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Broadband. That's one of those techie buzzwords that gets thrown around quite a bit lately. Broadband internet access, cable service and so on. Most recently, you've probably heard plenty of commercials and other advertisements for one of the newest trends in broadband technology - broadband phone service.

So what is it? And can it really save you money each month or is that just some kind of marketing gimmick? And how about sound quality? These are all common questions for the uninitiated so here's a quick rundown of broadband phone service.

Broadband Phone Basics (a.k.a. VOIP)

First of all, you'll also hear this type of service referred to as VOIP (voice over internet protocol). That's just a techie way of saying that its voice service working over your Internet connection. In fact, that's one of the ways that broadband phone service can save you money, especially when it comes to long d5A8istance calls, but more on that in a second.

Some broadband phone providers only allow you to place calls while you're on your computer, but that's not what we're focusing on here. We're more interested in the top-tier companies that allow you to replace your current phone service with high-quality broadband service, call anyone you want from your regular phone and save possibly 50% off your current phone bill.

Assuming you have a high speed Internet connection (like cable, DSL or satellite) then you probably have everything you need to get started with broadband phone service. Once you sign up with a company providing this type of service, you'll get any additional equipment you might need, such as adapters for your current telephones.

VOIP Features and Pricing

If you start doing some research, you'll quickly find that the features you get with most broadband phone companies are quite competitive with what you get with a standard phone service. In fact, many of the features you're accustomed to paying extra for each month will probably come as a standard part of your broadband calling plan (features like call waiting, caller ID, call forwarding, and voicemail for instance). This is one of the ways broadband can save you money on your phone bill since typical plans range from only $15 to $30 per month.

Another reason broadband is so much cheaper is that the long distance rat59Ees are typically much less than what your local phone company will offer. IF you're in the U.S., calls within the States and possibly to Canada and a few other places are typically free (this varies from one company to the next). And if you make international calls on a regular basis, you'll love the rates when you switch to broadband phone service. They have to charge a small fee for international calls, but if you compare the rates, you'll find they're lower than the rates from most local phone companies. And whether you're calling around the corner or around the world, you can be sure of crystal clear sound quality.

Getting Started With VOIP

If all of this sounds like a service you'd be interested in finding out more about, a quick search online will point you to a wide array of options for you to consider. To be honest, there aren't really too many reasons not to switch and you can even keep your existing phone number, making it a painless process. And since most companies offer 30-day money back guarantees, you're in a great position to try it out for a few weeks to see how you like it.

Why not take action today and find out how you can slash your phone bill in half within the next 30 days?

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