Using VoIP service has numerous benefits compared to regular telephone service. This page will cover the pros of using VoIP phone service and then the next section will cover the cons.

Long Distance Savings Using VoIP Service:

If you make a lot of long distance calls, expect your monthly bill to be drastically cut. Many VoIP service plans have unlimited long distance minutes included in one monthly charge. This would include all long distance calls within your state, state-to-state, and even to Canada in some situations.

Local Phone Service Savings Using VoIP Service:

Using VoIP phone service means your dial tone, local calls, and calling features are included. Most plans include basic calling features such as Caller ID, Call Waiting, etc. But some plans include just about every calling feature available plus features not currently available with standard phone service, all of which is covered in the monthly charge.

Taxes and Fees:

VoIP service currently doesn't require you to pay numerous taxes and fees compared to traditional phone service. You will pay a 3% federal tax and possibly a small line charge each month, but no State tax unless you live in the same State the provider is located.

You are also not required to pay the Universal Service Fund charge (USF). Using traditional phone service you are charged the USF on every state-to-state and international call, usually between 7 to 10%.

Number and Location:

Live in Missouri but want a New York phone number? No problem when you use VoIP phone service. Some providers will even allow you to choose additional numbers that will ring to your home or business. You could live in Wisconsin and have a Wisconsin number, but then also have a California number, a Kansas number, etc.

Travel With Your Phone:

Another amazing aspect of VoIP service is when you travel. You can take your adaptor (ATA) with you on trips, plug it into a high speed internet connection along with a touchtone phone, and make a receive calls just as if you were at home or at the office. The ATA is about the size of a portable CD player and is easy to carry.

No Computer Needed:

A few years ago you would use a computer and microphone to make calls over the Internet. Today's VoIP phone service uses your regular touchtone phone and high speed Internet connection, so you don't even need a computer.