Comcast, which launched its service more slowly than most of its cable rivals, posted a 73% jump in users. Some estimates have suggested that worldwide revenue of this new technology will hit the $96 billion mark by 2011. VOIP, pronounced voyp is an acronym for Voice Over Internet Protocol. With speakeasy. com you will be able to transfer you old telephone number to your new service provider.

Get speakeasy. com here, compare plans from the top VOIP providers, sign-up online.

Get a phone number in any area code

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. You can have as many lines you want and each additional line is billed at the same rate as a single line. When you pick up the phone with speakeasy. com 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. You may be able to use your service wherever you travel as long as you have a broadband Internet connection available. Business plans will include a fax line with a fax telephone number..

Keep your current telephone number with speakeasy. com

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. This technology converts the voice signal from your telephone into a digital signal that travels over the Internet. The people you call do not need to have a computer to communicate with you. Vonage remained the industry leader with 1.8 million subscriber lines as of 2006.