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VoIP Internet Phone

VoIP is an acronym for Voice Over Internet Protocol, or in more common terms, Internet phone service. It is a recent technology that found inside the world of Internet.
If you have a reasonable quality internet connection you can get your phone service delivered to you through your internet connection instead from your local phone company. There are a few types of VoIP Internet phone services. Whereas some services may only allow you to call other people using the same service, but others may allow you to call anyone who has a telephone number - including local, long distance, mobile, and international numbers. In addition, some services only work over your computer or a special VoIP phone, other services allow you to use a traditional phone through an adaptor.

The progression of Internet technology such as DSL (digital subscribe line) has enable the use of VoIP among the Internet surfers. Nevertheless it is not too late to understand how the system works, which plan is more suitable for your needs as well as its advantages and disadvantages by visiting our page link above before you plan your next step.

How It Works ?

The traditional telephone system, known as the Plain Old Telephony System (POTS) uses a circuit-switched network. When u call a friend using POTS, your telco provider first locates your friend's number so they can connect both of you together.

This is done through millions of interconnected wires that form the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Once connected, the communication path is maintained until the call ends, which mean your telco's network resources are tied for the call duration.

This is not very efficient because communication is usually not continuous, as pauses occur during conversation. VoIP provides a solution to this by utilizing the Internet's packet-switching network for sending conversations. Unlike the PSTN, your speech is transmitted through the Internet as data packets, just like any other data

When you make a PC-to-PC VoIP call to your friend, your analogue voice signals are first converted into many bits of digital packets on your computer. These packets are sent through the Internet to your friend's computer IP address. Upon arrival, these bits are reassembled together again at your friend's computer and your friend hear your voice. This process is repeated back and forth, but only when words are spoken.

During silences, as there are no voice signals to turn into data packets, your Internet bandwidth will not be used. So, apart from paying for your Internet connection, your calls are practically free, since your telco provider in not involved.

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