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Computer Phones Facts and Fallacies
The stakes are high when considering security, privacy, and savings, and the old adage, look before you leap might be a more judicial approach when searching for a computer phone provider, aka VoIP (voice over internet protocol).
FACTS
PC phones (VoIP) can save individuals and businesses up to 80% on current phone bills, regardless of whether calls are made from PC to landlines or mobile phones.
Secure lines that include patented technology are protected against terminal viruses, worms, Trojan horses, unscrupulous hackers, and uninvited guests listening in on private conversations.
Unsecure lines cripple users by creating dangerous vulnerability to security and privacy due to operating on open platforms or shared services.
Over 90% of all VoIP provider services are on unsecure lines.
Greater than 90% of VoIP solutions providers DO NOT HAVE their own patented technology.
Costly computer crash repairs have resulted from using unsecure lines.
Sound travels faster over the internet versus traditional phone lines.
VoIP requires an inexpensive microphone when not built into the computer.
There is usually an activation fee.
Numerous VoIP providers host hidden costs.
Most VoIP providers charge for de-activation.
Some VoIP provider require a contract.
FALLACIES
Broadband or high speed internet connections are the base requirements for VoIP connections. (There are a few VoIP solutions providers with integrity, security, and patented technology that offer service for dial-up connections, as well as DSL, satellite, cable, and broadband connections).
All well known phone services now offering VoIP have their own patented technology (over 95% do not).
All well known phone services now offering VoIP incorporate secure lines (over 90% do not).
Using an open platform is safe.
Peer-to-Peer services are on secure lines.
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