Another feature included with many VoIP service providers is the ability to choose your area code. You may select from any area code within the United States, and some providers offer the ability to select an area code from other countries. This has many benefits for residential users and small businesses as well. If you have a lot of friends and family in a certain region, you can select an area code from their region, and they will be able to call you with local rates and not long distance rates.

For small businesses the ability to choose a specific area code is advantageous because they can use that phone number to attract business in certain locations.

E911

Another new feature for VoIP users is the E-911 or Enhanced 911 program. Many users have had trouble in the past calling 911 from VoIP connections. Because VoIP utilizes a broadband Internet connection and not a standard landline, the Public Safety Answering Point Dispatcher does not readily see addresses and other important information; the FCC has instituted some rules and regulations regarding VoIP and 911.

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