VOIP has limitations and it is right now available for only making calls using pc, phones or special software's. People can use g voice which acts as messenger and also a software that can be used to place a call.
Texting is strictly for cellular devices. You would have to use an IM (instant messaging) service, with most website giving out free accounts.
Yes you can use it but still you need to subscribe voip service from VoIP service provider.
SMS (short message service) also called texting is used to send messages between cell phones. It is useful for receiving information when you are not able to use phone.
You can use SMS messaging on most smart phones. Your carries will need to turn on the SMS messaging feature on your phone in order to use this service. If your phone is not a smart phone, you may not be able to get this service.
Oh yes, you can still use skype. You can use RingCentral VoIP Services too.
You can provided the texting app you use allows for verbal texting. The Google Hangouts app for instance allows you to text verbally.
As more people are getting rid of their landline and switch over to wireless. They are considering VOIP for their home use. VIOPo.com has the cheapest VOIP service.
Skype is by far the more popular VOIP service because Skype is compatible with computer use whereas Jijah is purely a IP-based mobile service.
People that live in the United Kingdom can use the Vonage service, as well as the Voipfone service. Both VoIP services are available for people in the United Kingdom.
Yes they are because the alarm system would normally use the telephone line for communication to the monitoring station, if you have discontinued your telephone service for VOIP service you must keep in mind a couple of things, backup power (UPS) for your internet service and your VOIP unit without backup power your VOIP service is dead during power outages and therefore no communications. Your alarm company will have to come and check and test your alarm system over the VOIP network to ensure you have service when you need it.
One can find the information on using Asterisk VoIP by calling the customer service or by reading the tutorials that can be found with purchase or online.
If you don't want to use the stock Messenger or more recently Hangouts, which integrates video chatting, SMS/MMS texting, there are several third-party options to use standard text messaging.