"Can someone track a user (name, home address, etc.) simply by having their email or IP address? The reason I ask is my kids play some games online, and these sites sometimes have a chat area, where the players can talk to each other while playing. Can my kids be tracked down in any way?"
Are You Invisible Online?
It's true that your IP address is no secret. It's a basic part of internet communication protocols to send your IP address whenever you connect to another site, request a web page, chat, play an online game, etc. Without your IP address, the computer on the other end wouldn't know where to send the reply.
But that doesn't mean that Evildoers can find your house if they know your IP address. Each time you go online (if you have dialup) or each time you start your computer (if you have cable or dsl) you will be assigned an IP address, randomly selected from a pool of IP's assigned to your Internet service provider (ISP). WHOIS Your ISP
So a person MIGHT be able to get a general idea of your geographic location, based on your IP address, by doing a lookup on the WHOIS database, but that will only tell them the physical location of your ISP -- not YOUR home address.
And if you use a large regional or nationwide ISP, the IP lookup probably reveals nothing of interest. For example, if you are an AOL subscriber, your IP address lookup will show the location as Dulles, Virginia -- regardless of where you live. When The Law Comes A Knockin'
Of course there is an exception to every rule. If Joe or Jane User calls your ISP and wants to know who was using a certain IP address last Tuesday, the ISP will tell them to go away. But if an officer of the law hands your ISP a court order to reveal that information, they must do so. Your ISP's logs will enable them to determine which customer was using a certain IP address on a certain date & time, and they must reveal that information if a court has found probable cause that a crime was committed by that person.
But for the truly paranoid (or the criminally inclined) there are ways to surf the web anonymously. The Anonymizer service will act as a proxy between you and your ISP, and they claim that your information cannot be subpoenaed because they do not store it. What About Email Addresses?
The same concepts apply to your email address. The part that follows the "@" sign is your ISP's domain name. And given the domain name, one can determine the ISP's physical location, but nothing personally identifying about the email user without a court order.
Web-based email accounts are not truly anonymous, either. Even if you don't provide your real name when signing up, they can capture your IP address and track you through your ISP if necessary. Other Considerations
It's much more likely that you or your children will reveal your physical location the old fashioned way -- by just blurting it out. Kids who chat or play online games should be reminded often that they should never reveal any personal information, including their last name, phone number or home address.
Oh, and if you have any spyware or viruses on your system, all bets are off. These things are designed to violate your privacy. If you need help with scanning your system for spyware, adware and other unwanted pests, see my articles How can I avoid computer viruses? and Spy, Counter-Spy (http://www.askbobrankin.com/spy_counter-spy.html) for details on how to protect yourself from those risks.
BOB RANKIN... is a tech writer and computer programmer who enjoys exploring the Internet and sharing the fruit of his experience with others. His work has appeared in ComputerWorld, NetGuide, and NY Newsday. Bob is publisher of the Internet TOURBUS newsletter, author of several computer books, and creator of the http://LowfatLinux.com website. Visit Bob Rankin's website for more helpful articles and free tech support.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2007
How Much Bandwidth is Required for VoIP Phones?
A long-standing question for potential VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) consumers is “How much bandwidth does a VoIP phone require to make quality telephone calls?”
First of all, Bandwidth is defined as the ability to transfer data (such as a VoIP telephone call) from one point to another in a fixed amount of time. The higher the bandwidth speed you have, the more data you can send over your Broadband Internet connection.
There are two types of bandwidth at your location: upload bandwidth and download bandwidth. The Upload Bandwidth is the amount of data you can send to the Internet and download bandwidth is the amount of data you can receive from the Internet. The more Internet bandwidth you have from your ISP (Internet Service Provider) the better.
In most cases, the normal VoIP telephone call will use up 90 Kbps (kilobits per second). If you have a Broadband Internet service provider that doesn’t offer much bandwidth then most VoIP providers give you the option to lower the VoIP voice quality by lowering the bandwidth used for VoIP calls to 60 Kbps or, to really conserve your bandwidth, 30 Kbps. Most people can't tell the difference between the three settings. We suggest you use the high sound quality setting (90 Kpbs in most cases), if bandwidth is not an issue. High VoIP voice quality is generally the default setting but if you are running into a situation where your bandwidth is limited then you can adjust your VoIP bandwidth to one of the lower settings. Some consumers with 128 Kbps upload connections can receive less VoIP service quality due to a poor quality ISP (Internet Service Provider). By selecting a lower quality VoIP bandwidth setting, this problem can be avoided.
If you plan on using a VoIP service provider, should you get a DSL or a Cable Internet access provider? In general, DSL upload bandwidth starts at 128k where as Cable Internet upload bandwidth starts at around 600k. Cable Internet is a little bit more expensive, but it is also about 4-5 times faster than residential DSL and a bit friendlier to a VoIP telephone call. Having said that, both DSL and cable modem high-speed services provide sufficient broadband Internet access bandwidth to support any of the top VoIP service providers. If you are experiencing low Broadband Internet Service provider bandwidth, we suggest you try Packet8 VoIP. Packet8 VoIP boasts an advanced compression technology in which each active voice line uses approximately only 23Kbps of total data throughput, upstream and downstream.
The amount of bandwidth that a VoIP provider requires to make a quality telephone call is only one thing to consider when choosing a VoIP service provider. In fact, there are many things to consider when choosing a VoIP provider. An educated consumer generally results in a satisfied consumer.
Please see VoIP things to consider article (http://www.voipchoices.com/voip-considerations.html) to find a list of more things to consider when choosing a VoIP provider. You can also compare VoIP providers side-by-side by price and features at www.VoIPChoices.com
Chris Landry is the foremost authority on residential and small business VoIP providers. Chris is the founder of http://www.VoIPChoices.com. Chris has prequalified several high-quality VoIP providers and compares them by price and features at http://www.VoIPChoices.com
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First of all, Bandwidth is defined as the ability to transfer data (such as a VoIP telephone call) from one point to another in a fixed amount of time. The higher the bandwidth speed you have, the more data you can send over your Broadband Internet connection.
There are two types of bandwidth at your location: upload bandwidth and download bandwidth. The Upload Bandwidth is the amount of data you can send to the Internet and download bandwidth is the amount of data you can receive from the Internet. The more Internet bandwidth you have from your ISP (Internet Service Provider) the better.
In most cases, the normal VoIP telephone call will use up 90 Kbps (kilobits per second). If you have a Broadband Internet service provider that doesn’t offer much bandwidth then most VoIP providers give you the option to lower the VoIP voice quality by lowering the bandwidth used for VoIP calls to 60 Kbps or, to really conserve your bandwidth, 30 Kbps. Most people can't tell the difference between the three settings. We suggest you use the high sound quality setting (90 Kpbs in most cases), if bandwidth is not an issue. High VoIP voice quality is generally the default setting but if you are running into a situation where your bandwidth is limited then you can adjust your VoIP bandwidth to one of the lower settings. Some consumers with 128 Kbps upload connections can receive less VoIP service quality due to a poor quality ISP (Internet Service Provider). By selecting a lower quality VoIP bandwidth setting, this problem can be avoided.
If you plan on using a VoIP service provider, should you get a DSL or a Cable Internet access provider? In general, DSL upload bandwidth starts at 128k where as Cable Internet upload bandwidth starts at around 600k. Cable Internet is a little bit more expensive, but it is also about 4-5 times faster than residential DSL and a bit friendlier to a VoIP telephone call. Having said that, both DSL and cable modem high-speed services provide sufficient broadband Internet access bandwidth to support any of the top VoIP service providers. If you are experiencing low Broadband Internet Service provider bandwidth, we suggest you try Packet8 VoIP. Packet8 VoIP boasts an advanced compression technology in which each active voice line uses approximately only 23Kbps of total data throughput, upstream and downstream.
The amount of bandwidth that a VoIP provider requires to make a quality telephone call is only one thing to consider when choosing a VoIP service provider. In fact, there are many things to consider when choosing a VoIP provider. An educated consumer generally results in a satisfied consumer.
Please see VoIP things to consider article (http://www.voipchoices.com/voip-considerations.html) to find a list of more things to consider when choosing a VoIP provider. You can also compare VoIP providers side-by-side by price and features at www.VoIPChoices.com
Chris Landry is the foremost authority on residential and small business VoIP providers. Chris is the founder of http://www.VoIPChoices.com. Chris has prequalified several high-quality VoIP providers and compares them by price and features at http://www.VoIPChoices.com
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Disgusted With Dial-Up? - Compare DSL Service Providers, Cable and Satellite Internet To See If One
Do you find yourself waiting around for your Internet pages to load or digital photo files and other attachments to transfer?
Do your friends and family complain that they can never get through on the phone line because you or your kids are always online.Chances are you are still using dial up Internet service.Perhaps it’s time to consider an alternative method.
The main three types of high speed access include DSL, cable and satellite Internet. At the current time, DSL service providers and cable are not available in all areas. Some parts of the country do not have access to either option. Good satellite Internet reception is dependant on an unobstructed line of sight to the south. So where you live can make a big difference in which high speed Internet service you choose.
Here are some overviews of each service and comparisons for those fortunate to have more than one option available:
DSL Service Providers
DSL, which stands for Digital Subscriber Line, describes a technology that taps into unused frequencies on copper telephone lines to transmit information at much higher speeds. There is no dialup and accessing services. So access is immediate. With DSL, you can send both voice and high speed data over the same line. The bandwidth, or data transfer capacity, or DSL ranges from 128 Kbps to 1.544 Mbps downstream to your computer. Upstream transfer from your computer is usually limited to 128 Kbps. Bandwidth is dedicated so you don’t have to share with other users, but DSL is also more effective the closer you are to service provider's facilities. If your local area has plenty of cable bandwidth available it may be a better option for those located greater distances from a DSL provider. Average monthly charges for DSL services are around $55-$65.
Verizon is one of the leading providers of high speed DSL service, with a large coverage area. With Verizon DSL you get a monthly package for $34.95 that includes unlimited access with a personalized home page, 9 e-mail accounts, and 10 megabytes of web space. For those customers with multiple computers in the home, there is a home networking option available. You can connect multiple home computers and laptops to a single high-speed DSL Internet connection at no additional monthly cost.
Earthlink DSL is another option. Their basic package, which includes the same features as Verizon’s offer also includes a free dial-up service which allows you to enjoy 20 hours of Internet access per month when you're away from home. This package typically costs $39.99 per month. Earthlink also offers cable and satellite Internet.
As noted, DSL uses copper telephone wires. Rural areas and some cities do not have these wires available for large volume use, which means that DSL is not yet an option in those areas, even if Verizon, Earthlink or another provider offers services there.
Cable
If you have cable TV available in your area, chances are that you have access to Internet through your cable provider. This service uses the same wires as your cable TV programming and depending on the provider and the area, there may be a good deal of bandwidth available or a more limited amount. Because users share bandwidth, this could be an issue for those living in areas with limited amounts available for Internet use. It is a good question to ask your cable provider before signing up. Your choice for cable Internet is typically limited to only those providers who offer cable TV in your area. On average, cable Internet does tend to be a bit faster than DSL. Service is often slightly less expensive than DSL, averaging around $45 per month.
Satellite
If you do not have DSL or cable Internet available in your area, satellite Internet may provide a viable option. Its speed is comparable to other high speed Internet services, its always on, and you have the option of adding satellite TV service. However, it requires that you have a clear view of the southern sky from your home anywhere in the continental United States in order to receive good reception from the satellites. The service is typically a good deal more expensive than the other two high speed options discussed, averaging around $100 per month with installation fees of up to $400.
Some people confuse satellite Internet with what’s known as WiFi. WiFi Internet services are actually provided by access nodes located in high traffic areas such as airports and hotel or through Internet cafes. If you have a laptop equipped with WiFi receiver, you can access services from within about 1000 feet of the node. There is typically a fee to use this service. It is a good idea for travelers but does not meet the need for home Internet use because it required the access node.
Although there are several satellite Internet providers, they all use similar technology. DirecTV is a popular provider because they are also a top satellite TV company. DirecTV satellite Internet service is delivered through a wholly owned subsidiary, DIRECWAY. DirecTV satellite Internet costs $99.99 per month and requires customers to purchase a satellite dish and modem. Installation is typically available from the distributor.
Comparisons
Consult a comparison chart such as the High Speed Internet Guide which should give you a fair idea of the speed and costs involved. However, it is important to note that the data transfer rates you can get from either DSL or Cable will depend entirely on whatever local providers are in your area.
About the Author:
C.J. Gustafson is a successful freelance writer for 1st-Dish-TV.net, a consumer guide for free satellite TV systems. She has spent hours of time researching cable, DSL service providers, and high speed satellite Internet service providers for her home office. She dreams one day attaching the satellite dish to her RV and spending the winters writing from wherever it's warmest that week
Do your friends and family complain that they can never get through on the phone line because you or your kids are always online.Chances are you are still using dial up Internet service.Perhaps it’s time to consider an alternative method.
The main three types of high speed access include DSL, cable and satellite Internet. At the current time, DSL service providers and cable are not available in all areas. Some parts of the country do not have access to either option. Good satellite Internet reception is dependant on an unobstructed line of sight to the south. So where you live can make a big difference in which high speed Internet service you choose.
Here are some overviews of each service and comparisons for those fortunate to have more than one option available:
DSL Service Providers
DSL, which stands for Digital Subscriber Line, describes a technology that taps into unused frequencies on copper telephone lines to transmit information at much higher speeds. There is no dialup and accessing services. So access is immediate. With DSL, you can send both voice and high speed data over the same line. The bandwidth, or data transfer capacity, or DSL ranges from 128 Kbps to 1.544 Mbps downstream to your computer. Upstream transfer from your computer is usually limited to 128 Kbps. Bandwidth is dedicated so you don’t have to share with other users, but DSL is also more effective the closer you are to service provider's facilities. If your local area has plenty of cable bandwidth available it may be a better option for those located greater distances from a DSL provider. Average monthly charges for DSL services are around $55-$65.
Verizon is one of the leading providers of high speed DSL service, with a large coverage area. With Verizon DSL you get a monthly package for $34.95 that includes unlimited access with a personalized home page, 9 e-mail accounts, and 10 megabytes of web space. For those customers with multiple computers in the home, there is a home networking option available. You can connect multiple home computers and laptops to a single high-speed DSL Internet connection at no additional monthly cost.
Earthlink DSL is another option. Their basic package, which includes the same features as Verizon’s offer also includes a free dial-up service which allows you to enjoy 20 hours of Internet access per month when you're away from home. This package typically costs $39.99 per month. Earthlink also offers cable and satellite Internet.
As noted, DSL uses copper telephone wires. Rural areas and some cities do not have these wires available for large volume use, which means that DSL is not yet an option in those areas, even if Verizon, Earthlink or another provider offers services there.
Cable
If you have cable TV available in your area, chances are that you have access to Internet through your cable provider. This service uses the same wires as your cable TV programming and depending on the provider and the area, there may be a good deal of bandwidth available or a more limited amount. Because users share bandwidth, this could be an issue for those living in areas with limited amounts available for Internet use. It is a good question to ask your cable provider before signing up. Your choice for cable Internet is typically limited to only those providers who offer cable TV in your area. On average, cable Internet does tend to be a bit faster than DSL. Service is often slightly less expensive than DSL, averaging around $45 per month.
Satellite
If you do not have DSL or cable Internet available in your area, satellite Internet may provide a viable option. Its speed is comparable to other high speed Internet services, its always on, and you have the option of adding satellite TV service. However, it requires that you have a clear view of the southern sky from your home anywhere in the continental United States in order to receive good reception from the satellites. The service is typically a good deal more expensive than the other two high speed options discussed, averaging around $100 per month with installation fees of up to $400.
Some people confuse satellite Internet with what’s known as WiFi. WiFi Internet services are actually provided by access nodes located in high traffic areas such as airports and hotel or through Internet cafes. If you have a laptop equipped with WiFi receiver, you can access services from within about 1000 feet of the node. There is typically a fee to use this service. It is a good idea for travelers but does not meet the need for home Internet use because it required the access node.
Although there are several satellite Internet providers, they all use similar technology. DirecTV is a popular provider because they are also a top satellite TV company. DirecTV satellite Internet service is delivered through a wholly owned subsidiary, DIRECWAY. DirecTV satellite Internet costs $99.99 per month and requires customers to purchase a satellite dish and modem. Installation is typically available from the distributor.
Comparisons
Consult a comparison chart such as the High Speed Internet Guide which should give you a fair idea of the speed and costs involved. However, it is important to note that the data transfer rates you can get from either DSL or Cable will depend entirely on whatever local providers are in your area.
About the Author:
C.J. Gustafson is a successful freelance writer for 1st-Dish-TV.net, a consumer guide for free satellite TV systems. She has spent hours of time researching cable, DSL service providers, and high speed satellite Internet service providers for her home office. She dreams one day attaching the satellite dish to her RV and spending the winters writing from wherever it's warmest that week
Ka Band -Affordable Satellite Internet On The Way!
Ka Band VSAT* satellite internet technology has enormous possibilities for telecommuters, rural locations and eventually for Motor Home users around the U.S. - if it works! Ka Band satellite internet is an all new approach to sending and receiving internet traffic from space (satellites used for internet are at least 23,000 miles from Earth). *Very small aperture terminal.
The key improvements in Ka band technology from the “blanket” approach used up to now are:
1. Ka Band employs “spot beams” rather than broadcasting over an entire Continent….a far more efficient use of the available bandwidth resulting in lower monthly service cost to end users (as low as $49 per mo.).
2. Ka Band doesn’t require a very large dish (the dish is about the size of a trash can lid) to produce high speed internet in either direction (downloads & uploads are very fast), resulting in a lower equipment cost to consumers.
3. Ka Band uses technology that drastically lowers latency (the “lag” created by data traveling all the way to space and back).
When available, Ka band will enable remote teleworkers and consumer users to surf, work and email successfully at speeds approaching DSL & Cable for roughly $450-$650 for equipment and $49.00 to $95.00 per month for service. Users can expect download speeds at roughly 1500 kbps (kilobits per second) and upload speeds from 128-256 kbps, more than enough to handle most any work or leisure scenario. The cost is higher than DSL and Cable but when you can’t get anything but dial-up, the cost might well be worth it for the 20,000,000 or so folks out there with nothing but a phone (if that!). Another benefit of this technology is users will now be able to take advantage of Voice over IP (using the internet to make regular phone calls). Current satellite technology (Direcway and Starband) has too much inherent latency to allow successful VOIP, unless you are willing to say “over” like a walkie-talkie connection, after each sentence! I currently make unlimited calls Nationwide for a flat cost of $25.00 per month and nobody can tell the difference in voice quality. I can call Europe for about $.03 per minute or less! The savings are big, but for some rural homeowners it might be the only telephone service they are able to get.
The service will initially be offered by Wild Blue Communications, a Denver based company, owned by several major Media outfits. Two other companies, SES Americom and Echostar have indicated they will join in the fray by next year. They are planning to start offering service sometime in the 2nd Quarter of 2005…….but I don’t expect it to be universally available until late in 2005. I will have monthly updates on the progress they are making at: www.vsatus.com . If you have been waiting for super fast internet service, your ship might have finally come in!
About the Author:
Randy Scott has been involved in the bidirectional satellite internet industry from it’s beginning as a Sr. Sales Engineer, consultant and business owner. Randy is the founder of VSAT U.S., a consulting and sales agent, representing the most prestigious satellite internet providers in the U.S. For more information about Ka Band technology or current VSAT satellite internet offerings, visit http://www.vsatus.com or email info@vsatus.com .
The key improvements in Ka band technology from the “blanket” approach used up to now are:
1. Ka Band employs “spot beams” rather than broadcasting over an entire Continent….a far more efficient use of the available bandwidth resulting in lower monthly service cost to end users (as low as $49 per mo.).
2. Ka Band doesn’t require a very large dish (the dish is about the size of a trash can lid) to produce high speed internet in either direction (downloads & uploads are very fast), resulting in a lower equipment cost to consumers.
3. Ka Band uses technology that drastically lowers latency (the “lag” created by data traveling all the way to space and back).
When available, Ka band will enable remote teleworkers and consumer users to surf, work and email successfully at speeds approaching DSL & Cable for roughly $450-$650 for equipment and $49.00 to $95.00 per month for service. Users can expect download speeds at roughly 1500 kbps (kilobits per second) and upload speeds from 128-256 kbps, more than enough to handle most any work or leisure scenario. The cost is higher than DSL and Cable but when you can’t get anything but dial-up, the cost might well be worth it for the 20,000,000 or so folks out there with nothing but a phone (if that!). Another benefit of this technology is users will now be able to take advantage of Voice over IP (using the internet to make regular phone calls). Current satellite technology (Direcway and Starband) has too much inherent latency to allow successful VOIP, unless you are willing to say “over” like a walkie-talkie connection, after each sentence! I currently make unlimited calls Nationwide for a flat cost of $25.00 per month and nobody can tell the difference in voice quality. I can call Europe for about $.03 per minute or less! The savings are big, but for some rural homeowners it might be the only telephone service they are able to get.
The service will initially be offered by Wild Blue Communications, a Denver based company, owned by several major Media outfits. Two other companies, SES Americom and Echostar have indicated they will join in the fray by next year. They are planning to start offering service sometime in the 2nd Quarter of 2005…….but I don’t expect it to be universally available until late in 2005. I will have monthly updates on the progress they are making at: www.vsatus.com . If you have been waiting for super fast internet service, your ship might have finally come in!
About the Author:
Randy Scott has been involved in the bidirectional satellite internet industry from it’s beginning as a Sr. Sales Engineer, consultant and business owner. Randy is the founder of VSAT U.S., a consulting and sales agent, representing the most prestigious satellite internet providers in the U.S. For more information about Ka Band technology or current VSAT satellite internet offerings, visit http://www.vsatus.com or email info@vsatus.com .
Changing Broadband Service Providers
There are so many broadband providers available now, and so many different packages to choose from. Broadband gets faster, cheaper and more reliable all the time. The chances are that, if you have had your broadband service provider for a while, you may be paying more money than you need to. Most providers will not actively let existing customers know when new, faster and cheaper packages are available.
Until fairly recently, changing broadband providers could be a lot of hassle, new rules were implemented by Ofcom in February 2007 which made it a lot easier to change broadband provider.
Choosing your Broadband Provider
Here are some easy steps to take when changing broadband providers:
Choose your broadband provider by using an online comparison tool to:
• Browse and Compare Broadband Deals
• Contact your existing Broadband Provider to request a MAC code
• Sign up to your new broadband service
(Give them your MAC code during the sign-up process; most broadband providers will let you do this as part of the online ordering process)
When changing broadband providers you will need to obtain a MAC code from your existing provider. Under new Ofcom rules, your existing broadband provider must supply you with a MAC code within 5 days.
A new provider you choose, will ask for a MAC code, and will approximately take 7-10 days to change.
It is also worth putting a note in your diary when your subscription is due for renewal or in 12 months time. The chances are prices may have fallen again or there may be a better package to suit your needs, and you may want to change broadband providers again.
If you are thinking about changing http://www.moneysupermarket.com/broadband
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Until fairly recently, changing broadband providers could be a lot of hassle, new rules were implemented by Ofcom in February 2007 which made it a lot easier to change broadband provider.
Choosing your Broadband Provider
Here are some easy steps to take when changing broadband providers:
Choose your broadband provider by using an online comparison tool to:
• Browse and Compare Broadband Deals
• Contact your existing Broadband Provider to request a MAC code
• Sign up to your new broadband service
(Give them your MAC code during the sign-up process; most broadband providers will let you do this as part of the online ordering process)
When changing broadband providers you will need to obtain a MAC code from your existing provider. Under new Ofcom rules, your existing broadband provider must supply you with a MAC code within 5 days.
A new provider you choose, will ask for a MAC code, and will approximately take 7-10 days to change.
It is also worth putting a note in your diary when your subscription is due for renewal or in 12 months time. The chances are prices may have fallen again or there may be a better package to suit your needs, and you may want to change broadband providers again.
If you are thinking about changing http://www.moneysupermarket.com/broadband
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Broadband Price Comparison - Simple And Convenient
Internet is becoming indispensable for our lives day by day. Today people are more comfortable doing things online--from buying to selling, reading books to booking airline tickets and playing games to listening music. So, nowadays an internet connection is almost inevitable in every household.
Among various types of Internet services the Broadband or the high-speed internet access is one of the most widely preferred internet connections. For the first time users, it really makes sense to go for Broadband right from the beginning, because the entry-level broadband service packages are cheap and better than the dial-up alternative. But, with so many service providers offering broadband services it is quite confusing to select the best broadband service deal that suit the needs as well as economic standings of everyone. For finding the best package it is better to go for a Broadband price comparison site as there is no shortage of Broadband price comparison sites in the Internet. In these broadband price comparison sites people can find out the best and cheap deals, compare prices and select the best broadband provider to meet his needs.
While selecting a broadband connection one should also look in to the availability of the connection in that area, the benefits associated with it, speed factor and whether he needs a asymmetric digital subscriber line, standalone broadband or TV, phone and even mobile broadband connection. Various broadband providers in the UK, like Sky, Virgin Media, BT Total Broadband, TalkTalk, Pipex, Tiscali, Orange, Easyspace, AOL, PlusNet, Be, Toucan, Eclipse, Fasthosts, and Demon provide a wide range of packages featuring cashback options free gifts and download etc., along with its broadband packages.
With enough options available in the market it is really confusing to select the best broadband that suits the need of the people. Some broadband providers in UK also offer broadband services for free with various upgrading choices in future. It is not easy to go to various providers to analyse the quotes of different types of broadband connections offered by different broadband service providers. So, instead of making hazy decisions one should compare the prices through a broadband price comparison portal which offers detailed information about broadband services. A number of broadband price comparison sites also help customers in signing new broadband connections, give independent and expert advice to anyone who wants to upgrade their connection and perform live availability check for the postcode area.
So it is always easy and convenient to compare the broadband services in the broadband price comparison websites and find out a cost effective broadband service in a less time.
Fletcher Mak is an author, write various articles on different themes to expand information. You can get information about broadband services and other voip phone service.
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Among various types of Internet services the Broadband or the high-speed internet access is one of the most widely preferred internet connections. For the first time users, it really makes sense to go for Broadband right from the beginning, because the entry-level broadband service packages are cheap and better than the dial-up alternative. But, with so many service providers offering broadband services it is quite confusing to select the best broadband service deal that suit the needs as well as economic standings of everyone. For finding the best package it is better to go for a Broadband price comparison site as there is no shortage of Broadband price comparison sites in the Internet. In these broadband price comparison sites people can find out the best and cheap deals, compare prices and select the best broadband provider to meet his needs.
While selecting a broadband connection one should also look in to the availability of the connection in that area, the benefits associated with it, speed factor and whether he needs a asymmetric digital subscriber line, standalone broadband or TV, phone and even mobile broadband connection. Various broadband providers in the UK, like Sky, Virgin Media, BT Total Broadband, TalkTalk, Pipex, Tiscali, Orange, Easyspace, AOL, PlusNet, Be, Toucan, Eclipse, Fasthosts, and Demon provide a wide range of packages featuring cashback options free gifts and download etc., along with its broadband packages.
With enough options available in the market it is really confusing to select the best broadband that suits the need of the people. Some broadband providers in UK also offer broadband services for free with various upgrading choices in future. It is not easy to go to various providers to analyse the quotes of different types of broadband connections offered by different broadband service providers. So, instead of making hazy decisions one should compare the prices through a broadband price comparison portal which offers detailed information about broadband services. A number of broadband price comparison sites also help customers in signing new broadband connections, give independent and expert advice to anyone who wants to upgrade their connection and perform live availability check for the postcode area.
So it is always easy and convenient to compare the broadband services in the broadband price comparison websites and find out a cost effective broadband service in a less time.
Fletcher Mak is an author, write various articles on different themes to expand information. You can get information about broadband services and other voip phone service.
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Cable TV Company - Top 8 Cable TV Providers in U.S.A
Companies in the U.S.A. in Cable and Satellite TV Services
Cable TV Companies in U.S.A.
1. Adelphia Communications
This Cable tv Company in the states provides cable television to over 5 million people in 30 states including Puerto Rico. It is the fifth largest cable TV company in the USA. Adelphia also provides internet services in the same states in the USA. You can search Adelphia Communications in google to find their site and get more information on their services and costs.
2. Bright House Metworks
Bright cable metworks company provides both cable TV and internet to over 2 million clients in the United states. They have a strong presence in Florida. Bright House Metworks also reaches into the great lakes region and as far West as California.
3. Cable Vision
Cable vision company provides cable television, phone service and the internet services mainly in the New York metropol areas including Manhattan. The Cable vision cable TV company has a subscriber base of over 3 million through out the New York cable TV and Internet market.
4. Charter Communications
Charter communications cable company is predominantly a mid west and Ohio Valley affair. The charter communications cable company provides cable TV services, the interhet and phone services in these areas. They have a subscriber base of over 6 million people.
5. Comcast cable TV company
Comcast has led the cable services market for over 5 years now. It is the single largest cable TV provider in the United states, providing cable TV to over 20 million people in many states. Comcast cable provides cable TV, internet and Phone services across the states in USA. They seem to have a very good service record which explains the vast subscriber base.
6. Mediacom Communications
Mediacom provides cable services to over 2 million clients in the united states. Mediacom is spread out into 23 different states within USA with a bias on small towns and cities. Mediacom is the eighth largest cable TV and internet provider in the states.
7. Cox Communications Company
Cox cable company provides internet to over 6 million clients in the united states. They are mainly focused on the coastal areas of the southern states bordering south America and the Southern East and West coast areas. Cox Communications provide cable TV, internet connectivity and Phone services.
8. Time Warner Cable
Time warner cable tv company provides cable internet and phone services to over 10 million subscribers spread out in 27 different states in USA. Time Warner is one of the big cable tv companies in america nad commands quite a large percentage of the cable TV market.
Robert has worked for a satellite TV Company for many years. He writes reviews on satellite TV for pc software that helps to make easy the choice in purchasing, installation, use and upgrade of satellite to pc softwares. Please visit his website at: http://www.satellitepcTV.wordpress.com and http://freesatellitepctv.blogspot.com
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Cable TV Companies in U.S.A.
1. Adelphia Communications
This Cable tv Company in the states provides cable television to over 5 million people in 30 states including Puerto Rico. It is the fifth largest cable TV company in the USA. Adelphia also provides internet services in the same states in the USA. You can search Adelphia Communications in google to find their site and get more information on their services and costs.
2. Bright House Metworks
Bright cable metworks company provides both cable TV and internet to over 2 million clients in the United states. They have a strong presence in Florida. Bright House Metworks also reaches into the great lakes region and as far West as California.
3. Cable Vision
Cable vision company provides cable television, phone service and the internet services mainly in the New York metropol areas including Manhattan. The Cable vision cable TV company has a subscriber base of over 3 million through out the New York cable TV and Internet market.
4. Charter Communications
Charter communications cable company is predominantly a mid west and Ohio Valley affair. The charter communications cable company provides cable TV services, the interhet and phone services in these areas. They have a subscriber base of over 6 million people.
5. Comcast cable TV company
Comcast has led the cable services market for over 5 years now. It is the single largest cable TV provider in the United states, providing cable TV to over 20 million people in many states. Comcast cable provides cable TV, internet and Phone services across the states in USA. They seem to have a very good service record which explains the vast subscriber base.
6. Mediacom Communications
Mediacom provides cable services to over 2 million clients in the united states. Mediacom is spread out into 23 different states within USA with a bias on small towns and cities. Mediacom is the eighth largest cable TV and internet provider in the states.
7. Cox Communications Company
Cox cable company provides internet to over 6 million clients in the united states. They are mainly focused on the coastal areas of the southern states bordering south America and the Southern East and West coast areas. Cox Communications provide cable TV, internet connectivity and Phone services.
8. Time Warner Cable
Time warner cable tv company provides cable internet and phone services to over 10 million subscribers spread out in 27 different states in USA. Time Warner is one of the big cable tv companies in america nad commands quite a large percentage of the cable TV market.
Robert has worked for a satellite TV Company for many years. He writes reviews on satellite TV for pc software that helps to make easy the choice in purchasing, installation, use and upgrade of satellite to pc softwares. Please visit his website at: http://www.satellitepcTV.wordpress.com and http://freesatellitepctv.blogspot.com
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Lessons Learned In Finding a Solid Home VOIP Provider
Many people look at their home VOIP solution and hail it as one of the best inventions to come about for the consumer in recent years. And no wonder - the economics of VOIP for making and receiving phone calls are indisputable. Think about it, your traditional home phone like, without any extra services like voice mail or calling waiting or caller ID, probably runs about $25-$30 per month, just for dial tone. In some states, that may also include unlimited local calling, but in certain states like parts of California, New Jersey and Illinois as well as others, even your local calls are metered instead of truly unlimited.
By contrast, VOIP service gives you unlimited local calling, unlimited long distance calling in the continental United States, plus a host of other standard features such as caller ID, voicemail, calling waiting, and more. And for this VOIP service, all of it can be had for under $25 per month, and in one case we are aware of, under $17 per month. How can you beat that?
Critics are quick to point out that SunRocket, a popular VOIP provider, recently went belly-up, seemingly overnight. Naturally consumers don’t want to sign up with a company providing a service used as regularly as the telephone if that company is going to go under.
It is truly unfortunate that SunRocket went belly-up because that caused consumers to think twice about getting home VOIP service. There are no guarantees that any company in the world is going to remain solvent forever, not IBM, not General Motors, nobody. And this is particularly true with companies that use the latest technology.
But the bright side of what happened to SunRocket is good because it does cause consumers to take a longer look at companies that they are considering for home VOIP service, and consumers are looking at them with a more critical eye. This is good because when consumers look closer, they start to realize some of the pitfalls and downfalls of the service or the particular plan that looked so attractive when they were only looking at the price. There are far more to consider than just price.
No matter what home VOIP provider you consider, however, be aware that none of them can good VOIP service if your high-speed Internet connection is not rock solid. You see, VOIP service uses your high-speed Internet connection to make and receive phone calls, and if your high-speed Internet service provider is not providing you with a fast, reliable, and rock solid connection, there is not a VOIP service on the planet that you are going to be happy with. This is not an issue with the VOIP provider, it is an issue with your high-speed Internet provider, and the VOIP provider has nothing they can do about the lousy connection you are getting.
If you have a crummy high-speed Internet connection that is not reliable, or if your only option for high-speed Internet is satellite, then you should not consider VOIP. It is almost a guarantee that it will not work well for you.
Home VOIP service can be a tremendous boon and cost savings for you, but make sure the required components like your high-speed Internet connection are rock solid before you start shopping for a VOIP provider.
For more insights and additional information and comparisons of the leading Home VOIP Service Providers or to search your viable options for a better Residential DSL Cable Internet Service please visit our web site at http://www.voipinsideinfo.com
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By contrast, VOIP service gives you unlimited local calling, unlimited long distance calling in the continental United States, plus a host of other standard features such as caller ID, voicemail, calling waiting, and more. And for this VOIP service, all of it can be had for under $25 per month, and in one case we are aware of, under $17 per month. How can you beat that?
Critics are quick to point out that SunRocket, a popular VOIP provider, recently went belly-up, seemingly overnight. Naturally consumers don’t want to sign up with a company providing a service used as regularly as the telephone if that company is going to go under.
It is truly unfortunate that SunRocket went belly-up because that caused consumers to think twice about getting home VOIP service. There are no guarantees that any company in the world is going to remain solvent forever, not IBM, not General Motors, nobody. And this is particularly true with companies that use the latest technology.
But the bright side of what happened to SunRocket is good because it does cause consumers to take a longer look at companies that they are considering for home VOIP service, and consumers are looking at them with a more critical eye. This is good because when consumers look closer, they start to realize some of the pitfalls and downfalls of the service or the particular plan that looked so attractive when they were only looking at the price. There are far more to consider than just price.
No matter what home VOIP provider you consider, however, be aware that none of them can good VOIP service if your high-speed Internet connection is not rock solid. You see, VOIP service uses your high-speed Internet connection to make and receive phone calls, and if your high-speed Internet service provider is not providing you with a fast, reliable, and rock solid connection, there is not a VOIP service on the planet that you are going to be happy with. This is not an issue with the VOIP provider, it is an issue with your high-speed Internet provider, and the VOIP provider has nothing they can do about the lousy connection you are getting.
If you have a crummy high-speed Internet connection that is not reliable, or if your only option for high-speed Internet is satellite, then you should not consider VOIP. It is almost a guarantee that it will not work well for you.
Home VOIP service can be a tremendous boon and cost savings for you, but make sure the required components like your high-speed Internet connection are rock solid before you start shopping for a VOIP provider.
For more insights and additional information and comparisons of the leading Home VOIP Service Providers or to search your viable options for a better Residential DSL Cable Internet Service please visit our web site at http://www.voipinsideinfo.com
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Internet Content Provider Wanted: To Make Adsense Web Site Visitors Go Click Crazy
In your low Adsense moments have you ever badly wanted an Internet content provider who would somehow magically make your web site visitors go click crazy? If you have, maybe you ended up dismissing the whole thing as some pipe dream. Actually it isn’t.
Internet Content providers who actually possess this badly wanted skill exist. In fact it is not too difficult for any web site or blog site owner to develop this skill, once they understand what it is all about.
The first question you need to ask yourself is what makes people click on ads. Remember that folks are often in a terrible hurry when they come online with too many things to do and see and not enough time to do even half of what they want done. So you can be sure that they will not click on the Adsense ads on your site for fun or idly.
The answer to the question is that it is only visitors who are hungry for information who will click at the relevant Adsense ads displayed at your site. Smart Internet content providers have quickly realized that this is what is really wanted. So they’ve gone out of their way to create hunger for information through the content they produce. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that hunger for information is created by supplying shoddy limited information that is designed to leave readers asking more questions than are answered.
Actually the wanted result is created by doing the very opposite and many Internet content providers have realized this. What you need to do is to supply such valuable unique information that opens the minds of the readers to new possibilities they did not think of before. If you are successful, then they will be hungry for more information and will start to feel very excited. Excited persons tend to be hungry for more information and persons hungry for more information at an Adsense site, tend to go click crazy. Simple and it works.
If you can develop this Internet content provider’s skill in your writing, then you can be sure of getting all those high volume Adsense clicks you’ve always badly wanted.
Are you considering hiring a ghost writer? If so don’t do anything until you’ve read a few more articles at the author’s hire a ghost writer blog.
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Internet Content providers who actually possess this badly wanted skill exist. In fact it is not too difficult for any web site or blog site owner to develop this skill, once they understand what it is all about.
The first question you need to ask yourself is what makes people click on ads. Remember that folks are often in a terrible hurry when they come online with too many things to do and see and not enough time to do even half of what they want done. So you can be sure that they will not click on the Adsense ads on your site for fun or idly.
The answer to the question is that it is only visitors who are hungry for information who will click at the relevant Adsense ads displayed at your site. Smart Internet content providers have quickly realized that this is what is really wanted. So they’ve gone out of their way to create hunger for information through the content they produce. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that hunger for information is created by supplying shoddy limited information that is designed to leave readers asking more questions than are answered.
Actually the wanted result is created by doing the very opposite and many Internet content providers have realized this. What you need to do is to supply such valuable unique information that opens the minds of the readers to new possibilities they did not think of before. If you are successful, then they will be hungry for more information and will start to feel very excited. Excited persons tend to be hungry for more information and persons hungry for more information at an Adsense site, tend to go click crazy. Simple and it works.
If you can develop this Internet content provider’s skill in your writing, then you can be sure of getting all those high volume Adsense clicks you’ve always badly wanted.
Are you considering hiring a ghost writer? If so don’t do anything until you’ve read a few more articles at the author’s hire a ghost writer blog.
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Wireless Internet Services
Modern wireless Internet services have greatly helped people enhance the way they do their work. Their role has become so crucial that businesses may become paralyzed when they cease to become available.
There are three general types of wireless Internet services. These are cellular Internet, hotspot wireless Internet, and satellite Internet.
Cellular Internet is made possible by a cellular architecture that is made up of a backbone network. A group of cell phones located in a certain area can communicate using a common base station called a cell. Cells are made to overlap each other to ensure continuity of communication. Mobile units of different cellular Internet providers are able to connect with each other using the base stations and the backbone network of each provider.
To further facilitate communication among cell phones using different providers, a standard system has been developed. This is called Global System for Mobile Telecommunications, which has made roaming possible.
Hotspot wireless Internet, on the other hand, is useful for enabling Internet access in certain areas that are called hotspots. Examples of these areas are airports, coffee shops, and hotels. Internet access in these hotspots may come with a fee, but some offer it for free to further attract visitors in their respective areas.
Wireless local area network standards are used by hotspot wireless Internet. An example of such a standard is IEEE 802.11b, which allows connections at speeds of more than 10 megabits per second.
Meanwhile, satellite Internet from anywhere is being used for rescue services and other industries such as mining, transportation, and traveling. This provides better quality than traditional radio systems. To enable such service, a user needs to have an antenna that is aimed at the correct satellite and a modem that will be used to connect to the computer. The architecture of satellite Internet consists of an elliptical satellite dish, modems, and coaxial cables between the dish and the modems. The satellite dish needs to be mounted to a high place to ensure faster transmission of data.
Wireless Internet has indeed been crucial in helping businesses grow and governments improve. Because of its practical uses, it has also become a tool for personal use. One can only expect further improvements to be introduced to wireless Internet because, as time passes by, the demand for it will continue to rise.
Wireless Services provides detailed information on Wireless Services, Wireless Internet Services, Prepaid Wireless Services, Wireless Service Providers and more. Wireless Services is affiliated with Wireless Phone Services.
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There are three general types of wireless Internet services. These are cellular Internet, hotspot wireless Internet, and satellite Internet.
Cellular Internet is made possible by a cellular architecture that is made up of a backbone network. A group of cell phones located in a certain area can communicate using a common base station called a cell. Cells are made to overlap each other to ensure continuity of communication. Mobile units of different cellular Internet providers are able to connect with each other using the base stations and the backbone network of each provider.
To further facilitate communication among cell phones using different providers, a standard system has been developed. This is called Global System for Mobile Telecommunications, which has made roaming possible.
Hotspot wireless Internet, on the other hand, is useful for enabling Internet access in certain areas that are called hotspots. Examples of these areas are airports, coffee shops, and hotels. Internet access in these hotspots may come with a fee, but some offer it for free to further attract visitors in their respective areas.
Wireless local area network standards are used by hotspot wireless Internet. An example of such a standard is IEEE 802.11b, which allows connections at speeds of more than 10 megabits per second.
Meanwhile, satellite Internet from anywhere is being used for rescue services and other industries such as mining, transportation, and traveling. This provides better quality than traditional radio systems. To enable such service, a user needs to have an antenna that is aimed at the correct satellite and a modem that will be used to connect to the computer. The architecture of satellite Internet consists of an elliptical satellite dish, modems, and coaxial cables between the dish and the modems. The satellite dish needs to be mounted to a high place to ensure faster transmission of data.
Wireless Internet has indeed been crucial in helping businesses grow and governments improve. Because of its practical uses, it has also become a tool for personal use. One can only expect further improvements to be introduced to wireless Internet because, as time passes by, the demand for it will continue to rise.
Wireless Services provides detailed information on Wireless Services, Wireless Internet Services, Prepaid Wireless Services, Wireless Service Providers and more. Wireless Services is affiliated with Wireless Phone Services.
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High Speed Internet - DSL Advantages & Disadvantages
High Speed Internet Advantages
DSL is just one of many ways to connect to the net. There are many advantages DSL has to offer other forms of Internet connection. One of the most obvious advantages is DSL offers a fast connection. Rather than wait hours for a document to download using dial up, with DSL you can download large files in just minutes. Here are some other advantages DSL has to offer high speed Internet fans:
DSL allows you to use an open Internet connection and use your telephone line for phone calls at the same time.
DSL speed is typically a lot faster than a traditional modem and doesn't require new wiring. In fact you can usually use the phone line you already have installed in your home to get DSL up and running.
Most companies provide you with a DSL modem during installation as part of the DSL package.
If you own your own business you'll be able to upload and download large files much faster using a DSL connection.
Disadvantages of DSL
Of course, there are disadvantages to anything as is the case with DSL. While most users consider these disadvantages minor they are nonetheless worthy of note:
The closer you are to the central office of the DSL provider the better your connection will work. Thus if you are located far away you may have more trouble connecting using your DSL line.
Typically connection speeds are faster when receiving information and data than when sending data using a DSL connection.
Article by Frank Owen, visit his web site on high speed internet for more information on cable, dsl and other high speed internet services http://www.highspeedinternetchoice.com
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DSL is just one of many ways to connect to the net. There are many advantages DSL has to offer other forms of Internet connection. One of the most obvious advantages is DSL offers a fast connection. Rather than wait hours for a document to download using dial up, with DSL you can download large files in just minutes. Here are some other advantages DSL has to offer high speed Internet fans:
DSL allows you to use an open Internet connection and use your telephone line for phone calls at the same time.
DSL speed is typically a lot faster than a traditional modem and doesn't require new wiring. In fact you can usually use the phone line you already have installed in your home to get DSL up and running.
Most companies provide you with a DSL modem during installation as part of the DSL package.
If you own your own business you'll be able to upload and download large files much faster using a DSL connection.
Disadvantages of DSL
Of course, there are disadvantages to anything as is the case with DSL. While most users consider these disadvantages minor they are nonetheless worthy of note:
The closer you are to the central office of the DSL provider the better your connection will work. Thus if you are located far away you may have more trouble connecting using your DSL line.
Typically connection speeds are faster when receiving information and data than when sending data using a DSL connection.
Article by Frank Owen, visit his web site on high speed internet for more information on cable, dsl and other high speed internet services http://www.highspeedinternetchoice.com
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Options of Cheap International Calling
The World has become a much smaller place in the last decade. The isolation is fast fading as advances in communication have made it possible to talk to people on the other side of the globe without a great deal of expense. The internet is the main driving force behind this trend. The ability to communicate with people by means of written messages or chat rooms on the internet has led to a desire to speak to people on the telephone also. There has always been a need for international calls for business purposes, but now personal reasons have become important as well.
The telephone industry has been forced to deal with the cost issue of international calls. The introduction and wide spread use of VoIP phone service has been the reason. VoIP stands for "voice over internet provider", and it converts the analog phone signal to a data signal for transmission. Several companies are now offering international calling for a low per minute rate. VolP phone service has some advantages over conventional phone service. Since you are using your computer as your phone receiver, you can receive calls anywhere you happen to be as long as you can connect to the internet. However, this is also one of the disadvantages because the phone service is dependent on the reliability of your internet provider, and subject to such things as power outages that impact the internet. Despite this, there are many who predict that VolP phone service will eventually replace the old fashion analog phone providers.
Another option is the prepaid phone card. There are many of these cards available and they are very competitive in their pricing and in their extra services. It is a good idea to shop around a bit when considering a prepaid phone card because of this wide price range. Many of the cards are easily rechargeable and some do not even require the use of a pin number. Prepaid phone cards are certainly a safer way to make international calls. You do not have to worry about running up excessive charges.
The established phone companies are feeling the competition, and have responded with International phone call plans that allow lower rates to most countries. It most cases a small monthly fee is paid to join t
he plan and qualify for the reduced charges. International calls are no longer the expensive luxury that they once were, and each passing day brings the expense down even further.
Natalie Aranda writes about technology. The telephone industry has been forced to deal with the cost issue of international calls. The introduction and wide spread use of VoIP phone service has been the reason. VoIP stands for "voice over internet provider", and it converts the analog phone signal to a data signal for transmission. Another option is the use of prepaid phone cards. There are many of these cards available and they are very competitive in their pricing and in their extra services. It is a good idea to shop around a bit when considering a prepaid phone card because of this wide price range.
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The telephone industry has been forced to deal with the cost issue of international calls. The introduction and wide spread use of VoIP phone service has been the reason. VoIP stands for "voice over internet provider", and it converts the analog phone signal to a data signal for transmission. Several companies are now offering international calling for a low per minute rate. VolP phone service has some advantages over conventional phone service. Since you are using your computer as your phone receiver, you can receive calls anywhere you happen to be as long as you can connect to the internet. However, this is also one of the disadvantages because the phone service is dependent on the reliability of your internet provider, and subject to such things as power outages that impact the internet. Despite this, there are many who predict that VolP phone service will eventually replace the old fashion analog phone providers.
Another option is the prepaid phone card. There are many of these cards available and they are very competitive in their pricing and in their extra services. It is a good idea to shop around a bit when considering a prepaid phone card because of this wide price range. Many of the cards are easily rechargeable and some do not even require the use of a pin number. Prepaid phone cards are certainly a safer way to make international calls. You do not have to worry about running up excessive charges.
The established phone companies are feeling the competition, and have responded with International phone call plans that allow lower rates to most countries. It most cases a small monthly fee is paid to join t
he plan and qualify for the reduced charges. International calls are no longer the expensive luxury that they once were, and each passing day brings the expense down even further.
Natalie Aranda writes about technology. The telephone industry has been forced to deal with the cost issue of international calls. The introduction and wide spread use of VoIP phone service has been the reason. VoIP stands for "voice over internet provider", and it converts the analog phone signal to a data signal for transmission. Another option is the use of prepaid phone cards. There are many of these cards available and they are very competitive in their pricing and in their extra services. It is a good idea to shop around a bit when considering a prepaid phone card because of this wide price range.
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Internet Content Provider India: You Can't Afford To Ignore Them
There is no doubt that Internet content providers from India have already had a huge impact on the online writing freelance market.
However the interesting thing is that most content providers from other parts of the world and mostly those based in the United States have simply chosen to ignore them. As Internet content providers based in India continue to win one online writing assignment after another, many are simply writing them off as low quality writers who hardly stand a chance in the competitive world market for content providers.
Actually this is the same mistake folks in other industries in The United States did to products coming in from China and to a lesser extent India and are today deeply regretting their folly because it is too late to do anything about it.
It is useful to study the advantages many an Internet content provider from India has over other competing content providers based in other parts of the world.
Internet content provider India Enjoys Much Lower Costs One huge advantage that the Internet content provider from India brings to the table is the unbelievably low costs of living they seem to enjoy in India. The result is that they can charge low single-digit-dollar figures for each article they churn out and still end up not only paying their bills, but also greatly prospering. This is an advantage that cannot be ignored because one of the things the Internet has done is to open up business to the entire world meaning that geographical barriers have come crashing down. Customers are no longer limited to choosing a local service provider, they can actually select one from any part of the world if they can get a price advantage and still end up with acceptable quality.
This is why despite the language issues, it seems many webmasters and blog owners feel that the quality of Internet content provision they are getting from India is good enough. In fact many webmasters who can hardly write themselves find it very easy to make slight changes and corrections to the content they receive from India and end up with very acceptable quality to use on their sites. Others have even found Internet content providers from India who are able to produce quality content that has no American language or grammar issues in it.
One Does Not Require A Picasso for Internet content I have met some perfectionist Internet content providers who are busy killing themselves and their businesses ensuring that every piece of writing they produce is a work of art. There is even one particular one who has painstakingly produced a sort of rigid template that writers should stick to for every article they write for him. He has ended up very frustrated and now firmly believes that he is one of the very few online writers on earth who can write decent copy.
Christopher Kyalo is a successful online entrepreneur and publisher. Read the rest of this article at his self publisher blog.
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However the interesting thing is that most content providers from other parts of the world and mostly those based in the United States have simply chosen to ignore them. As Internet content providers based in India continue to win one online writing assignment after another, many are simply writing them off as low quality writers who hardly stand a chance in the competitive world market for content providers.
Actually this is the same mistake folks in other industries in The United States did to products coming in from China and to a lesser extent India and are today deeply regretting their folly because it is too late to do anything about it.
It is useful to study the advantages many an Internet content provider from India has over other competing content providers based in other parts of the world.
Internet content provider India Enjoys Much Lower Costs One huge advantage that the Internet content provider from India brings to the table is the unbelievably low costs of living they seem to enjoy in India. The result is that they can charge low single-digit-dollar figures for each article they churn out and still end up not only paying their bills, but also greatly prospering. This is an advantage that cannot be ignored because one of the things the Internet has done is to open up business to the entire world meaning that geographical barriers have come crashing down. Customers are no longer limited to choosing a local service provider, they can actually select one from any part of the world if they can get a price advantage and still end up with acceptable quality.
This is why despite the language issues, it seems many webmasters and blog owners feel that the quality of Internet content provision they are getting from India is good enough. In fact many webmasters who can hardly write themselves find it very easy to make slight changes and corrections to the content they receive from India and end up with very acceptable quality to use on their sites. Others have even found Internet content providers from India who are able to produce quality content that has no American language or grammar issues in it.
One Does Not Require A Picasso for Internet content I have met some perfectionist Internet content providers who are busy killing themselves and their businesses ensuring that every piece of writing they produce is a work of art. There is even one particular one who has painstakingly produced a sort of rigid template that writers should stick to for every article they write for him. He has ended up very frustrated and now firmly believes that he is one of the very few online writers on earth who can write decent copy.
Christopher Kyalo is a successful online entrepreneur and publisher. Read the rest of this article at his self publisher blog.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Christopher_Kyalo
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