VOIP Infographic: The Lowdown on VOIP
Some people may still be unfamiliar with VoIP while at the same time have been living along with it.
VoIP is an abbreviation of Voice over Internet Protocol. It is a method of communicating via internet protocol (IP) networks.
Another nickname for VoIP is Internet telephony, IP telephony, and broadband telephony.
Two of the most famous examples of VoIP services are Skype and WhatsApp.
But have you wondered how VoIP services work? Keep scrolling to know the answer and see the infographic.
How It Works
As you may be aware, VoIP services don’t use credit but internet data.
VoIP converts the voice signal into a digital signal that can travel over the Internet.
Depending on the type of VoIP service, you can make and receive a call from a computer or smartphone.
Advantages
Many people love to use VoIP services due to their advantages. Some of the significant benefits of VoIP products are:
Lower costs
VoIP services are cheaper than standard phone services and, in many cases, free to use. They are beneficial for long-distance international calls.
Portability
Users can use VoIP service anywhere and everywhere as long as they have internet access. They are ideal for users with high mobility.
Many features
VoIP offers many features that aren’t available on traditional phones, such as multi-party calling, call waiting/forwarding, caller ID, caller ID blocking, etc.
Disadvantages
Even though VoIP products have a stack of advantages, they also come with disadvantages, such as:
Quality of service
VoIP service is susceptible to jitter, delays, echo, and other quality setbacks caused by many factors, such as hardware and an internet connection.
Security
VoIP phones are susceptible to attacks, like any other internet-based devices. This means your data is also at risk.
Power dependency
Unlike traditional phone lines, the modem, router, PC, and other VoIP hardware depend on an electric power supply. Without electricity, they may not work correctly for an extended period.
Takeaway
As the world gets more digitized, more people have switched from SMS to internet-based messengers.
Also, many businesses use VoIP services to communicate as they are more effective and affordable.
See the infographic below to know more about VoIP.
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