Of course, all these features come at different prices, so I make sure I explain all of the different pricing models to you.

Oh, and I also list any "hidden" fees -- like the fees you'll have to pay to your local telephone company to turn on Busy Call Forwarding, which many of these products depend on.

Simply can’t afford access to faster connection speeds? You may want to consider using these alert services to avoid the cost of a second phone line.

Have the power to decide when and how to answer phone messages. To decide on the right Internet call manager for you, you'll need to know which services are available, how much each feature costs, and which features each provider has. That's where I might be able to help.

They each offer basic features (like Caller ID alerts and Internet answering machines) and some offer more robust call alert capabilities. Most of the companies also have different levels of products, so you can find one to fit your budget and needs.