VoIP Terminology Explained
Debating whether to get into VoIP? Do you have trouble getting your head around 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. VoIP 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 tiny proportion of calls made through the traditional phone line. It is revolutionizing the way that people keep in contact.
However, as frequently happens with new technologies, it is usually hard to understand what all the new technical words mean. As an answer to this this article will try and explain the technical terms. So let’s get started on deciphering some of the jargon
? 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.
? SIP: This stands for Session protocol for creating modifying or terminating sessions It is the Internet protocol used by most VoIP services
? Softphone: A softphone is a computer application that is used to provide telephony functions. It is often used in conjunction with a headset
Hopefully 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!
