Ten years ago, employers cited cost and lack of connectivity as the reasons they were against telecommuting. Back then, high-speed internet access was just starting to trickle down to the home market, and business-class telephone service came with a business-class price. Today, just the opposite is true, thanks to the proliferation of Voice over IP (VoIP) technology, cable modems, and fiber-optic services. Finally, you can get inexpensive telephone service -complete with voice mail, caller ID, and conference calling-bundled with cellular service, high-speed access, and data backup and security services. Your provider, usually your phone, cable, or utility company, may even offer video conferencing. The best part: the more services you buy, the less you pay.

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