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How Does VoIP Really Work?
VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. By using a VoIP
phone and VoIP technology you can effectively use the internet
to make phone calls. VoIP does this by placing the voice calls
on network which encrypts the voice in data packets at one end
and encrypts it in voice calls at the other end. In VoIP,
encryption and decryption is from a analog signal (i.e. your
voice call) into digital signal (data packets) and again into
the analog signal.
You can make VOIP calls by a regular phone with VOIP adapter or
even from your computer using a simple microphone. VoIP
applications can generally be used with a simple microphone and
computer speakers, but IP telephones or VoIP boxes can also be
used, providing an experience identical to normal telephoning.
Many VOIP manufacturers are designing phones which are specially
meant to work with this technology, called SIP phone, and now
extensively used by growing VoIP users.
In the past year, the quality and reliability of VoIP technology
has improved to the point that vast numbers of users have
abandoned their standard telephone contracts entirely, in favor
of VoIP. Local as well as long distance calling is available for
VoIP. Rates and plans can vary from one VoIP service provider to
another VoIP service provider.
Advantages of using VOIP
Using VOIP you can effectively cut down your phone bills, since
you just pay to your regular internet connection and small fees
to your VOIP service provider. Setting up conference calls with
VOIP is very easy.
You can even set up your own VoIP network and don't need any
special equipment like PBX etc. You can call to any local
telephone, mobile, long distance number or any international
number through VoIP phones. More importantly, the person you are
calling by using VoIP technology does not need any special
equipment; just a regular telephone.
Many additional features like call forwarding, call tracing,
reminders, caller ID are readily available in VoIP Phones. You
can
even assign a local telephone number to your VOIP phone set,
and just need a fast internet connection to use your VOIP
service anywhere in the world.
VoIP Dilemma
VoIP applications and services require data transfer in real
time. During a call an interactive data voice exchange takes
place. Unfortunately, TCP/IP is not well suited for this
purpose. Sometimes you have to wait for a few seconds, to hear
the other side answering. But with recent developments streaming
the flow of voice signals has improved. PC-to-PC and PC-to-phone
calling quality is still not as sharp as regular PSTN calls.
However, with SIP phones and a reliable high speed internet
connection there is little or no difference....and sometimes the
quality is even better.
SIP Phones
SIP Phones are the phones which are specifically designed to
work as VOIP phones. SIP phone can be considered as a network
endpoint routing voice via its IP address. This allows a DID
(direct inward dialing) number to move with a user. With SIP
phones you can use advanced features like voice mail to email
etc. Using a SIP phone also closely resembles a regular analog
phone in look, feel, function, and ease of use.
FCC and VoIP
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates VOIP
Services in the USA. They are in charge to create and promote
telecommnuication regulations....such as VOIP services....to
benefit consumers. In November, 2004 FCC ruled that individual
States do not have the jurisdiction to impose taxes on VoIP
services, which made the cost of VOIP services even more
attractive in relation to standard PSTN phone services.
About the author:
Michael is the owner of FreedomFire Communications....including
Business-VoIP-Solution.
com. Michael also authors Broadband
Nation where you're always welcome to drop in and catch up
on the latest BroadBand news, tips, resources, and insights.
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| Voice over IP - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| Encyclopedia article with background information, technical details, and the advantages and disadvantages of VoIP. |
| en.wikipedia.org |
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| Voice-Over-Internet Protocol |
| An overview of VoIP from the Federal Communications Commission. With news, FAQs, factsheets, and findings. |
| www.fcc.gov |
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| voip-info.org - voip-info.org |
| A wiki that covers VoIP software, hardware, service providers, reviews, configurations, and standards. |
| www.voip-info.org |
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| Howstuffworks "How VoIP Works" |
| Voice over Internet Protocol lets you make free long-distance phone calls using your computer. It’s essentially a phone network that uses the Internet ... |
| www.howstuffworks.com |
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| VOIP.ORG.UK - The UK resource for IP telephony |
| UK resource with the emphasis on small businesses and home users. Includes news, reviews, and forums. |
| www.voip.org.uk |
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| Packet8: VoIP Internet Phone Service Provider and Voice Over IP ... |
| Packet8 offers VoIP Internet Phone Service and Voice Over IP Telephony phone systems. |
| www.packet8.net |
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| Voip |
| 1-800-TRY-VOIP; Voip.com: do more, pay less. Use a broadband connection and your voip.com adapter to make and receive calls using a regular phone. |
| www.voip.com |
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| Vonage - Leading the Internet Phone Revolution |
| Use your high-speed Internet connection to make all of your phone calls with Vonage digital phone service. Plans start at $14.99 per month. |
| www.vonage.com |
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| VoipBuster - The Free* Calls Company |
| Free* phone calls with the VoipBuster. Call your online friends for free as well as a special selection of popular international destinations. |
| www.voipbuster.com |
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| The VoIP Weblog |
| OK, VoIP customers, the $24.99 a month party is just about over. ... The issue definitely kept me from switching to a VoIP service for over a year because I ... |
| voip.weblogsinc.com |
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| IVR Platforms / IVR Hosting / IVR Development |
| Get to market quickly with our A to Z VoIP platforms and services >> ... Our IVR and VOIP hosting, turnkey platforms, and developer services - powered by ... |
| www.voxeo.com |
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| VoIP |
| Connecting a business to a VoIP network doesn’t require a big, expensive integration overhaul. Quintum’s VoIP access solutions are designed with “integrated ... |
| www.tmcnet.com |
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| VoIP - Internet Telephony |
| voip, Internet Telephony Magazine. ... Internet Telephony is the leading VoIP magazine in the world covering all topics VoIP. ... |
| www.tmcnet.com |
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| Convergence & VoIP - Network World |
| The Convergence & VoIP research center is your source for the latest convergence and VoIP news, analysis and research links from Network World. |
| www.networkworld.com |
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| VoIP News - Enterprise, Carrier, Small Business VoIP Information |
| VoIP news, trends, experts, product reviews. Carrier and enterprise-class voice over ip. |
| www.voip-news.com |
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| O'Reilly Network -- What Is VoIP |
| Ted Wallingford looks at why the VoIP technology, the key ingredient in Vonage, Skype, Cisco CallManager, and a host of other technology products, ... |
| www.oreillynet.com |
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| What is VoIP? - A Word Definition From the Webopedia Computer ... |
| This page describes the term VoIP and lists other pages on the Web where you can find additional information. |
| www.webopedia.com |
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| Access >> VoIP | CNET News.com |
| EarthLink expands VoIP service. Eight more cities will get access to Net phone service that requires no ... Verizon sues Vonage for VoIP patent infringement ... |
| news.com.com |
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| Pages tagged with "voip" on del.icio.us |
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| VoIP (Voice Over IP) Solutions - AudioCodes |
| VoIP, VoP Chip Processors and Voice over IP packets solutions developed by AudioCodes, leaders in the VoIP market for VoIP equipment and VoIP technology. |
| www.audiocodes.com |
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