What is VoIP?
VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol.
The routing of voice conversations over the Internet or through any other IP-based network.
Where traditional telephone systems allocate an entire phone line to each call, VoIP services compress voice data and can make use of your broadband connections to handle several calls at once.
Benefits of VoIP
- Mobility - take your VoIP phone with you when you travel,
- Get a virtual presence in multiple cities with phone numbers for each area code,
- Lower long distance call rates and free calls to other VoIP users,
- Call quality is usually as good or better than your standard telephone,
- Simple to use and set up,
- High competition between VoIP services means low costs, freedom of choice and flexible contract terms.
- Date: 15/03/07
- Author: CC
