The VOIP technology is based on protocols, such as SIP, H.323 or proprietary ones like Skype.
How is voice transmitted using the VoIP technology?
VOIP phone >> broadband router >> Internet >> VOIP service provider
Well, if you do not wish to spend on purchasing a new VOIP phone, just connect your existing analogue telephone to a VOIP phone adapter and enjoy the benefits of VOIP. There are many VOIP service providers who allow you to use the service on your analogue telephones. With the VOIP phone adapter, you do not need a VOIP phone or a computer to avail the VoIP service. The analogue telephone connects to the broadband router through the adaptor. The router connects to the Internet.
standard analogue telephone >> VOIP adapter >> broadband router >> Internet >> VOIP service provider
The UK phone users may need an RJ11 adapter to convert their standard BT Connector to an International Connector. RJ11 adapter may be bought with a VOIP Phone Adapter.
Broadband routers have built-in VOIP and can also be used as VOIP Phone Adapters. You can buy these routers online.
What are the things required to avail the benefits of VOIP service?
- VOIP hardware: VOIP phones can be plugged it straight into a network or a broadband router
- VOIP adaptors: used when you need to avail voip service through an analogue telephone
- voip-compatible router: provide access to the Internet for multiple devices (can be wired or wireless)
- Softphone:a software-based phone that operates from a PC uses Internet connection to make VoIP calls can be used with a USB Phone or PC Headset
- Internet connection
- subscription to a VOIP service
VOIP is indeed a cutting-edge technology that has revolutionized the telephony system to a great extent.
