Featured VoIP Providers that Offer Call Waiting

When you make the switch from standard telephone service to VoIP service, you will not have to sacrifice call waiting. Better yet, this feature is offered at no additional cost by most VoIP providers, something you can’t say for traditional, conglomerate phone companies. Call waiting is, of course, when you put someone “on hold” so that you can take another incoming phone call. It is invaluable to many of us, as it affords us the chance to take every call.

How it Works

When talking to someone through your VoIP phone, you will be notified if another person attempts to call you. This notification comes in the form of a distinctive beep, not unlike the call waiting feature offered by landline telephone services. However, VoIP improves on this call waiting feature, as you will have the option of being able to tell who is calling you on the second line.

Switching over from one caller to the next is very simple. Your phone will have either a “Flash” or “Hook” button. Press it once and you will answer the new incoming call. That will put your original caller on hold. To go back to the original caller, you will simply press the button again.

What You’ll Need

In order to use VoIP call waiting, you will need either an analog phone and converter or a VoIP phone/headset to speak through. Both will allow you to use the call waiting function. Of course, you will also need a computer, high-speed Internet connection and VoIP service. If you are already using VoIP, then you probably won’t need any additional equipment/software, as call waiting is a basic feature.

Types Offered

Most, if not all, VoIP providers offer a basic call waiting feature with their service at no additional charge. Also available from many providers is a deluxe feature that combine call waiting with caller ID, as mentioned above. This allows you to see who is “beeping in.” Note that this deluxe version of call waiting may not be free. Although it is often nominal, some companies charge an addition fee. Be sure to check with your provider before opting for call waiting/caller ID.

Featured VoIP Providers that Offer Call Waiting

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