Revolutionizing the telecommunication system, VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol) has given the leverage to make long distance calls and talk hour after hour without being worried about the high bills. This technology has made it possible to make overseas calls at local rates and at the same time enjoy better voice clarity. Simply access to the Internet is enough to avail the advantage of this technology.
The way VoIP technology works is very simple. It uses broadband connection to make and receive voice calls. That is why this type of phoning system is known as broadband phone. This technology converts the speaker’s voice into digital signal and transmits it over the Internet. The signal is then converted back to voice before it reaches the desired destination. The voice does not lose its clarity if the Internet speed is up to the market. However, poor Internet speed may affect the quality of VoIP service.
The main benefit of VoIP is to keep the cost of telephoning low. As mentioned earlier, it facilitates you to make long distance calls at local rate. Besides that it provides certain features like call waiting, call diverting, caller ID etc. free of cost. What more, you can even help your family and friends who are residing in some other countries pay less while making you calls. For that all you have to do is to choose a virtual number. Whoever will make a call to this number will have to pay at the rate of local calls only.
Since, VoIP phones use broadband Internet to transmit digital signal, high speed Internet connection is a must to take advantage of this technology. Better quality service can be ensured from this technology if the Internet speed is of that mark. It may not work when there is power outage or no Internet connection. So, installing a backup power supply will be a good idea to enjoy uninterrupted VoIP service.
By: Daphne Adriana
Archive for September, 2009
Curb the Cost of Telephoning With VoIP Technology
September 28th, 2009Experience the Pleasure of Cost-effective Communication With VoIP Technology
September 26th, 2009Do you wish to cut down your monthly telephone bill amount?
Telephonic communication is the lifeline of the contemporary world. Be it communicating with near and dear ones or with customers/colleagues, telephones constitute an indispensable part of one’s life.
However, most of us are bothered by the (hefty) telephone bills that we receive at the end of the month (especially when we make long distance calls). This takes away the charm of talking heartily with your friends and relatives…isn’t it?
Don’t you wish that you could talk hours with your loved ones without worrying about the ‘calling meter’ ticking rapidly while you talk?
Well, good news for all of you! The surge of VoIP technology is sweeping the world today in its stride…and this technology is bringing about a revolutionary change in how people communicate with their telephones. VoIP is indeed the wave of the future!
The VoIP technology enables transformation of the voice data into digital data. Digital data is smaller as compared to a standard electric unit. As a result, the VoIP users can save on valuable bandwidth.
What all do you need to set up VoIP telephony system in your residence/business set-up?
You need high-speed Internet connection to avail the benefits of VoIP. The digital data (after the voice signal has been transformed) is transmitted over the broadband Internet connection.
VoIP phones are exclusively designed for VoIP. You may also go for videophones (supporting VoIP)that will display images while you speak.
Want to use your existing phone(s) for making VoIP calls?
Well, you can use your existing telephone to avail the benefits of VoIP. You need to use a VoIP phone adapter for this.
You may also need to purchase a router. Usually, the VoIP service providers provide the hardware that you need to set up VoIP telephony system.
So, do not let the thought of ‘huge’ telephone bills deter you from talking to your loved ones heartily. Enjoy the benefits of VoIP telephony and experience the pleasure of communicating in a cost-effective manner!
By: Dennis Jaylon
VoIP Technology – Pros and Cons
September 20th, 2009If you are familiar with VoIP, the acronym for Voice Over Internet Protocol, then you know that it is one of the latest and greatest ways of communicating. Instead of making a phone call using the telephone, people can now communicate by voice over the Internet. But is VoIP truly all that it is cracked up to be? Lets look at both the pros and cons of VoIP technology.
There are many benefits to VoIP. The only requirement you need is a broadband connection with either DSL or cable. If you have this, you can use VoIP. If you use VoIP through a PC-to-PC connection, then your calls are free anywhere, as long as, the receiver of the call has VoIP also. In addition, most VoIP providers offer unlimited calling plans for calls made within a certain area, for one monthly fee. There would be a nominal charge for calls made outside this area. In all cases, traditional phone service is much costlier. Most providers also offer extra premium services such as caller id, without additional charges.
Another benefit, with the integration of voice and data, is that there is a need for only one system. This makes for easy installation and saves money. An IP address, or number identifies each IP phone, and it is known by this address no matter where it is plugged in. The only thing required would be a broadband connection. This makes for easy moving or addition.
Along the lines of easy transportability, phones can be utilized anywhere as long as they are connected to an IP network. This assists telecommuting and international offices. All of these relate to cost savings. They are also very light and easy to carry.
There doesn’t appear to be any downsides to this new technology or does there? One of the biggest problems with VoIP is that it is run by power. If there is a power outage, your communications are down. This is unlike traditional phone service, where you can still use your phone without the aid of electricity.
There are also problems with dialing emergency 911 numbers. Normally when an emergency call is placed, the call is traced back to the sender and routed to the nearest 911-communication center in that area. In the case of VoIP, numbers cannot be traced to a location. If you are unable to talk, that 911 call will be useless, as it will not be capable of leading rescuers to your sight.
Voice quality, in general, is efficient, but when you get into cable broadband, high traffic times could result in poorer qualities. Since the data is broken down and transmitted, sometimes a packet of data is delayed and will be dropped. This will result in silent periods.
You may also need to update your phone equipment since VoIP may only work with newer phones. Depending on how many phones you have to replace, this could be an expense.
The fact is that VoIP still has some kinks to work out. It is anticipated that these bugs will be resolved sometime during 2007. They are temporary annoyances, which will be soon be eradicated. As you can see, VoIP’s benefits far outnumber its negatives. From all aspects VoIP is the phone of the future, but the future may very well be here and now.
By: Matthew Hick
