Question from Marie
Hi Debra,
I currently have an internet and phone bundle through our local cable company. It is completely wired. Our internet is connected via an Ethernet cable and modem. Our phone is connected to a wired telephone modem as well.
Are Voice Over IP connections ok as long as they are connected with a wired modem? I don’t think we have landlines available where I live; most companies only offer phone plans that use the internet connection.
Thank you for your time!
Debra’s Answer
Here’s an article that explains what VoIP is and how it works: How Stuff Works Tech: How VoIP Works
To the best of my knowledge, it’s operating computer-to-computer.
If the modem is wired, and not wireless, it should be no different from using your computer.
If anyone knows any more about this, please comment.
I’m not an EMF expert. There’s a lot I don’t know.
Thank you for your comments. I am definitely using a corded phone. I also should add that the corded phone is plugged into the phone plug/jack in my kitchen. When we had set up the VoIP, it was also connected to the wires connecting to our phone jacks in the house. So I guess that means the VoIP is hard wired? So when I need to make a phone call, I use my corded telephone that is connected to a phone jack in my wall.
Any other comments from readers will be appreciated, Thank you!
These systems will increase Dirty Electricity somewhat. This is still better, for most people, than using cell phones. The phones used with these systems should be corded. Cordless phones emit RF, like cell phones, which would defeat the purpose of using wired connections!