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Internet phoning: lower cost, more capability.(SPECIAL PHONE SECTION)(Voice over Internet Protocol)
Consumers tired of paying big bills for traditional landline telephone service are increasingly turning to the Internet for some financial relief.
Many are saving $20 to $50 or more a month by using Voice over Internet Protocol, often called Voice over IP or VoIP. It transmits your voice calls over the same Internet lines that carry your e-mail.
Phone companies, cable companies, and newcomers such as Vonage offer VoIP service. Unlimited local and domestic long-distance plans cost $25 to $40 a month. Most include typical phone features--such as voice mail, caller ID, and call waiting--plus others you can't get with a landline, such as the ability to make ...
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