How is Skype different from other VOIP providers such as Vonage and SunRocket?
Skype is a software based VOIP solution. With Skype there is no VOIP adaptor box. A headset with microphone is normally used instead of a regular touch-tone telephone allthough you can buy a phone like device at Radio Shack that works with Skype. Skype has it’s advantages and disadvantages. You can get a phone number your friends with regular phones can call (called SkypeIn) and also a voicemail feature too (called Skype Voicemail) Advantages of Skype: • Truly portable communications solution with a laptop, Skype and a high speed connection and you’re in business. No carrying around your big VOIP box, router and bulky handset.
