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
o 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.
o Secure lines that include patented technology are protected against terminal viruses, worms, Trojan horses, unscrupulous hackers, and uninvited guests listening in on private conversations.
o Unsecure lines cripple users by creating dangerous vulnerability to security and privacy due to operating on open platforms or shared services.
o Over 90% of all VoIP provider services are on unsecure lines.
o Greater than 90% of VoIP solutions providers DO NOT HAVE their own patented technology.
o Costly computer crash repairs have resulted from using unsecure lines.
o Sound travels faster over the internet versus traditional phone lines.
o VoIP requires an inexpensive microphone when not built into the computer.
o There is usually an activation fee.
o Numerous VoIP providers host hidden costs.
o Most VoIP providers charge for de-activation.
o Some VoIP provider require a contract.
FALLACIES
o 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).
o All well known phone services now offering VoIP have their own patented technology (over 95% do not).
o All well known phone services now offering VoIP incorporate secure lines (over 90% do not).
o Using an open platform is safe.
o Peer-to-Peer services are on secure lines.
