Basically, a VoIP phone is a phone that uses your Internet connection instead of your phone line to make a call, usually at a much lower rate. With more and more people having access to the Internet and advances in Internet connectivity, medium VoIP servers are becoming more and more popular. ACN is one of the main competitors, but in this cut-throat market, your Iris 3000 VoIP video phone must be the best of the best if it is to survive.
The Iris 3000 is one of ACN’s popular models. Its features include a 7-inch screen, a CMOS camera, and a standard phone jack, and it can only work over a broadband connection. The Iris 3000 allows you to make video calls to other users, allowing you to see and hear the person on the other end of the line, just as if you were sitting face to face. The Videophone can be connected to your computer or TV, allowing you to see your loved ones on a much larger screen. Other benefits include free unlimited video and voice calls to other ACN customers, the ability to get news, weather, sports and other content online, and the Videophone doubles as a digital photo frame in standby mode.
The Iris 3000 is pretty good, however there is a much cheaper alternative: Skype. Skype that allows you to communicate with other users through instant messaging, voice calls, video calls and conference calls for free. Skype also allows you to call landlines and cell phones at a much lower rate than the phone providers. The advantage Skype has over ACN is that the program is free to download and there is no commitment. ACN requires you to sign up and pay for a minimum of 2 years, while you can come and go as you please with Skype.
With people still watching every penny you spend, trying to sell the ACN package might be a hard sell, especially when free alternatives, like Skype, are available. More than ever, it’s important to follow a structured marketing plan. Without the proper training, you’ll have a hard time convincing money-conscious customers to choose ACN.