What is broadband telephone service?

Broadband telephone service is a revolutionary new digital voice service that combines the power of your phone and your high-speed Internet connection. It provides familiar features through the phone you have today, such as unlimited local and long distance calling, Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, 3-Way Calling, and Caller ID with Number Only, plus new Web-based features for unprecedented control and connectedness. (Q36)

How does Internet telephony work?

Broadband telephone service uses advanced new technology to convert your voice into data that enables you to place and receive calls over your broadband connection. You simply plug a telephone adapter (provided as part of the service) in between your computer and your 2-way Cable or DSL Modem, and plug a standard household telephone into it. You can then place and receive calls over this phone and also have access to a world of additional control functionality available to you through a Web browser. (Q37)

How does Broadband telephony differ from conventional phone service?

VOIP (voice over Internet protocol) transforms your high speed Internet service into a phone line. It works virtually the same way as your phone service does with your local telephone company, has a wide selection of local features and can be used with a standard phone set. It is also much less expensive. (Q1)

Who can benefit most from broadband telephone service?

Broadband telephones are ideal for a wide range of high speed Internet users: 1. Families with teenage children who need a cost-effective solution for additional phone lines 2. People who have family and friends in other states, provinces or countries 3. Companies that have suppliers or consumers outside their immediate region. (Q2)

What do I need to use broadband telephones?

The only things you need to have are a high speed Internet service (cable or DSL) and a standard phone set. The broadband telephone service provider will provide the additional equipment required to set up and use the service. (Q13)