Where to Find Home Phone Service Providers

Whether you are moving to a new home or are simply dissatisfied with your current telephone provider, there are many choices available for home phone services. However picking the best one that suits your needs will require some shopping around and knowing where to look.

Your Internet Service Provider

Look to your Internet service provider. In many cases, major Internet providers also provide additional services, such as phone services. Contact your provider directly to verify that they offer this type of service. You may also check their website for phone services and special online-only specials. Additionally, in some cases, adding additional services can actually cost you less money as opposed to getting your Internet and phone from two separate companies.

The Internet

Turn to the Internet when searching for phone services. To locate your options type in "Home Telephone Services" and your zip code. Your search will result in a list of telephone companies in your area. Another way to search online is to enter "VoIP Service Providers" in the search box. Your results will provide you the names of VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol providers. This is a type of phone service that generally requires an adapter, which allows you to use the Internet instead of telephone lines to make and receive phone calls.

Cable Companies

Although cable television companies are traditionally associated with television, some companies have extended their services to include telephone services. Contacting the company or visiting their website will let you know if home phone services are provided.