VoIP Explained
Pondering whether to take the plunge into Internet telephony? Do you have trouble understanding all the complicated technical terms? Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology is being tipped as the technology that will transform the way that calls are made in the future. Internet telephony digitises the sound of a human voice so that you can avoid telephone wires altogether. You can now make VoIP phone calls that cost a fraction of calls made through a standard line. It is revolutionizing the way that people communicate.
However, as more often than not arises with new technologies, it is usually hard to make sense of what all the new confusing words mean. Consequently this article will try and explain the technical terms. So let’s get started on technical terms
? Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL): This is a data communications technology that allows high speed Internet to be delivered over the telephone network
? Cable modem: This is a piece of equipment that is necessary in order to connect a PC or network to the Internet via a cable company’s service
? IP: This stands for Internet Protocol It is the standard that underpins all services on the Internet.
? Router: This is networking hardware device that “steers” data across a network or across the Internet. A router is needed to share an Internet connection between multiple devices
? Softphone: A softphone is a computer application that is used to provide telephony functions. It is often used in conjunction with a headset
We hope by explaining and simplifying some of the jargon that surrounds the VoIP services this article should help clarify what VoIP is about and the elements that are involved. Find the service that is right for you. Join the VoIP revolution and start enjoying cheap calls and other cool services!
