VoIP Explained
Are you thinking of getting into Internet telephony? Do you have trouble making sense of all the related terms? Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology is being tipped as the technology that will change the way we make phone calls forever. Internet telephony digitises the sound of a human voice so that it can be routed through the Internet. You can now make VoIP calls that cost a fraction of calls made through the traditional phone line. It is revolutionizing the way that people keep in contact.
However, as frequently arises with new technologies, it is sometimes hard to make sense of 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
? Bit rate: This is the speed at which data moves across the Internet. The term can also be used as a measure of the speed of an Internet connection which is often quantified in kilobits or megabits per second.
? Broadband: This is a generic term for high speed Internet over cable or ADSL
? 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 make clear 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!
