Which Type of Broadband Phone? 

Home office based versions of VoIP operate in two general ways.  First your home office PC can serve as the telephone.  This version requires software be loaded on to your home office PC and a headset or specialized phone be attached to the PC.  The second version of the broadband telephone requires an adapter box that connects usually between your high-speed internet modem (DSL or cable) and your home office network or home computer.

Advantages of Computer Based VoIP 

Allows for integration with other software on your computer.

Can offer some of the lowest rates for calling.

The operation of the phone system is mostly controlled locally.

Takes advantage of existing hardware.               

Takes up less space and power connections.

Disadvantages of Computer Based VoIP

Takes up valuable resources on computer.

Requires the computer to be operating properly.

Does not integrate with existing telephone equipment.

Advantages of Adapter Based VoIP 

Operate independent of your computer system.

Can integrate with landline phone equipment.

Can take advantage of existing phone equipment.

Support for adaptor and programming is controlled by the vendor.

Disadvantages of Adapter Based VoIP 

Does not integrate with software on your computer.

Requires additional physical space and power connections.

Control and reporting can be more limited.

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