The ATA is an analog-to-digital converter; it takes the analog signal from your traditional phone and converts it into digital data for transmission over the Internet.

ATAs are typically used in homes to provide telephone service indistinguishable from the old phone system at much lower price.

New VoIP providers a free leased ATA with our regular service package. The other common method for using VoIP is an IP Phone. These specialized phones look similar to normal office phones with a cradle, standard handset, and option buttons. However, these phones offer vastly upgraded feature sets compared to traditional phones, allowing the use of business features such as an ACD or shared line appearances. Also, instead of having the standard phone connector, called RJ-11, IP phones have an Ethernet connector, called RJ-45.

Like ATAs, IP phones can connect directly to a router or modem, or can be placed elsewhere on a home or business network.  VoIP provider offers IP Phones for either a monthly lease or for outright purchase. VoIP providers company provider leverages the power of VoIP to offer great value and new features such as Cloned Lines and Click2Call to consumers. Phone Power offers businesses the ability to reduce their monthly phone costs, to simplify their infrastructure by running both voice and data on one network, and to take advantage of features such as Automatic Call Distributors, voicemail to email, or even an entirely hosted phone system.

Have you ever heard about MagicJack?

It is one of the most innovative new telecommunications products to be introduced in years. The MagicJack is portable and can be utilized to make FREE calls to any phone in the United States or Canada from anywhere in the world.

This can be used for free international calling from Italy, India, Indonesia or anywhere. MagicJack can be used from anywhere in the world (where broadband web access is available).

Additionally, individuals outside the United States can be called on their MagicJack phone number from the United States for FREE. It is particularly attractive feature for businesses, international students, military personnel, their families, and international travellers who have a lot of international callings.

Domestic U.S. and Canadian Travelers can take their magicJack with them and make FREE calls to any phone throughout the U.S. and Canada.

You can use magicJack with either a regular telephone handset, or with a headset. You can also use both, and switch between the two. You can move magicJack between Internet providers.

Installation is simple and takes 60 seconds. All a consumer needs is Windows XP or Windows Vista or Mac and one of the following: DSL, Broadband, Cable Internet, WiFi, WiMax, or high speed internet service. Free Follow Me - This feature allows users to send their incoming calls to up to three other phone lines such as their cell phone or office phone all at the same time. Call Forwarding, Caller ID, Call Waiting, Voicemail and enhanced 911 all come with the magicJack and all are included Free.

 Try MagicJack and enjoy your free international calling!