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posted by VOIP Consultant on Sep 24

Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) is getting more popular day by day and is proving to be even more desirable than the average telephone system that utilizes the circuit switching concept. Circuit switching can be described as a kind of switching method in which a connection link is maintained so that it never switches off. This is achieved using pre-defined circuits. Only after the last portion of data is sent, will the connection be turned off.

In contrast, VOIP is based on the packet switching technique whereby the connection is kept open in the blink of an eye, long enough to let miniscule chunks of data or packet to be transported between two varying systems. The first computer delivers the data by breaking it down then attaching special instructions detailing the destination of this particular information. After the second computer receives the data, it will immediately piece together the packets and restore them to the original structure.

That being said, one can tell that VOIP and its packet switching method is an efficient form of communication compared to circuit switching which is slowly losing its appeal. Circuit switching is the technique behind Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) phones therefore it is much more exorbitant to make international calls using a conventional phone compared to using VOIP. This is because a dedicated PSTN line is being rented by the minute whereby a VOIP network can be shared amongst other users instantly. Without circuit dedication, there will be no extra costs for a single person to bear.
 
VOIP and packet switching cannot be compared to the PSTN’s network as a dedicated circuit gets you better quality. Information will always be delivered more efficiently, hence the higher costs. A VOIP’s open circuit will attract untoward congestion and hence cause bad call quality. Although this is the case, VOIP voice quality can be made better with TCP protocol so there should be problems attached to packet switching if you want to make VOIP your choice of communication.

posted by VOIP Consultant on Jul 27

A Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) router allows you to make free phone calls over your existing high speed internet connection, and standard calls over the telephone network. Imagine not being charged for calls made abroad! You will lower your monthly phone bills and add services and features not available with the traditional phone service. This Voice Over IP technology is affordable and easy to use.

Most of these routers have QoS (Quality of Service) which means that your VoIP call remains uninterrupted, regardless of how busy the network may be.

VoIP routers are also an ideal solution for businesses who operate from multiple locations, be they abroad or local. With a VoIP router at each end you will no longer have to pay for calls because they are transferred over your existing broadband connection. Read the rest of this entry »

posted by VOIP Consultant on Jun 11

VoIP phones are the phones with voice-over-Internet protocol technology. VoIP is the technology used for transmission of audio or data as packets over the Internet to either a user or computer to a fixed telephone network. VoIP is growing in popularity because it’s very valuable for their high quality, low cost and incredible features. VoIP is gaining respect as a viable solution for the business needs as well. VoIP enables telephone calls either for free or for only pennies in comparison to traditional telephone services.

There are many different ways to use VoIP. For some services, you need a computer, a high-speed Internet connection, an instant messaging program, speakers, a microphone, a telephone adapter for converting standard phones in VoIP phones, or a VoIP phone.

The use of VoIP services, you can simply a microphone and speaker to communicate with your callers. You need a high-speed Internet connection to allow your calls in real time, and you also need a sounding board and computers up to date with VoIP technology. Read the rest of this entry »