When you pick up the phone with Lingo and dial a phone number the phone adapter (black box) converts your voice into data and sends the data through the Internet in a similar manner to an email message. Most providers require you to have a custom telephone adapter that is pre-configured for their network so providing your own may not be an option. The people you call do not need to have a computer to communicate with you. This exciting Lingo technology allows you to take your phone number with you anywhere you travel.

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Keep your current telephone number with Lingo

VOIP, pronounced voyp is an acronym for Voice Over Internet Protocol. You can dial overseas with Lingo and the rates are very competitive. Virtual numbers are normally an additional cost but can start out at only $4.99 per month and they can only be used for incoming calls. With normal internet protocols, you can have a network consisting of many routers (20 - 30 or more) which can result in a very high round trip time. You may be able to use your service wherever you travel as long as you have a broadband Internet connection available.

Get a phone number in any area code

Be aware that some services don't work during power outages and the service provider may not offer backup power. With Lingo you will be able to transfer you old telephone number to your new service provider. Some estimates have suggested that worldwide revenue of this new technology will hit the $96 billion mark by 2011. Business plans will include a fax line with a fax telephone number..