VoIP Features

Most traditional phone companies charge you for extra features that are added to your account. With VOIP service providers these usually come as standard at no additional charge.

The most common features include:

• Voicemail - Replaces your answering machine and lets you listen to voice messages online.

• Caller ID

• Call Waiting

• Call forwarding - Forward calls to your cell, office, or any other number after a predetermined number of rings.

• Call Transfer

• Repeat Dialling

• Return Call

• Three-Way Dialling - Conference calls
  

Some VOIP service providers also offer advanced call filtering features. These additional features allow you to decide how calls to a specific number are handled by using caller ID information. They allow you to:

• Forward the call to a particular number

• Send the call directly to voicemail

• Give the caller a busy signal

• Play a "not-in-service" message
  

Many VOIP services also allow you to check your voicemail over the internet or attach messages to an e-mail that is sent to your computer or PDA. It’s best to check with VOIP phone system suppliers and service operators exactly what features they offer as package and service prices vary greatly.