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How to Stop Packet Loss and Latency on Your Internet Connection from Killing VoIP

Monday, September 13th, 2010

Most people have access to broadband Internet at home and at work. Broadband speeds continue to improve as well giving ample bandwidth for applications using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Video. However, many Internet connections will not support these applications as their quality is not sufficient. (more…)

Free Internet Test Tool

Friday, September 10th, 2010

Internet Test ToolsThe wait is over. The online HostMyCalls™ ISP Test Tool is now live on the HostMyCalls website.  It is free to use.  It tests your IP packet loss and delay for each hop along the route your ISP uses during your selected time frame.  It will even report data for route changes if they occur during the test period.

You can find it here http://www.hostmycalls.com/tools/.  This online tool is unlike most that just give you a brief result of the route, speed or ping latency.

To help you understand how the tool works, view this page Interpreting the Results of the HostMyCalls Packet Loss and Delay Test

Frequently asked questions about the Internet Test Tool can be found here – FAQ’s

If you find this free resource useful, you are welcome to link back to it on your site.  Linking code is available on the tool’s page.  Your comments are also welcome.

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Top 7 Common Causes of VoIP Voice Quality Problems

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

VoIP is revolutionizing communication for both residential and commercial use.  Although the residential demand for VoIP has been strong for years, small businesses are exchanging their antiquated digital phone systems with VoIP provider services.  These services are marketed under the names Hosted PBX, Hosted VoIP, IP PBX, Virtual PBX and many more.  Adoption of these services continues on a frenetic pace despite the myriad of deployment problems when utilizing VoIP over the Internet. (more…)


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