Calls Through VoIP.

7:08 AM 3/13/2024



Calls through VoIP can give you clear sound on both sides and it is cheaper than the land line calls. Currently all the world is depending on this cheap calling method through the VoIP technology. To get the VoIP calling system in home or Office you must have Internet connection and PC. VoIP Technology- voice over internet protocol allows you calling people all over the world through broad band network- ADSL - or using your Mobile Data plan. First of all you have to purchase call minutes from a VoIP service provider using your plastic card. It can be done as one time purchase or with Auto top up facility. Further more you have to buy a small gadget called as phone adaptor. This device doesn’t need a PC to work along. But it is necessary to setup the calling system through the PC or with a Laptop. Then the Phone adaptor will need only broadband connection to make calls. It can be used to make calls once you setup an account with a VoIP service provider.

There are hundreds of VoIP account sellers and thousands of Re-sellers too available worldwide. On the other hand they will offer you a local phone number too. So people can call your number from any part of the world at cheap rate. Also you can make your phone to be connected in a foreign country. So calls from those countries will be local calls. (DID). some countries don't allow their citizens to use VoIP system. This is to prevent Government's income lose.

There are three methods to access VoIP calls.
1. Through your Internet connected Smartphone.
2. PC or Laptop that is connected to the Broadband or ADSL service.
3. Set up your own VoIP system with a Phone Adaptor, if your home has Broadband or ADSL connection.

Remember you must purchase call minutes from a VoIP reseller to fulfill the calling service.

Phone Adaptor

Before you start this venture, check with your local authorities whether such operation is legal in your area. Buy a phone adaptor (Linksys) from online stores or from a local vendor. Then go online and buy calling minutes from any web site for $5 or $10 with your credit card to use with the phone adaptor. Connect the phone adaptor to a internet connected Pc and switch on the power. Configure the phone adaptor according to the instruction given by the phone adaptor and the VoIP minutes provider.

It will not take more than 10 minutes to set up this VoIP service. Just connect the phone adaptor, broadband and the phone. Switch on the power for the phone adaptor. Once all the indicator lights are indicating you can stat to make your overseas calls. Once the VoIP minutes over, pay to the provider to refill your account.

Note: In some countries using VoIP adaptor is prohibited by the relevant Government Authorities. For example in UAE it is prohibited by law. So check whether you can use the Phone Adaptor in your country before you order a VoIP phone adaptor.

Following things are required to setup VoIP Phone system.

1. Digital Phone
2. DSL Cables.
3. Phone Connection Cable.
4. Internet connection (Mobile Data | ADSL | Broadband)
5. Power Supply. 12V
6. Branded VoIP Adaptor.
7. Calling Minutes from a VoIP Company. (Need to purchase in US Dollar or Monthly or Yearly basis)
8. Can use Smartphone with suitable VoIP App.

VoIP Video.

A Note to you

Public holidays, Sundays and Poya days are the best time to make low priced calls to any part of the world from Sri Lanka through out the day and night.

International country code of Sri Lanka is +94 or 0094.