How Does VoIP Work?
Information and communications technology (ICT) is an integration of telecommunications and computer technology. In other words, the computer, software, a wireless network, a telephone network and audio-visual systems, act together to access, transmit, alter and store information via a unified system.
A single link via a computer system with telephone technology cuts business costs because no separate telephone system is required, and it maximises efficiency and reporting.
Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP (sometimes referred to as internet telephony), is a private secure telephone network operated via an internet service rather than over the traditional telephone system’s copper wiring. It was conceived as a product for large corporations but small and medium firms are quickly learning that VoIP computer-to-computer communication benefits them too, and often even more so than larger companies.
Whatever the size of the enterprise, the internet is must have tool and running a phone system through it for calls, video, voice and data conferencing reduces expenditure and improves your profit and loss compared to a circuit based telephone system. You can own the system outright instead of renting and self-host it, which tends to be more of a cost saving for large companies, as providers tend to charge per user.
In comparison, it is often extremely cost-effective for small to medium companies to take advantage of hosted systems as maintenance and support is typically included in this service.
Limited VoIP systems work in-house and they are registered to specific users while the more sophisticated systems are able to handle all call requirements.
Cloud VoIP systems are excellent for expanding businesses because additional lines can be added instantly, for convenient and immediate scalability.
VoIP works at the myriad of internet hotspots domestically and internationally so calls in public places, home, airports or hotels are a simple process, this makes VoIP perfect for any company that has non office based staff. Voicemail messages and call answering can be prompt and this will set you apart from your competitors. It also offers the benefit that three-digit dialling is available between cities.
These systems are easy to set up and you just need to be online for the system to operate.
Normal phones can be used with an analogue telephone adaptor (A.T.A.) as the VoIP system sends a voice message – analogue data – by converting it into digital signals and data is transferred via packets using the internet protocol. Calls made to a standard telephone aren’t a problem. VoIP changes the signals to voice before it arrives at the call destination.
Specialised phones in SIP (session initiation protocol) or VoIP models resemble normal phones and they connect to the Ethernet via a router. They are widely available and are supplied with the required programming, PBX (private branch exchange) hardware and software so that customers can use them immediately.
The technology and cost effectiveness of VoIP telephone systems mean that they are perceived as the future of communication, no more copper wires, just excellent performance without the expensive phone bills you’re used to receiving each month. See how much you can save with a VoIP telephone system. You’ll be amazed.
