Voip
What is VOIP?
VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) is simply the transmission of voice traffic over IP-based networks.
The Internet Protocol (IP) was originally designed for data networking. The success of IP in becoming a world standard for data networking has led to its adaption to voice networking.
Since it first appeared in the home market about five years ago, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology has been helping people make big savings on their phone bills. Yet many users are still unsure about exactly how it works and what you need to get started.
VoIP strengths
By far the biggest factor that attracts people to VoIP telephony is the potential for big cost savings. If you make a lot of interstate or international calls, you can expect to shave a significant amount off your monthly phone charges.
VoIP also offers the prospect of free calls, with many service providers offering them between people using the same service. So for example, if you and a relative in the UK are both with the same VoIP provider, you can talk for as long as you like for nothing. The providers can offer this because the calls never actually travel across the traditional phone network, remaining on the Internet for their entire journey.
VoIP FAQ
Q: How does VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) work? What makes it different from traditional phone service?
Q: Is the system as reliable as the old-fashioned network?
Q: What kind of equipment do I need?
Q: What are the advantages of VoIP?
Q: What are the disadvantages?