What is IP Telephony?
IP Telephony (IPT) or sometimes referred to as
Internet Telephony, VoIP or voice over IP, is the transport of telephone calls over the Internet... This includes whether
you are using traditional telephone devices, multimedia PCs or dedicated
terminals to process the calls over the Internet.
Companies may now save money and take advantage of letting their long-distance
calls be routed over the Internet using various types of high-speed
bandwidth Internet services...
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IP Telephony Service Types...
Voice over IP (VoIP)...
VoIP, which is short for Voice over Internet Protocol, allows you to make
telephone calls using a computer network, over a data network like the Internet.
VoIP uses your existing high-speed Internet connection to allow you to make
and receive phone calls to any phone in the world. VoIP converts the voice
signal from your telephone into a digital signal that travels over the internet
then converts it back at the other end so you can speak to anyone with a regular
phone number. When placing a VoIP call using a phone with an adapter or a VoIP
phone, you'll hear a dial tone and dial just as you always have.
Who should consider VoIP?
- Businesses with overseas contacts & partners
- Businesses with high call volumes
- International companies
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Internet telephony refers to communication services, such as voice, facsimile,
and voice-messaging applications, that are transported via the Internet, rather
than the public switched telephone network (PSTN). So, Voice Over Internet
Protocol (VoIP) allows you to make telephone calls using a computer network,
over a data network like the Internet.
Uses of VoIP in
your business...
Long-Distance Call Routing (VoIP to PSTN)- This service is
ideal for businesses who use a great deal of internet access and are
making a large number of phone calls.
Point-Point Connections (Voice
IP to Voice IP calls)– This option works well for
home workers, some types of small offices and remote users. By accessing the internet
they are able to log in to the main office network and also run their telephones as extensions
to the main office phone system.
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Integrated Voice/Data...
With new integrated voice & data
solutions, businesses can make savings by sharing equipment
functionality and by reducing the number of phone lines needed,
which helps cut ongoing communications costs.
How does it work?
Integrated voice & data of today works
by using new equipment technology and combining Internet Protocol
(IP). The new equipment used can recognise the incoming signal,
identify the application type and its need, then allocate the
appropriate priority use for it within a network.
By enabling the improved shared usage
of a high-speed internet connection, Integrated Voice and Data has
emerged as a leading business telecommunication tool. This new
'integrated' service provides a dynamic communication platform for
both data and other real-time applications such as Voice and Video
Integrated voice and data capabilities are an inherent feature of our global IP
VPN platform using MPLS technology to deliver
a controlled class of service and
top quality voice performance.
