VoIP (voice over ip) in few words

What is IP telephony?

An IP phone system uses voice on IP (VoIP) technology. Basically, it transforms the human voice into data packets and conveys conversations via the IP network (Internet Protocol), the same network used to send files and e-mail from a computer to another. A hosted pbx voip solution consists of outsourcing in IP a company phone switchboard (PBX): Actually, the on-site former phone company equipment is replaced by remote services delivered by the hosted VoIP provider.

Concretely, what does it mean?

Your phone system is discharge of duties and maintenance thanks to the VoIP. You can give your phone calls with your DSL or ADSL line (Internet/data-processing network) and/or either with your traditional phone line (with some voip adapters). With only one port to a working station, this technology involves significant cabling cost reductions. It is possible to use functional IP phones which have the same features (even more) as a traditional office telephone. Similar to Ethernet, an administrator control panel let the business manager controls its phone system. In order to get benefit of all functionalities that VoIP brings, it is best to subscribe to a hosted voip provider which will list all your features available. In case a company is not yet ready for a complete IP migration, it is always possible to keep using one or more traditional “analogical” phones, not exploiting all the VoIP advantages.

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