Yes, many households are switching to a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone service. Some of the advantages of a VoIP service over traditional phone services are:
Ease of use:
Simply plug in your phone device into your network, and you are good to go.
Lower cost:
Since you are using your existing broadband connection to make calls, there is no need for a separate telephone line and the accompanying infrastructure. Some calls may even be free, and plans can be as low as $10 a month.
Extra features:
VoIP calls have features like video chat, call logs and digital voicemail.