We’ve all been disconnected: dropped calls, voices cutting out, stalled texts. It can happen often in central Vermont, where the hilly rural landscape doesn’t lend itself to consistent cell reception.

When it comes to Internet phone calls, not all services have the same strengths. Those looking to ditch their landline completely should get a full-featured package such as Vonage or SunRocket. If you ...

Charter Communications Inc., the company behind the Spectrum cable service, is making an unusual offer to attract new mobile-phone customers: Sign up for four wireless lines and get free home internet ...

Making phone calls without incurring traditional phone charges has become increasingly popular, thanks to the rise of free calling apps that utilize Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology.