When VOIP phone services first appeared on the consumer market, many average, every-day consumers were extremely reluctant to give them a try; this is because they didn't think the service would give them the coverage they desired. Most people thought they would have to be stuck at a home office desk. Who wants to stay in one place on the phone these days? We are multi-taskers. There is laundry to be done and school lunches to be made. If you cannot talk on the phone at the same time, what good is the service? This misconception has been squashed by the incredible availability of areas where the VOIP network can be used. And it's growing daily. Curbside, bedside, poolside are all realistic locations nowadays.

Despite misconceptions, VOIP phone systems are a viable option to the familiar landline systems. For the moment, larger cities have better VOIP network coverage. However, the smaller towns and rural areas are quickly catching up as demand for this innovative idea increases. Smaller companies are competing with the established larger corporations to provide VOIP service to the growing list of consumers requesting it. This trend can only improve VOIP phone service as coverage expands to meet that growing demand.

There are a wide variety of networks available; but it varies by area. While Vonage has one of the largest VOPI Servicenetworks and widest area of coverage, Skype and VoiceGlo aren't far behind. There are also other, smaller companies not mentioned here that continue to try to compete for a market share.

A VOIP phone has service wherever you can go online with the Internet. Vonage, for example, allows you a portable phone in addition to your regular home phone line. The cell phone explosion was sparked by the increased placement of the cell tower. Many cities are hoping to fuel the VOIP phone revolution by increasing their number of free “Wi-FI” areas. This could by the impetus needed to allow consumers to see VOIP phone service as the ultimate melding of convenient portability and reliable home phone service.

It is now clear that VOIP phone service is more than just a reliable home phone. However, it is necessary to point out what a remarkable home phone service VOIP does provide. VOIP software is easily accessed online. Once the consumer downloads the software to the computer, he or she can communicate with any friends, family, or associates that have the same software.  From any building that has Internet and VOIP, you can communicate with any other person possessing Internet and VOIP.

VOIP phones act just like the land lines of old. The fact that your phone line actually runs through a computer is the genius and the innovation of VOIP service. You don’t have to worry about what time of the day or night that you are using the phone. You don’t have to be concerned about yammering on too long with a good buddy. There is no charge for long distance and no concern about running up the phone bill. Billing is a straightforward charge for the original service followed by typical provider billing through your home phone.

VOIP networks will soon overtake cell phone networks in efficiency. Not long into the future the same will be true for traditional phones as well.

VOIP communications with the skype wi-fi phone technology.