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VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) – A Definition

VoIP is the means by which voice data, such as a phone conversation, can be transmitted over packet based networks, such as the Internet, a corporate intranet, local area network, or a Wide area network. VoIP is also known as Internet telephony.
By sending voice information in digital form, VoIP enables you to integrate VoIP enabled voice signals with faxes and data into one unified message. With VoIP, you can have telephone conversations over the Internet.

VoIP Service Providers

With VoIP, you can call from PC to PC, PC to VoIP phone, or VoIP phone to ordinary phone via an Internet service provider. VoIP is popular for international calling. In particular, VoIP enables you to call from virtually anywhere.
But VoIP providers also offer you relatively lower rates. Some VoIP providers even offer “free” VoIP service deals – for example Free World Dialup and Skype.

VoIP Benefits

VoIP can reap many benefits, including:

VoIP Networks

AudioCodes is a market leader in VoIP technology, having been the key originator of the ITU G.723.1 voice-coding standard. The company continues to surpass its latest developments in VoIP technology, thereby providing better VoIP alternatives to traditional PSTN infrastructures.

VoIP Building Blocks

AudioCodes’ VoIPerfect architecture enables a balanced high-density single-board VoIP gateway. Several PCI or cPCI boards can be combined to create larger VoIP gateways.
VoIP gateways also integrate with PSTN signaling stacks. The VoIP control processor supports a variety of PSTN signaling protocols. The cPCI boards can be used both as a VoIP media gateway and a PSTN signaling gateway.
VoIP networks also support standard VoIP Control Protocols, undergoing extensive interoperability tests.
The VoIPerfect architecture offers a comprehensive VoIP solution for OEMs and System integrators.

See Also:
VoIP and Packet Processors
VoIP and Gateways