VoIP or voice over protocol is one of the latest innovations in communications technology. The main difference it has with the old telephony system is that it uses data packets while the old telephony system uses switch boards.
In case you are not familiar with switchboards, imagine your call being routed to an operator before it reaches the person you are calling. That illustrates how a switchboard works. VoIP uses data packets that are sent and received via the internet. Hence, the basic equipment you will need to enable VoIP is a modem because this is the main device that allows you to get an internet access.
VoIP products come as trunk or hosted. If you are still wishing to use your old telephone device while utilizing VoIP at the same time, you will need to purchase a gateway from VoIP vendors. The gateway comes in a data packet that looks like a box. You would have to connect this to your conventional telephone or fax machine to enable VoIP. However, if you have an IP enabled system, there is no need to purchase the gateway.
There are four ways by which you can make the calls using the VoIP. These include internet-internet, phone-internet, internet-phone, phone-phone. If you are making a call towards a phone, it can be a regular, non-VoIP phone. Otherwise, the recipient of your call also needs to have a VoIP-enabled device. If you are making a call through a computer, you need to have a head set and a VoIP software program. If you are making an internet-internet call, the computer you are calling to must also have the same software as you have. Examples of this software are Skype, that of Yahoo, MSN, etc.
By: Elija James
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“Make telephone calls anywhere in the world absolutely free of charge.”
Does this sound as an exaggerated claim? A promotional gimmick?
Well, today, it is actually possible to talk to your near and dear/ your customers and business associates absolutely free (or with a nominal calling charge). With the latest VoIP technology sweeping the arena of telephony, talking free of cost is no longer a long-cherished dream. It is a hardcore reality!
VoIP is indeed a revolutionary technology that will eventually change the face of the existing telephony system.
What is VoIP?
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is a technology that is used to transmit voice or audio files over the Internet via a packet-switched network. The voice/audio files can be received by:
a computer a VoIP phone a standard telephone
The VoIP technology enables the transmission of voice/audio data as digital data over the Internet.
A number of practical applications based on the VoIP technology are gaining popularity among people as a means of economical communication. They are:
VoIP phones dedicated instruments to make calls over the Internet ATA sets telephone-like boxes that connect to a computer and convert the analog voice data into digital signals computer to computer calls need a computer system, headsets and Internet connection
VoIP phones are slowly gaining foothold in the market due to their efficiency in meeting the financial and infrastructure needs of corporate houses. These phones are also known as ‘broadband phones’ as they can be used to make calls over the high-speed Internet connection.
A VoIP phone converts voice data into digital data so that the data may be transmitted over the Internet. You need to connect the phone to a computer to enable voice communication.
VoIP phones look just like the standard telephones with the cradle, the buttons and the handset. So, you can make calls in the usual way…but with better sound quality and in an economical manner!
By: Dennis Jaylon
Experience The Pleasure Of Cost-Effective Communication With VOIP Technology
December 7th, 2009
Do you wish to cut down your monthly telephone bill amount?
Telephonic communication is the lifeline of the contemporary world. Be it communicating with near and dear ones or with customers/colleagues, telephones constitute an indispensable part of one’s life.
However, most of us are bothered by the (hefty) telephone bills that we receive at the end of the month (especially when we make long distance calls). This takes away the charm of talking heartily with your friends and relatives…isn’t it?
Don’t you wish that you could talk hours with your loved ones without worrying about the ‘calling meter’ ticking rapidly while you talk?
Well, good news for all of you! The surge of VoIP technology is sweeping the world today in its stride…and this technology is bringing about a revolutionary change in how people communicate with their telephones. VoIP is indeed the wave of the future!
The VoIP technology enables transformation of the voice data into digital data. Digital data is smaller as compared to a standard electric unit. As a result, the VoIP users can save on valuable bandwidth.
What all do you need to set up VoIP telephony system in your residence/business set-up?
You need high-speed Internet connection to avail the benefits of VoIP. The digital data (after the voice signal has been transformed) is transmitted over the broadband Internet connection.
VoIP phones are exclusively designed for VoIP. You may also go for videophones (supporting VoIP)that will display images while you speak.
Want to use your existing phone(s) for making VoIP calls?
Well, you can use your existing telephone to avail the benefits of VoIP. You need to use a VoIP phone adapter for this.
You may also need to purchase a router. Usually, the VoIP service providers provide the hardware that you need to set up VoIP telephony system.
So, do not let the thought of ‘huge’ telephone bills deter you from talking to your loved ones heartily. Enjoy the benefits of VoIP telephony and experience the pleasure of communicating in a cost-effective manner!
By: Dennis Jaylon
