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Is Speakeasy Home VoIP secure? Can hackers listen to my conversations?

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Unlike other providers, we carry our VoIP service exclusively over our private, dedicated broadband network and the networks of our partners without coming anywhere near the public Internet. Your privacy is ensured Yes. Our network and unique VQ Technology assigns a higher priority to calls than to data, ensuring call quality. It also means normal web surfing won't affect the quality of your calls.
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How is Speakeasy Home VoIP installed?

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It's easy. After you order the service, we handle the rest. We'll send you an installation kit that includes a telephone adapter for each line you order and quick-start instructions. You simply plug your phone and your DSL modem into the adapter, and you're ready to make and receive calls. If you order two lines, you can plug both phones into one adapter. (Please note that processing your order may initially take three to four weeks.)
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Is Speakeasy Business VoIP secure?

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Yes. Voice traffic is carried to and from the PSTN over the Speakeasy's private broadband network and our partners' networks without ever touching the public Internet, therefore data privacy is ensured which removes the worry of eavesdropping and hacking. Your calling is not restricted. Speakeasy Business VoIP allows end-users to call anyone with a 10-digit telephone number and if international dialing is activated for their DID, end-users can call anywhere in the world.
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Is Speakeasy Home VoIP available in my area?

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Speakeasy Home VoIP is available in most metropolitan areas and coming to more soon. Call 1-800-890-5214 to see if it's available where you live.
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What are the new features available with Speakeasy Home VoIP?

Speakeasy - Home VoIP FAQ
Speakeasy is dedicated to providing customers with the best in broadband services and our latest release offers customers more VoIP features, improved performance and usability in the VoIP Communications Center (web portal).
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What features are included with Speakeasy Home VoIP?

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Speakeasy Home VoIP delivers the same must-have features you probably use daily, including voice mail, call waiting, caller ID, and more. Show me features.
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How does Speakeasy Home VoIP work?

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Speakeasy Home VoIP is based on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), which enables voice to be digitized and transmitted in digital packets rather than by traditional, circuit-committed protocols.
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How is Speakeasy Home VoIP different from the traditional telephone network?

Speakeasy - Home VoIP FAQ
The traditional phone network-called the Public Switched Telephone Network, or PTSN, if it ever comes up in a game of trivia-is the network American tax dollars built over the last century. Traditional phone service is carried over this network, which is maintained by large telecommunications companies. In contrast, Voice over IP uses a digital network, like the one you're using to view this Web page.
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Are Voice calls secure? Can others listen to my conversations?

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Voice Over IP is the technology where voice data is transmitted over the Internet, thereby ensuring low costs. NetZero has always put your security and privacy first and we continue to do so in our Voice service. All of your conversations are encrypted and routed through a highly secure network, making it difficult for anyone to eavesdrop on your conversations.
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How does Speakeasy Home VoIP let me talk to people with traditional phone service?

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Speakeasy Home VoIP employs an application called a softswitch, which enables Speakeasy Home VoIP calls to reach traditional phone service users and vice-versa.
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How does Speakeasy Home VoIP deliver the same voice quality as my traditional phone company?

Speakeasy - Home VoIP FAQ
With our VQ Technology, voice traffic is recognized and prioritized over data, ensuring quality by giving voice traffic plenty of room in the broadband "pipe". The phone adapter we provide also makes a difference. Called the Telephone Adapter, or TA, it's a "traffic grooming" device that helps keep voice quality high. If it detects any loss in voice quality, it instantly allocates more bandwidth to improve quality.
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What is Speakeasy Business VoIP?

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Speakeasy Business VoIP is an integrated voice and data solution that delivers next-generation voice technology over a proven reliable broadband connection coupled with a company-wide web portal, and quality service and support.
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What can I do to make my computer more secure (stop hackers/prevent unauthorized usage)?

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There are several steps which you should take (regardless of whether you are on ResNet or not) to secure your system against hacking, viruses, and unauthorized usage. The following are a few of steps you should take: Make sure that your computer has the latest critical security patches and updates. On a Windows machine, this is done by running Windows Update from the Start Menu or by visiting . You should do this regularly or configure your computer to automatically check for updates.
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How does Speakeasy Business VoIP work?

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Speakeasy Business VoiP is based on voice-over Internet protocol (VoIP), a method by which voice is digitized and transmitted in digital packets rather than using traditional circuit-committed protocols of the public switched telephone network (PSTN). The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is the traditional phone network which American tax dollars built over the last 100 years and, depending on whose territory you are in, is currently maintained by large telecommunication companies.
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What features are included in Speakeasy Business VoIP?

Speakeasy - Business VoIP FAQ
Speakeasy Business VoIP offers an extensive standard set of Class-5 features as well as voicemail, web and audio conferencing, and long distance.
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Can I use Speakeasy Business VoIP out of the office?

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Yes, next-generation voice technology allows employees to virtually take their desk anywhere; whether working from home or on the road, employees won't miss a beat.
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Are conversations using FirstDigital secure?

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Yes, digital phone service is more secure than traditional phone service. FirstDigital uses advanced security features to prevent any unauthorized access to the network.
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Are conversations in cordless phone Secure?

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MHz phones can be Picked up on Radio Scanners, 900 MHz cordless phone can be picked up on Commercial radio scanners, its almost Impossible to eavesdrop on a DSS digital phone.
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How do I listen to the recordings of the conversations held on my Phone-007?

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You can listen to the recordings made on your Phone-007 from any web browser or any telephone. Just log in to the Phone-007 Website or call any of the Phone-007 local access numbers and you will be able to access previously recorded conversations made on your Phone-007.
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How is Speakeasy Business VoIP different from other VoIP providers?

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Unlike other providers that do not have full control over the networks to which calls are placed, Speakeasy's private, dedicated network is custom-designed to provide extraordinary dependability and performance, therefore making it possible to control Quality of Service. Voice packets are prioritized over data, and service is SLA-backed.
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Is the Diary secure from hackers?

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Premier IT, who host the CPD Diary & our website take the protection of user's personal details very seriously. Although information is safe, it is not as secure as it would be if we holding credit card details. They have put in all reasonable safety measures in place, so the risk of personal information being intercepted is very minimal. Having the most up to date web browser and firewalls on your computer will increase your security even more.
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How secure is VoIP?

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VoIP is as secure as regular telephone service. In fact, with encryption, VoIP calls can be even more secure than those placed over normal phone lines.
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In the converged communications world, voice services are IP network based. Therefore, securing voice traffic on the Northwestern University network is just as important as, and very similar to, securing data traffic on the network. NUIT will continue to make security of all network-based services a top priority.
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Is VOIP secure?

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Yes. Although there have been reports that some VOIP software may be susceptible to hackers enabling eavesdropping on telephone calls, be assured that iiNet's VOIP service is highly secure, and is not vulnerable in this way. As long as you do not divulge your VOIP password to anyone, your VOIP service is secured.
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Are home users a serious target for hackers?

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Yes!! Home users are arguably the most vulnerable people around simply because they are usually not well protected. Adopting a 'path of least resistance' model, intruders will often zero-in on home users - often exploiting their 'Always on' broadband connections and typical home use programs such as chat, Internet games and P2P files sharing applications.
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How does Speakeasy Business VoIP differ from a traditional PBX or other hosted systems?

Speakeasy - Business VoIP FAQ
Speakeasy Business VoIP goes far beyond traditional PBX, IP-PBX, Key, or Centrex services to offer a variety of IP-based functionality, scalability and geographical coverage for increased business flexibility and a lower total cost of ownership (TCO). When compared to the features, functionality and relative costs of PBX, IP-PBX and Centrex services, Speakeasy comes out ahead on all accounts. A free assessment illustrates the Speakeasy benefits for your business.
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How is Speakeasy Business VoIP able to save me at least 30% on International calling?

Speakeasy - Business VoIP FAQ
With Speakeasy Business VoIP, International calling can be controlled by the administrator for any DID directly from the web tool. Also, unlike International long distance carriers who depend on call revenue for operational costs, Speakeasy Business VoIP does not depend on your call charges and is able to offer the same capabilities at a fraction of the cost.
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Will 911 service work with Speakeasy Business VoIP?

Speakeasy - Business VoIP FAQ
Yes. Speakeasy Business VoIP service is only available in areas where 911 service can be provided. Speakeasy can determine whether your business qualifies for 911 service. Please contact a Speakeasy Business VoIP representative today for more information.
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What is the function of the Speakeasy Business VoIP web interface?

Speakeasy - Business VoIP FAQ
The web interface provides a user-friendly way to manage features within the Speakeasy Business VoIP account. Administrators and end-users have controlled role-based access to the voice application, which allows them to manage advanced phone features like conference calling, voicemail preferences and phone settings from any computer, anytime. With the administrator access, adds/moves/changes occur with a few clicks, licenses are adapted, and calling restrictions may be set.
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What kind of equipment is needed to deploy Speakeasy Business VoIP in my organization?

Speakeasy - Business VoIP FAQ
Speakeasy Business VoIP Certified Hardware integrates with your current LAN and telephony infrastructure. Your organization may or may not require new hardware in order to deploy and support Speakeasy Business VoIP. Contact a Speakeasy Business VoIP Representative today to understand what kind of equipment may be required for deployment.
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