What is VoIP?
VoIP is the acronym for Voice
over Internet Protocol, which allows anyone to make calls via an Internet
connection. It is a technology that allows you to make voice calls using a
broadband Internet connection instead of a regular telephone line. With the rise
of broadband, VoIP has become the ultimate choice for telephone services such
as consumers and businesses.
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How does VoIP work?
VoIP service converts your voice into a digital
signal transmitted over the Internet. Today, there are three different types of
VoIP services:
ATA: This is the simplest and most common form
of VoIP call. By using ATA (Analog Phone Adapter), you can connect a standard
phone to a computer or Internet connection for VoIP. ATA is an analog to
digital converter that takes analog signals from your mobile phone and converts
them into digital data for transmission over the Internet. It is very simple to
use, so it has been widely adopted worldwide.
IP phone: IP phone is a kind of special phone,
it looks like an ordinary phone, with the common handset, base and buttons you
want to see, but the IP phone does not have a standard RJ11 phone connector,
but has RJ45 Ethernet connector. IP phone connects directly to your router and
has all the on-board hardware and software needed to handle IP calls.
Computer to computer: In all three major
systems, this will be the easiest way to use VoIP. Computer to computer VoIP
calls use software loaded on your PC or device, microphone and speakers, and
your Internet connection so that you can make calls between computers. Popular
services such as Skype use this VoIP platform to provide services.
VOIP Phone
Pros and Cons of VoIP
Cost
Compared with landline phones, VoIP phones have
very low cost, especially long-distance calls. VoIP services can be used free
of charge via computers or devices with the correct software, and in some cases
can even be used via mobile phones and fixed phones. The VoIP phone system can
be up and running within the time required installing the required software.
Maintenance
Another benefit of using VoIP services is that
they are easy to install and maintain. The advantage of VoIP is that it
utilizes existing infrastructure without additional costs.
Scalability
Scalability is one of the biggest advantages of VoIP because it is very easy to add users, new features, and change
subscription plans. With VoIP for your business, you can add a line immediately
after adding a new employee, and when the employee leaves, you can easily
reassign or delete the line.
Speed
Compared with landline, VoIP need higher internet
connection when using.
Convenience
VoIP is no longer limited to one physical
location. You can use the same number to make calls from multiple locations, even
if you are traveling. VoIP, like the Internet, has no borders.
Conclusion
Nowadays, VoIP is becoming more and more
accepted around the world. Many enterprises use VoIP to work from home rather
than work in the office. With the improvement in internet infrastructure, the
use of VoIP will be more worldwide.
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