What is VoIP?

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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a technology that utilizes a company's local area network (LAN) to place and receive telephone calls over the internet versus traditional phone lines.

A VoIP telephone system connects Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) phones, an IP Private Branch Exchange (PBX) server and a VOIP Gateway to connect to existing Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) lines.

An IP PBX server acts as a centralized hub to which other IP-enabled devices connect and communicate; SIP phones (software or hardware-based) exchange call routing information and connect to internal or external exchanges via a VoIP gateway or VoIP service provider.

IP PBX systems deliver considerable savings in management, maintenance, and ongoing call costs in your business's telecommunication budgeting.

Business VoIP has 3 major components:

  • A VoIP server - also known as an IP PBX server, this hardware replaces traditional PBX or phone systems.
  • Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) - includes hardware such as handsets, routers and switches; all of which work in concert to establish dial tone when you pick up your phone.
  • Networks: - three networks must work together 
    a) VoIP server network - made up of hardware and a high bandwidth and availability environment
    b) Client Premise Equipment (CPE) network - your company's hardware and internal LAN
    c) Internet connectivity between the VoIP server and CPE - your business's connection to the internet


VoIP for Business
VoIP for Business

Compare providers and find business voip services - VoIP for business has evolved from a high-end technology utilized by international and enterprise level companies to a virtual commodity with little product differentiation and is used by businesses and consumers alike.



VoIP vs SIP
VoIP vs SIP

SIP trunking (Session Initiation Protocol) is a methodology used to connect a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) network to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).



VoIP vs Landline
VoIP vs Landline

Plain old Telephone Service (POTS), most commonly referred to as a land line, is the traditional telephone service every business is familiar with. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) offers an alternative to traditional landline service.



VoIP vs PSTN
VoIP vs PSTN

There is no denying trends showing more businesses are cutting the cord in favor of VoIP services. As the downward trend for PSTN services continues, what is the right move for your business and how do changes in technology impact your network planning?


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