Get behind the technicalities of VoIP
Debating whether to get into Internet telephony? Do you have trouble making sense of all the complicated technical terms? Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology is being tipped as the technology that will restructure telecoms forever. VoIP digitises the sound of a human voice so that calls can be made via the internet. You can now make VoIP phone calls that cost a tiny amount of calls made through the traditional phone line. It is revolutionizing the way that people communicate.
However, as often arises with new technologies, it is sometimes hard to make sense of what all the new terms and jargon involved mean. Consequently this article will try and explain the technical terms. So let’s get started on technical terms
? Bit rate: This is the speed at which data moves across the Internet. The term can also be used as a measure of the speed of an Internet connection which is often quantified in kilobits or megabits per second.
? Broadband: This is a generic term for high speed Internet over cable or ADSL
? Ethernet: This is the standard that is used for most office networks as well as the networking system that is often found in PCs and routers
? SIP: This stands for Session protocol for creating modifying or terminating sessions It is the Internet protocol used by most VoIP services
? Softphone: A softphone is a computer application that is used to provide telephony functions. It is often used in conjunction with a headset
We hope by explaining and simplifying some of the jargon that surrounds the VoIP services this article should help you understand what VoIP is about and the elements that are involved. Find the service that is right for you. Join the VoIP revolution and start enjoying cheap calls and other cool services!
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