How does VoIP differ from traditional home phone service?

Unlike the traditional Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), VoIP uses advanced technology to convert your voice into data that allows you to place and receive calls over a high-speed broadband internet connection. Also VoIP is not confined to your home - VoIP service can be accessed from anywhere there is a high-speed broadband internet connection.

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1. What is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)?
2. How does VoIP differ from traditional home phone service?
3. What is the appeal of VoIP to a consumer?
4. Can you use VoIP service from someplace other than your home?
5. With VoIP, can I talk on the phone and use my computer at the same time?
6. Can you access 911 services with VoIP service?
7. How does calling 911 from a VoIP phone differ from calling 911 from a traditional home phone?
8. What should I do if I'm interested in switching from traditional phone service to VoIP?