Let us discuss briefly about VoIP in this Blog- What is VoIP, how it works, Advantages/Benefits of going to VoIP.
Before going in detail, first we should know Acronym for VoIP- Voice over Internet Protocol
What is VoIP?
VoIP is the combined technology of hardware and software which enables to transmit Voice communication and Multimedia content over the Internet protocol (IP), LAN (Local Area Network) & WAN (Wide Area Network).
VoIP is also called as Internet telephony, IP telephony, or Voice over the Internet (VOI)
Today you can make phone calls anytime, anywhere using an Internet-connected computer, a headset, and voice over IP (VoIP).
How it Works?
VoIP uses CODEC, to convert Analog voice calls into packets of data. The packets travel like type of data, such as e-mail, over Internet Protocol (IP) network.
A way is required to convert analog phone signals into digital signals that can be sent over the Internet. You can make or receive calls using landline telephones. All you need is an Analog telephone adapter connected to your network. Also, to ensure the best voice quality and security, consider using your VoIP or other communications system on a private IP network.
An Easy overview of Conversion:
- VOIP Using an ATA
Analog Phone à ATA àEthernetà Routerà Internet àVOIP Service Provider
- VOIP using an IP Phone
IP Phone Ethernet Router Internet àVOIP Service Provider
Advantage of VoIP:
VoIP has more advantages over the traditional Analog phone system
- Cost Saving:
In business, VoIP is a way to save communication cost, add more features to communication and interaction between employees and with customers.
- Efficient & Flexible
Better quality of voice or video Calling.
Skype is the best & most popular example of VoIP services that allow to make free calls.
- It is Universal
With VoIP, you can bridge calls anywhere in the world
- Security Protection
with SRTP, TLS Technologies which makes VoIP account more Secure
- Lower Cost
The initial setup and ongoing costs are generally less for operating a VoIP system than a traditional phone system. As VoIP works off your internet connection, there is no need for a traditional phone line. This means that you only need to deal with one account, one bill, for both internet and phone.
Calls from PC to PC over the internet are free. Calls from PC to landline usually have a cost attached but the rates are significantly less than with a traditional phone line.
- Increased Functionality
VOIP makes few things much easier that are quite complicate with traditional phone networks. Example-Call center agents using VOIP phones can easily work from anywhere with a good Internet connection.
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