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Step 1
Check out the different price points among the VoIP service providers.
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Step 2
Determine the benefits gained by choosing VoIP over keeping your current telephone service. Adding more minutes to your cell phone remains an alternative.
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Step 3
Ask people you know, who subscribe to VoIP, about their provider's customer service. Waiting time, results and friendliness remain important to the customer.
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Step 4
Compare the different features offered by the VoIP providers. Note additional fees and freebies such as call waiting, fax, caller-ID, voice mail and minutes.
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Step 5
See which companies allow transferring your current phone number if important.
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Step 6
Ensure the VoIP provides emergency 911 calling, if you need it. See the Federal Communication Commission's "voip911" website for details about emergency calls, especially from the "Consumer Information" section.
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Step 7
Know the security and privacy of your phone conversation. Ask a potential provider by phone or read the information from their website plan.
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Step 1
Go to the VoipReview website to search for providers in your area.
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Step 2
Select either "Home" or "Business" and click the circle.
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Step 3
Enter your area code in the "Enter Area code" box and click "Go." Click "Advanced" to filter for state and city in "Filter Results" and click all the features.
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Step 4
See the plan and price then click "Details." The company website provides all the details to help in your decision.
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Step 5
Choose a plan and follow instructions on downloads and equipment needed.
