New technologies are popping up every day. Telephones are no exception. Sure, you're thinking new cordless phones, new cell phone technology, headsets, gadgets, belt-clips, etc. But that's not what I'm covering today.

Maybe unknown to you, there are literally thousands of alternative phone companies competing for your business. And they're not just reselling Ma Bell's network to you. They're selling you phones that connect to each other - and to other standard phones - via the Internet itself. Everyone's got an Internet connection these days, so why not use it for your phone service as well.