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Written on 2011-07-06 13:10. Edited on 2011-07-06 13:22.
How to File a Complaint
When communications are harassing homes and businesses, the FCC allows you to file formal complaints. There are several ways to file a complaint with the FCC:
Online
Over the Phone
Snail Mail
Fax
Email
The FCC asks you to answer a series of questions online to determine which complaint form suits your complaint. For example, say you have a telemarketing complaint. To...
Written on 2011-06-02 11:19. Edited on 2011-06-02 11:19.
Do you know what roaming is?
Anytime you travel abroad, your phone connects to a network in the country you are visiting. This is “roaming”.
When you make a call while roaming, you incur charges that are much higher than your local charges. The network operator located in the country you are visiting will handle the calls you make and receive.
Rather than charging you directly for...
Written on 2011-04-28 09:34. Edited on 2011-06-14 12:59.
Telecommunication Before VoIP
Since the beginning of telecommunication, phones have used 'circuit-switched technology' to send and receive calls. This technology uses hard phone lines to transmit calls from one telephone to another
The limitation with circuit-switched technology is that it requires a significant amount of bandwidth for each call, and it only supports limited types of calls (i.e....
Written on 2011-03-04 19:45. Edited on 2011-12-14 14:39.
Are you feeling down with the budding distance that has suddenly grown between you and your loved one, as they’re away from you due to the warrants of work or perhaps while studying abroad? Now there is no need to worry because as the telecommunications technology advanced further, it has brought forth a very cheap way to keep in touch with your friends and loved ones while traveling, no...
Written on 2011-01-11 15:11. Edited on 2011-01-11 15:11.
VoIP Disadvantages and VoIP Solutions
Advantages of VoIP
Don't forget to weigh the pros with the cons. Check out the benefits of VoIP.Advantages and Benefits of VoIP
VoIP has a couple problems when compared to traditional PTSN phone service:
VoIP and power outages
VoIP and 911
VoIP network outages
VoIP call quality problems
VoIP and security
VoIP doesn't work when the power is out....
Written on 2011-01-10 14:48. Edited on 2011-01-11 15:12.
Advantages and benefits of VoIP:
VoIP Problems
We pride ourselves on presenting a balanced view. So, an article on the problems of VOIP and solutions.
VoIP Problems
VoIP saves you money
VoIP has great features
VoIP gets you more phone numbers
VoIP gets you phone numbers outside your area code
VoIP is mobile
High competition means better deals and lower prices
VoIP piggybacks on...
Written on 2010-12-16 17:17. Edited on 2011-06-02 11:45.
It never hurts to have more resources. That's why we recommend you check out the VoIP Phone Service Guide.
It's a little more focused than TheDigest.com, sticking to just VoIP services, thank you very much. That said, it has:
extensive articles on the history of VoIP
an earnest attitude toward customer service (they promise you'll get a reply in 24-48 hours)
articles on just about everything...
Written on 2010-11-22 00:41. Edited on 2011-05-18 15:22.
President Obama, Senator Scott Brown of Massachusetts and countless other 2010 candidates used social media such as tweeter and facebook to reach their potential voters. They used twitter to gather crowds at local events and facebook to build their community of supporters. The campaigns collected contributions online and provided means for their supporters to contact and reach out to their...
Written on 2010-10-23 13:59. Edited on 2011-05-09 15:50.
Over 15 Million customers will get money back from Verizon! This report seems farfetched, so we dug into the evidence. Our story comes from two reliable sources, an October 3rd, 2010 Verizon Press Release, and an October 3rd, 2010 FCC Press Release. The FCC broadcast "We can confirm reports of an FCC investigation into mystery fees that appeared on Verizon Wireless bills costing over 15 million...
Written on 2010-03-08 02:26. Edited on 2011-05-18 15:19.
Virtual telephone numbers are secondary numbers associated with the primary numbers provided through a hosted PBX system. Virtual phone numbers do not cost as much as the conventional numbers and is sure to improve your communication system. They are cost effective especially for the long distance calls. Conventionally, PBX phones are very expensive to buy, install and maintain. The price goes...