Hong Kong VoIP providers are advertising VoIP (Voice over internet protocol) technology as a way to keep costs down for those wishing to make calls locally or internationally without the need to use customary land lines. VoIP instead uses a broadband connection to achieve this.

VoIP connects to a broadband connection by: using a basic computer, a distinctive phone (provided to consumers when subscribing to a VoIP package) or thru an adapter. Service providers utilize something called the LCR (least cost routing system) to offer consumers amazing and affordable prices to international destinations such as Hong Kong.

LCR works by converting all calls to data form, then locating a variety of destinations that the cal may be sent to. Once discovered, calls are then transferred back into the VoIP format.

To achieve the proper VoIP technology necessary to make a sufficient call, a consumer needs to choose the right Hong Kong VoIP service provider. The top two providers in Hong Kong happen to be Vonage and Rebtel.

Vonage

Vonage is currently one of the world’s major VoIP providers. Vonage offers a vast array of package deals to fit the wants and wallets of every consumer. From calls to the U.S., Canada or any other country, there is a plan for everyone. One great aspect is the fact that Vonage proposes rates much cheaper than that of its competitors.

This specific VoIP provider supplies a variety of products, from VoIP phones to the famous V-Portal (a plan allowing clients to attach up to two separate lines). Connection performance can be easily checked by fixing a telephone to the adapter. Once joined, features such as caller ID, voicemail, language selection, or built-in upstream bandwidth testers can be administered.

Vonage World

This is by far, the best plan being currently offered by this VoIP provider. This is an astounding deal, as the market price is only $9.99 per month for the first three months. However, the price then goes up to $25.99 per month plus tax and additional fees if a client requires more then what is initially provided. Unlimited calling is available to 60 countries worldwide, which includes landline phones. Unlimited calls are also available for mobile phones to more than 10 countries, including India. There is a new feature known as Vonage Extensions, which is an extended plan that can also be added to both landline and cellular phones for no extra cost to the consumer (vonage.com)

Rebtel

Plans start at only 1.8¢per minute, for only $10 USD. This provides the user with 556 minutes per month to use for calling from a landline or a mobile phone.This VoIP provider hosts a service allocating a new method of making international calls by using a cellular phone.

Rebtel uses VoIP technology to give its consumers discounted mobile-to-mobile and mobile-to-landline international calls. The company makes this possible by giving users local landline numbers. So the subscribers in the home country and the subscribers in the needed destination each receive landline numbers for free.

Rebtel VoIP providers then route the international side of the call over the VoIP system. For those clients hoping to save a few bucks, Rebtel only charges its consumers for the price of local calling- which cuts out the fees for the international call. Hooray, free money! This VoIP provider also allows calls to be made without any extra self-installed software, computers or Internet connections. Calls can be made thru any mobile phone and carrier.

These two VoIP service providers are just a few of the many companies out there who are now offering VoIP technology to remote places like Hong Kong, China. As the world advances, more options and opportunities may become available as well. Though for now, China seems to have been given the necessary treatment that it has been waiting for.