Data Doctors Radio Program
VoIP: The New Landline Phone
With technology constantly changing, upgrading, streamlining, and just plain evolving, the need for a standard phone line is decreasing rapidly. Recently, many people have cancelled their landline service because they simply have no need for it, largely due to the competitive pricing of cell phone service and the growth of high-speed Internet. However, there is a new kid in town when it comes to voice communication: VoIP - Voice over Internet Protocol.
Listen in this week as Brandon and Matt discuss the benefits of using this inexpensive and swiftly growing technology used by more and more people every day.
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Original Air Date: Mar 19, 2005
This Week's Links
- Get the low down on VoIP from the FCC!
- Skype - Free Internet telephony that just works!
- Vonage - The Broadband Phone Company
- How VoIP Works
- PCWorld says VoIP rocks!
- CNet's Guide to VoIP
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Download of the Week
Daily Alarm Clock 1.11 Daily Alarm clock is an easy-to-use, full-featured alarm clock program with an incredibly simple interface. You can set up to two alarm times per day with the option of waking up to a WAV file, CD track, or by running any file you specify.
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