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What is VoIP?

If you have an ear open to new technologies, you are sure to have heard about VoIP. So what is VoIP, you may be wondering. VoIP (also called voice over internet protocol or voice over ip or just simple internet telephony) is an emerging set of applications which allows you to make telephone calls over the Internet.

VoIP was originally developed to provide voice communication between computer users in different locations. Although it still has this application, it has been further developed into a telephone network in its own right. People using VoIP can call any telephone anywhere in the world and can receive calls on telephone sets connected to the Internet or Local Area Network (LAN).

If you're wondering if there are any benefits of VoIP over a regular phone service, the answer is YES! However, like any emerging technology, there are still a few kinks in the system. However, as standards are developed it becomes more reliable and achieves greater acceptance. It is inevitable that VoIP will eventually replace traditional phone service – in fact, phone companies are already taking advantage of the technology to offer cheaper long distance rates.

This site tries to give you an overview of VoIP. With all the VoIP basics in mind you will be able to make a better decision if you should making the switch to VoIP or not. Start your search by clicking any of the links in the right menu and learn all the basics of VoIP.






 
 
 

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