Voice over Internet Protocol ( VoIP, IP Telephony, Internet telephony, and Broadband Phone) is the routing of voice conversations over the Internet or through any other IP-based network.

Small businesses can benefit from the low cost calling plans and the ability to add additional handsets onto the same network hassle-free, when necessary.

VoIP is extremely cost effective for phone-based companies, as it is user friendly and interchangeable at any stage of its contract, allowing you to be in control of your telephony system.

Protocols used to carry voice signals over the IP network are commonly referred to as Voice over Internet Protocol or VoIP protocols. Voice over IP traffic can be deployed on any IP network, including ones lacking a connection to the rest of the Internet, for instance on a private building-wide LAN.

The voice data flows over a general-purpose packet-switched network, instead of dedicated legacy circuit-switched telephony transmission lines, allowing you to route all calls through your VoIP handset when connected to the network irrespective of your location, making this method of telephony extremely appealing to those who travel or larger companies who have offices across the country.