prices, it is quiet easy to lose sight of reason and opt for a service with poor quality. It will become convenient for you, if you prepare a list of features and services you really need and then research on a provider who is providing those services amalgamated with enhanced quality. VoIP resellers are contributing a lot in letting the customers go through the best calling plans.

In order to monitor the quality of VoIP service, ask the provider for the average call duration, average success ratio and post duration delay of the call. Higher the previous two and lower the latter, better would be the quality of service. Round the clock customer supports, online real time billings, call detail report, technical assistance at the onset of the service are some of the features which stand together to make the perfect VoIP arrangement. Once you switch over to VoIP, communication gap can never be a problem for you.