Advantages of Using VoIP International Calls

New communication technologies have indeed made the world smaller. Today, communication is made more cost efficient with the VoIP. Otherwise known as Voice over Internet Protocol, VoIP is a service that runs over the internet for clear connection on international calls. Although it’s still in its infancy and there are a few disadvantages to contend with, the benefits brought about by this service outweigh all recorded pros. Below is a list of the many advantages of VoIP international calls:

1.     Monetary savings

In the past, whenever you use your telephone to call internationally, every minute counts – literally. The longer you are on the phone, the more money you will have to spend for the call. Even with the international cards mobile companies now use, they are still consumed and charged by the minute. On the other hand, if you use VoIP to make international calls, you will only have the internet bill to think of at the end of the month. This means together with the projected 90% savings on international calls, you can also talk to someone who is in another country for as long as you want.

2.     Voice + Video

Since the VoIP international calls are run over a high-speed DSL internet connection, you can do more than just bridging the distance through audio. If your computer has a video camera installed, you can also exchange video images with each other. Thus, the level of interaction is enhanced despite the geographic distance.

3.     Better allocation of bandwidth

It is true that if you do a video call over VoIP, it takes up a lot of bandwidth. However, not a lot of people are aware of the fact that there is a better allocation of bandwidth if VoIP is used. This is because if you are not talking, usage of bandwidth is reduced; therefore, you can perform other tasks while on a video call.

4.     Portability

The current trend is leaning towards the use of smartphones to perform almost the same functions traditionally done using a computer. When it comes to making VoIP international calls, as long as your mobile phone is connected to the Internet, you can still use it to call overseas. The VoIP software is easy on the memory so you can download a copy that is compatible with your mobile device.

5.     A load of other options

Lastly, you have all these other options if you take advantage of the VoIP international calls. You can do a conference with three or more people, you can do real-time faxing, you have the option to chat or do voice calls only or a combination of voice, chat, fax and video.

On top of all these, you can set up your VoIP service depending on your preferences. You can activate your voicemail, your call divert, and even your caller ID. If the software allows it, you can also send text messages that are of limited characters. And in all these features, you are assured that connections done over VoIP are real-time.

One of the main advantages of technological improvements is the possibility of using VoIP international calls. Although there are reported incidents wherein it takes more than a few tries to establish a connection and/or the line is not so clear, they are minute details that cannot create a permanent stain on the rising popularity of this new communication alternative.