VoIP Requirements List

Getting started with any of the VoIP Phone Services is easier than you think!

Here is what you will need to get started with the VoIP Phone Service Provider you choose:

  • Telephone - You can use your regular phone that you already have or you can choose a phone system with multiple handsets to connect more than one phone to your VoIP phone service line

  • Broadband Connection - DSL or cable
    Minimum Recommended Bandwidth per line:
    1 line: 256kbps download/ 64kbps upload
    2 lines: 512kbps download/ 512kbps upload

  • Home Networking Router (with available ethernet port) - Use either a wired or wireless router

  • Telephone Adapter - Usually included at no cost from your VoIP service provider

Now that you have checked off your VoIP Requirements List, it's time to look at some VoIP Comparisons