Internet is the greatest innovation of modern times and people are understandably eager to exploit this technology to do their work more rapidly and in comfort. The advancement in Internet technology now allows users to make international calls from computer at cheap rates or even free.

With the introduction of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) making long distance phone calls has become economical. This has encouraged users to stay connected to all their friends, family members and more importantly their customers and business associates. With Internet, it is an opportunity to make calls to any corner of the world without the anxiety of mounting phone bills. There are a host of VoIP service providers including Vonage, Lingo, Skype, RingCentral etc. who offer different attractive plans to lure consumers.

All that an intending user has to do is to subscribe to these service providers for availing VoIP services. Some offers free subscription while some charge for registration process. The user can obtain the required details from websites and after researching the facilities offered by various service providers, he can subscribe to the services online.

Before availing VoIP facility, users must be aware of the IP process, which is based on packet switching technique. In the IP process, the analog signals are converted into digital IP packets. These digital packets are compressed and then routed over the Internet. Before reaching the VoIP destinations, digital signals are reconverted back into analog signals. The IP process is repeated every time when users speak.

For availing a cheap VoIP call, users must possess access to a high speed Internet connection, an Analog Telephone Adaptor (ATA) and a standard phone. Generally the ATA device is offered by service providers when users sign up for VoIP phone calls and services.

VoIP calls are a great boon as there are many value added services to benefit the user. You can make audio-video calls to people in remote areas and experience the closeness of your loved ones. There are multiple features like call forward, call waiting, 3-party call conference etc. The user can also exercise the option of call management to review the complete details of the calls like missed calls, dialed calls and received calls.

The quality of voice in many cases is quite good and long distance phone conversation is smooth with no distortions. The popularity of VoIP calls is steadily on the rise and more and more individuals and business owners are looking forward to VoIP service for making international calls because of its cost effectiveness.

VoIP users need not worry about any indirect charges like hidden monthly rents, extra taxes etc. All that the user needs is an internet connection and a computer to derive all the benefits that the VoIP offers. VoIP is an excellent cost-effective way to expand one's international business network. It enables the user to stay connected with his clients frequently and at an affordable rate.

By availing the new VoIP services, users enjoy high reduction in tariff on calling long distance or making international calls. The greatest advantage of the VoIP system is that users do not have to replace their existing phones or phone numbers to accommodate the new VoIP facility.

With VoIP in place, cheap calls to international destinations provide users with complete pack of features like reliability, mobility, continuity, scalability, security and quality of services. As a matter of fact, calling to international destinations through VoIP does not require any technical know how.

Author:-ALBERT SMITH

In this article, I thought that I would explain about a subject which I have come to find important to my time while living in the Middle East.

As we all know during our time working and living away from home, communication to loved ones is our life line especially when the cost of phone calls using local service providers are very expensive for international phone calls.

After spending much time on the internet recently, I have spent time researching alternative ways to communicate using VOIP providers that are normally blocked in certain Middle Eastern and Asian countries.

Having a fast internet connection, but with Skype and other VOIP websites blocked by my Internet Service Providers strict filters, I was struggling to find a way of bypassing these restrictions to use these services.

After spending several hours researching the subject further (something of which often gets discussed in varies Middle Eastern expat websites) and trying to find the best way to use these VOIP services, this is the best way to facilitate VOIP phone call.

At first I tried many proxy websites that have great claims to unblock all your internet traffic but to date I have never found a proxy service that will unblock all websites, but more importantly facilitate a VOIP call from the Middle East to Europe. The only method that I have managed to find that works well is via a VPN connection.

What is a Secure VPN connection?

VPN or what are commonly known as VPN (Virtual Private Network) tunnels, are frequently used by corporations and government bodies, to allow remote workers to make secure internet connections to the office network. VPN is currently the most advanced form of anonymity and data security for use on the Internet.

What website do I use?

After downloading this free software, I mainly use the service either to call home PC to mobile in conjunction with any VOIP company, or use it to have censorship free access to the internet without any government restrictions.
Other reasons why I believe that this is the best service for my needs are mentioned below.

Note : I copied the features from Yousab community website and added my comments next to them:

1. Prepaid card facility- I like this feature because as mentioned above, the previous VPN suppliers that I used were only on yearly subscription that after paying 50$ it was hard work getting configuration setting or problems that I had with the service from technical support. Yousab community allows you purchase credit as low as 3 USD, minimizing the risk versus a yearly or monthly payment subscription.

2. No more using unsecure proxy websites- When your using free proxy lists published on the internet, be very careful when using these (in fact I strong advise you stay well clear) as these sites could use your details for their own purposes and at your great expense. Remember nothing in this life is for free!
I also found that even when you use proxy sites certain ISP filtering system can still identify your using VOIP protocol and even though you can access websites like Skype, the ISPs filtering system blocks you from using the messenger to make a phone call.

3. Secure VPN Messenger VOIP service -This is the first service of its kind to provide a VPN platform, which allows you to instant message and speak to your contacts (PC-PC) using the messenger. The voice quality is very good, but sometimes it has a slight echo, which I can personnel live with, but overall for the cost it far exceeds my needs.

4. Unblocks all your favourite websites- People who are interested in having a software that unblocks all your favourite websites, this feature will really appeal to you, because all websites will be opened to you, even the UK TV websites that are blocked because your IP address is coming from the Middle East.
What Yousab community does is provide you with a different IP address disguising your true country where your connecting from.

5. Software interface similar to MSN or Yahoo- The Yousab community interface is simple and easy and lacks all the whistles and bells that Yahoo and MSN does (emotion icons etc), but for what I am using it for, I am not bothered. What is very good and allot better than Yahoo, is the fact that you can transfer credit/units to and from your contacts which is very useful.

6. Total security solution- I travel allot on business and I have become really paranoid about connecting from WIFI hotspots (and for good reason) and I always use this Yousab community to connect to the internet and the speed of the connection is good.

I hope that you will find this article of some interest to you if you are in the same position as me in the Middle East . In fact there are allot of members from the Mddle East and China that will find this article very helpful, due to the very strict government viewership.

http://www.vpnmessenger.com is a Secure VPN Messenger & VOIP Social, Administrated, Business Community that enables users to access & interact with their social and business peers, through totally secure downloadable VPLN software.

Author:- Patrick Holm

Voice over Internet Protocol or better known as VoIP, is a telephone system that enable a person to make a phone call via the internet. Now with this technology all business that need for telecommunication can be fulfilled with these affordable cost telephone system. VoIP basically do not need any phone line or any expensive equipment to be installed at your place. VoIP phone system is the best solutions for business that needed of an excellent phone system for efficient calls handling and great communications

VoIP Phone Systems also the best solutions that will benefit the company which have to do a lot of international calls in order to support the running of their business. Because this system also enable the company to make any international calls to any country you want, and the great thing is that you could save thousand of dollars using this technology compares to the conventional international calls. More to that, the user of VoIP can also transfer video clips and images to others VoIP users

VoIP PBX System can host an unlimited call service that allows the users to do a lot of calls at a lower cost. This service can be use for either making local call or international calls. This VoIP communication system can be done by using Laptop, Mobile, PC and even IP Phones. A great advantage for this system is that the users can make calls from any place in the world as long as they have internet access.

What happens is that if you are a business man and you travel a lot, you can still use your VoIP phone as your VoIP phone number can always travel with you, you just connect to the internet access and you will be able to make any phone call either it will be local calls or international calls without any extra cost. Therefore the company just saves hundred or even thousand of dollars using VoIP instead of using hand phone. It just another solution for the business just by using VoIP phone system.

Others advantage features from VoIP are fax to email, call forwarding, voice mail, and automated attendant. VoIP PBX Service providers also provide business with local number and toll free phone number. This service will make sure the voice quality of the data transferred and also the confidentiality of the data.

For as long as the business that matter, maintaining a good communications between the supplier’s representatives and the customers is a very important factor. VoIP phone system offers a good solution that can ensure the effectiveness of the communications between the representative and the customers. The solutions is called click-to-call. What this click-to-call offer is that the customer can easily talk to the company customer service just by a simple click to a button on the company’s website.

Other advanced business solutions in the VoIP IP Phone system that are great for the corporate advancement are automatic redialing, 3 way calling, caller ID facility, call blocking and call forwarding. Some of the VoIP provider also provides free service like free calls, free text messages and free call forwarding. If you choose the service from the VoIP provider very carefully, your business can reach new level beyond your imagination. Thus no argue that VoIP Phone system is the best and affordable business solutions for company range small to medium.

Author:-PIALLA MARTTRIA

VoIP web conferencing is not the same as traditional web conferencing and provides business organizations many benefits and allows them to organize effective meetings and seminars virtually.

voip web conferencing is equipped with a number of advanced features and functions which make communications easier for organizations from different sectors and of different sizes. These services are priced higher than the traditional web conferencing services due to the additional features and benefits. However, the benefits offered by these services and worth the price and can be afforded by most of the organizations.

There are many service providers offering high quality VoIP video conferencing and web conferencing services. An individual who is not aware about the features and functions of these services can refer different websites to collect relevant and useful information. Knowing about these services will help an individual to choose the right features for his business. Moreover, once you have an idea about the features and the prices of these services, you can plan your requirements and budget, and hire suitable services accordingly. Also, as in the case of audio conference calling, knowing more about the VoIP web and video conferences, will facilitate you to make the best use of these services.

While using VoIP web conferencing to communicate, participants can use whiteboards to make notes and illustrations for the easy understanding of the other participants. Moreover, participants can also share documents, blueprints and even their computer screens with other participants. Participants can make PowerPoint presentations as well. A presentation made during a VoIP web conference is as effective and efficient as a live presentation made in a conference room. Therefore, with these services, seminars and meetings can be conducted efficiently, no matter whether the participants are present in the same office or in different locations world wide.

Unlike in the case of audio conference calling, organizations can even share applications during a VoIP web conference. Therefore, employees can work on the same project with close collaboration even if there are situated in different corners of the world.

Organizations can conduct seminars and meeting further more efficiently with voip video conferencing since images, pictures and videos can also be shared.

No matter which form of conferencing an organization decides to use according to its business requirements and budget, it should be of high quality and bought from a reliable and reputed vendor. Only then the maximum benefits can be enjoyed at the minimum price.

Author:-ZAIBATT ZAKI

With markets, suppliers, customers and even colleagues spread around the globe, physical meetings with suppliers and customers or even colleagues are more vital than ever.
Outsourcing is at an all time high and fast, easy, communication with such suppliers has become essential. However the distances and frequency and involved make meetings impractical or impossible.

The Benefits of Video Conferencing

Teleworking has quickly turned into an important cost saving and efficiency centre for many businesses and their remote employees. But regular contact is essential to maintain camaraderie and team spirit.

Collaboration. Teamwork has never been more important or challenging. With teams and communities becoming more and more so geographically and culturally disparate, effective face to face communication has never been more essential.
Knowledge transfer. Making decisions based on the expertise of key members of staff, on an ad-hoc basis is key to delivering business

Accessibility. Immediate and complete information access is no longer an advantage, but a requirement. Next-gen users expect information and resources to be there when they need them, where they need them.

Reducing costs. The actual cost of physical meeting – both in time and in cost an accommodation is rapidly becoming unsustainable.

Video conferencing allows businesses to address these issues and more. The ability for communication between remote members of staff, as frequently as needed, along with the costs savings associated with less business travel are all benefits that users of Video Conferencing are benefitting from.

Video Conferencing is available to all businesses with little set up costs, no demands on the IT infrastructure and bandwidth and an increase in productivity, ideal for times when money might be tight.

Business is changing – the video revolution has changed video conferencing.

The best part we liked about Ekko is the simplicity in Web Conferencing. When you go to Ekko, you will be given a Video Conferencing URL. Its like your conference room, All you need to do is share that link with others. When they follow that link, they automatically get added to your Video conferencing session. You can adjust your microphone and Webcam. Done. Now 3 people can talk to each other for FREE and can video conference at the same time. No frills attached.

Web Conferencing is becoming a big market as people are moving towards interactivity in communication. Video Conferencing via mobile phone is now a reality. With the introduction of 3G and Wifi, making their way into your phone, you would now be able to start making video conference calls via your Mobile Phone. But for that you have to pay a good some of money. So, here is web based video conferencing which is FREE to try.. We are really impressed by Ekko.

Ekko is definitely one of the most Simple, Interactive and cool Video Conferencing Service.