What are “Internet Phone,” “Broadband Phone,” and “VoIP?”

These terms all describe a phone technology that uses your internet connection for making and receiving phone calls, just as you would if you had a traditional “landline” phone connection.

“VoIP” stands for “Voice over Internet Protocol.” VoIP is the widely-used technology that uses your internet connection to make phone calls; the voice data between you and your callers is transmitted over the same line as your internet data. With VoIP, you don’t need the usual landline (the wall connection) to make and receive phone calls.

ClearCaptions delivers call captioning service to your home via internet phone, VoIP technology, and we will provide you with a dedicated in-home phone number if you currently don’t have one. All you need is an active internet service in your home.