Mobile VOIP services are gaining a lot of popularity in the telecommunication industry. These services assist the users to save money by routing the voice calls over the carrier’s data network. The mobile VOIP services are growing rapidly since its carriers provide handset support high speed connectivity. Many VOIP providers like Skype, EQO, and Truphone allow users to make cheap VOIP calls to any place in the world. Let us now discuss the benefits of VOIP providers in making cheap VOIP calls.

Skype for Mobile: Skype providers provide its mobile users with 3 versions. Like its desktop version Skype allows users to make cheap VOIP calls to thousands of people worldwide. Skype Mobile also allows users to send instant texts messages and make file transfers.

These services also work best with a Wi Fi connection and can also function over a 2G or a 3G cellular connection. The user can also make calls to normal landlines or cell phones using the Skype Out feature which is a free based service.

The rates for making cheap VOIP calls are pretty reasonable starting at 2.1 cents per minute. Users of Skype are also offered subscriptions for $2.95 per month and the facility to make unlimited calls to landlines at $9.95 per month to 36 countries.

Truphone: This mobile VOIP services works on Nokia E and N series devices, Black Berry phones, the iPhone and many more cell phones. The major advantage of this service is that calls made to other Truphone users are completely free and it also lets the user access to Skype accounts.

Truphone allows it users’ two pricing options, one is the TruStandard which comes with no monthly charges, and costs from 5.1 cents per minute. The second option is TruSaver which costs $4 per month and the call rates start from 2.1 cents per minute.

EQO: EQO is a great option for users to view and connect to all the contacts via voice calls. This beta service works well with BlackBerry, LG, Motorola, Nokia and other handsets. This installation process is very easy. All the user has to do is register his mobile number on the EQO’s site. The call rates to make cheap VOIP calls start from 2.3 cents per minute.

All the above services are an ideal option for users who make a lot of international calls. Since all the software is free for downloading, the user can try them out and see which best works for him. Users can make use of these softwares and make cheap VOIP calls anywhere around the world.

VoIP is gaining a lot of popularity in today’s business world. VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. VoIP technologies help in enabling the analog telephone communications to be digitally transferred and routed over the data networks. This could also be also with the WAN and LAN networks. In short it allows the user to make free phone calls through the internet.

Many VoIP providers are available in the market today who provide the best VoIP services to their customers.

How Does VoIP Work?
There are several ways in which the VoIP services can be used. The first and most common way is ATA. The ATA or the analog telephone adapter which helps in the conversion of voice signals into a digital packet of data and sends it over the Internet. This is very easy to use with the help of software. All that the user needs to do is plug the normal telephone into the ATA and plug the ATA into the computer.

The second way of using the VoIP service is through a specialized IP telephone. These phones resemble a normal telephone but have special adapters within them. They connect to the routers with the help of an Ethernet cable. This method is commonly used in business organizations to route the call over the network.

The third way is by installing software that will allow you to connect to other computers and make long distance calls for free. All you need is a reliable internet connection, microphone and a sound card. Using these facilities you can talk to anybody via the internet.

As said earlier there are a number of VoIP providers which provide quick and efficient VoIP services to their customers. Companies like Skype, Lingo, and Net2phone etc are some of the popular companies which have a 100% success rate worldwide. Let us now compare the top VoIP providers available in the market today.

VOIP Providers
Residential Unlimited Calls Plan	$24.99 per month or $199/ year	$21.95 per month or $195/year	$199/year Promo: Get 1 Year Free only $8.29/month	$199/year or $19.95/month	$24.99
Calls to US and Canada	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
Money Back Guarantee	30 Days	30 Days	14 Days	30 Days	14 Days
Business Plan - Unlimited Long Distance	$34.95 for 2000 Minutes	$49.95	$35.95	N/A	$49.99
Unlimited Inbound Calls	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Activation Fee	$14.95*	$29.95	None	Waived	$29.99

The above table shows some VoIP providers and their various features and benefits. VoIP is a simple money saving way to make phone calls. All you have to do is to check out the various VoIP providers and determine which provider helps you to save more money.

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