VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. VoIP also termed as IP telephony, Internet telephony, broadband phone, Voice over broadband or broadband telephony is used for transmission of voice over IP network such as Internet.
The basic idea behind this technology is to convert analog signals into digital signals and then transmit the same over internet in form of data packets. The same process is reversed at the receiving end. A VoIP system uses a session control protocol to control the setup and tear-down the calls. An audio codec is used for encoding the speech such that it can be transmitted over an IP network as digital audio through an audio stream.
The Advantages and Benefits of Voip
Affordable
The primary advantage of using VoIP service is its low cost. After giving a fixed monthly fee you can make unlimited number of calls anywhere in the country like U.S. and Canada. Another benefit is that call rates for international calls are very cheap as in comparison to normal charges. VoIP service varies in its costs, features, and coverage area. The low cost feature of VoIP has been a main advantage to tech support and customer care centers.
Portability
Portability is another main benefit of Voip service. With a traditional cordless phone, you can carry on the conversation only over a small distance. With Voip, you can continue the same conversation as long as you are in range of a broadband connection. Even if you are going on vacation, you can bring your voip equipment with you and make calls wherever there is an internet connection.
Powerful Features
Voip has many extra benefits and features such as caller ID, call forwarding, automatic call screening, call waiting and other services at no extra cost to you. Try and get those things out of your phone company. All will be an up charge. All of these services are bundled together with a nice unlimited Voip calling plan.
No complicated hardware
For using VoIP service you dont need to use any extra hardware. You can use an existing LAN or WAN connection to make calls.
A few more features which may be bundled with certain plans:
Account manager Call blocking Speed dial list Voice mailbox Customized ring tones
With VoIP, you get a secure connection to make calls that could not be found in land line phones.
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