Internet And Wi-Fi Cell Phones
What is a "wi-fi cell phone"?
A Wi-Fi cell phone has the ability to connect to a local wireless network in an office or home situation where you would typically share your internet connection with a laptop computer or another desktop. And by creating that connection, the Wi-Fi cell phone allows the user to make phone calls over their own network and not get charged for them. As if they were off peak and not using the RF signal being transmitted to the tower to make calls on their Wi-Fi cell phone. Using a Wi-Fi cell phone actually keeps you from pulling out of your bucket of minutes that you get every month by using your local network at home.
What is "Voice over Internet Protocol" (VoIP)?
With internet and Wi-fi cell phones, Voice over Internet Protocol is a technology that allows customers to make phone calls via their internet connection. By doing so you can make phone calls internationally and locally much cheaper than you would on a regular land line or cell phone.
Can I buy a wi-fi cell phone right now?
You can buy a wi-fi cell phone now. The only thing is, you won't be able to use all the advanced calling features that having a wi-fi cell phone will give you. An example: Using your home wireless network to make Internet phone calls is a service that's still under development and there's no one standard for it. However, you can use the wi-fi to browse Internet, share files amongst your network, and swap files between your personal computer and your phone.
What is a "Skype phone"?
A Skype phone is a device that has a wi-fi antenna built in that's designed to make internet phone calls all on its own. It's a standalone unit and basically it attaches itself to your wireless network and gives the user the ability to make and receive phone calls using their Skype account, in which they can add minutes into with a PayPal account or credit card.
