General Terms

VoIp : Voice over IP (also called VoIP, IP Telephony, and Internet telephony) refers to technology that enables routing of voice conversations over the Internet or any other IP network. Basically,  it means that you can use your phone through your internet connection versus your regular traditional phone line.

IP : Short for Internet Protocol.

Telephony: The telephone or phone is a telecommunications device that transmits speech by means of electric signals.

Internet: A network of computer networks which operates world-wide using a common set of protocols.

General Definitions Of Basic Features

3-way Calling: You can have a phone conversation with 2 other people at one time.

Caller ID With Name: Displays the phone number and name of the incoming call.

Caller ID: Displays the phone number of the incoming call.

Call Waiting: Allows you to answer an incoming call even if your already speaking to someone.

Call Forwarding: Give you the option of having an incoming call routed to different phone number. Useful if your expecting a call and are unable to be at home.

Call Transfer: Is the ability to transfer a call to another phone number.

Call Return: Missed a call that were expecting? No problem, with this feature you can call the last number that tried to call your line.

Caller ID Block: Allows you to block your phone number and name when making a call.

Visual Call Waiting: Allows you to see the phone number that is calling you while you are on an existing call.

Voice Mail: Built in answering machine service.

7 Digit Dialing: With this feature you only have to dial the last 7 digits of a local phone number, no area code needed.

Distinctive Rings: You can assign a specific ring tone for a specific phone number.

Do Not Disturb: You can turn off the ringer and forward your incoming calls directly to you voicemail with this feature.