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VoIP Explained
Put simply VoIP (Voice over IP) also known as IP telephony is the transmission of a telephone call over IP (computer) based networks instead of traditional telephone networks.
The Internet Protocol (IP) was originally designed for data networking, however due to the success of IP becoming a world standard for data networking it has led to it being adapted to carry telephone calls (Voice over IP or VoIP).
VoIP Definition:
Voice over IP, or VoIP, is the technology used to transmit voice conversations over an internal or external data network using IP packets (digital form); without loss in functionality, reliability or quality; and in compliance with the International Telecommunications Union specifications. The term is also used to refer to the hardware and software used to carry such calls over the network.
How is a Voice over IP call made?
A voice signal from a Voice over IP phone (or an older phone connected through a suitable VoIP adapter) is passed through a VoIP device that converts the regular telephone voice signal to a digital one so it can use a broadband internet connection where it travels to the destination equipment. The digital signal is then converted back to the original voice call.
In other words, when the originator calls a number the Voice over IP (VoIP) phone logs on to the routing server - which looks up the destination IP number that's associated with the dialled phone number - and it makes the connection. If the destination number isn't using VoIP, and doesn't have the phone number tied in with an IP number, then it is recognised that the destination number is a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) phone and the call is routed through the PSTN.
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VoIP News
Business VoIP provider Inclarity Ends Financial Year Up
June 12 2009
Inclarity, the hosted business VoIP provider end their finanical year 50% up on company sales growth and more than 300% up on sales of their hosted VoIP business solution.
Inclarity Sales Director Enzo Viscito said “Building on our successful channel growth, we have great expectations and optimism for the year ahead. Our award winning technology combined with the hosted telephony opex model, our channels are taking full advantage of delivering great ROI solutions to their customers”.
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BeFair Communications (Voip Service Provider) launch a new calling service
2 June 2009
BeFair Communications Solutions mission is to provide VOIP services at a lower cost than there competitors while providing personalized and long term customer service.
There new VoIP system is a concept called YUP (Your Universal Phone). YUP involves registeration and the downloading a softphone onto which customers are provieded with a personal 5 digit access number (YUP number). This number has versatility which can be related to that of an email address. There are no monthly fees, no start up costs, and no credit check required to start using the service.
More info:
http://www.befaircommunications.com
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Skype VoIP to be made available for Blackberry Smartphones
April 27 2009
Skype, the VoIP telephone company have recently announced that a new lite version of their Skype™, a 'thin' Skype client for mobile phones, will soon be available as a free download for most BlackBerry® smartphones. A beta version will be available for testing in May for the BlackBerry® Bold™ and BlackBerry® Curve™ smartphones. It is understood that support for other BlackBerry smartphones coming later.
This lite version of the Skype client service is planned to delivers Skype VoIP funcationality to BlackBerry smartphones, including:
-Make a Skype to Skype VoIP calls to anywhere in the world
-Have the ability to make Skype telephone calls at low rates to people on landline or mobile phones
-Receive calls to your web based number on Skype
-Send/receive instant messages to/from individuals or groups
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VoIP Requirements List
VoIP requirements list:
For the best call experience always strive to use the highest quality equipment available. You will need a computer equipped with a broadband Internet connection, PC speakers, and a microphone. For convenience, and to further enhance call quality, a headset with built-in microphone is highly recommended. You can of course have a VoIP phone where all this is included.
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