Till a few years ago, VoIP was a name that brought forth many apprehensions in mind about its survival. However, VoIP has come back with a huge bang forcing the entire business industry to take it seriously. The technology itself is simple enough to understand. VoIP technology converts analogy signals which exist in the form of our voice into small digital IP packets, compress it and send it over the bandwidth through the Internet. It reaches the receiver in the form of analog signal which has been decompressed.
Business houses and residential homes both have started utilizing voice over IP technology for fulfilling their communication needs. This technology is extremely flexible, benefiting corporates and end users alike. Voice over Internet protocol is also available in the form of calling cards. Calling card companies have started relying in a big way on VoIP. This is because it offers cost effective communication, thereby raising their profit margin.
Other users of this technology could be wholesale carrier service providers, resellers, ISPs, ITSP’s and residentials.
ISP and ITSP’s already have an established network of broadband services which they offer to their clients. They can equip their services with VOIP and offer a complete telephony solution to their clients. This gives them an added advantage over their competitors and helps in building brand preference.
Wholesale carrier service providers are those providers who purchase VoIP connectivity or minutes in bulk from Tier 1 service providers. It is ideal for those who are willing to make a substantial investment in this business and also have technical knowledge about voice over IP service. They are those providers who eventually get the advantage of controlling the telecom industry by controlling the pricing.
A reseller on the other hand doesn’t have to make a substantial investment in the telecom business since the infrastructure and technical equipments are provided by the wholesaler or service provider. A reseller is like a retailer, who acts as a middleman between wholesalers and end users.
Keeping in mind the popularity and the potential of this technology it would be beneficial for companies to invest in this business at this hour in order to make a killing and establish themselves as a brand in future.
By: Kristen Kiya
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The Right Time to Invest In VoIP
December 22nd, 2009Use VOIP Technology to Make Cheap Calls
October 2nd, 2009
Scared of making ISD calls, to friends and relatives in India, or do you have to pay huge landline or mobile bills as you have business contacts in other countries? The latest technology of VOIP will help you make cheap and unlimited calls over the Internet. All you need is a dial-up or broadband connection. VOIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol which is a technology that helps transmit voice conversations via the Internet.
The best way to use this technology is to download Skype, which is free and offers great individual and business packages. Their monthly subscription charges are reasonable and will help you save a lot of money in comparison to landline or mobile phone bills.
Skype will allow you to make free calls to any part of the world, to any landline or mobile number. An added advantage is that if you and your friend have both downloaded Skype, then both of you can talk over the Internet for as long as you want, absolutely free. For business purposes, your colleagues can contact you on an online number whenever they want.
The process of using VOIP technology is actually quite easy and inexpensive. There is a guide inside Skype that will enable you to dial the right ISD code and you can chat right away.
There are two plans to make calls using VOIP: you can choose to pay a monthly subscription which will allow you to make unlimited calls to landlines in selected countries and regions, with an additional 50% discount on an online number. This plan will be best suited to those who make frequent business or personal calls to any one country.
There is another scheme: Pay As You Go. This will require you to add a minimum amount to your account and then you have to pay for as many calls that you make. The calling rate is a flat rate of 2.1¢¹ per minute to over 30 destinations, which is quite cheap, considering that you have such a wide range of countries to choose from.
The additional advantages of using Skype are that you can set up your mobile number or online number to appear if you are calling someone, which helps in caller identification. This technology is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Windows Mobile, WiFi phones, Cordless phones, Skype To Go. You can SMS or even Voice Chat with friends and family, using Skype. There is a VAT of 2 euro cents on the online service and a connection fee and fair usage policies are conditions that apply to Skype. Forward calls to your mobile when you are offline, use a webcam to chat, set up an online number to get the feel of calling a local number-send text messages: the options are endless with Skype.
So, jump on to the Skype bandwagon and make the cheapest ISD calls to keep in touch with loved ones and with business colleagues.
By: Erick John
