| The VoIP services are widely used to transmit | | | | providers, wholesalers and resellers. |
| 'unified' communication over the packet switching | | | | In some parts of the world, especially in the |
| technique. These IP services are considered as an | | | | developed nations, these services are ruling over |
| alternative for setting-up an end-to-end connection | | | | the PSTN services. As a matter of fact, these |
| among the 'next generation' users more so when | | | | services offers various features and benefits such |
| compared to wires in the traditional telephone | | | | as: |
| lines. Importance of these services are increasing | | | | 1. Flexibility: The business users enjoy IP telephony |
| gradually, as per the predictions, it can be said | | | | services in a more flexible way. As a matter of |
| that in the upcoming 20 years or much sooner, | | | | fact, this advanced services give a liberty to |
| telephone systems will run mainly on the fiber | | | | extend or add the telephone lines in exiting |
| optics rather than coaxial wires. As a matter of | | | | system. |
| fact, the internet telephony services use a high | | | | 2. Reliability: The business entities must always opt |
| speed broadband connection for transmitting the | | | | for the VoIP service provider which satisfies and |
| data, voice and videos. | | | | guarantees the maximum quality in the business |
| These IP based services are designed to deliver a | | | | VoIP services. And if possible, one should opt for |
| competitive edge to all their end users with | | | | the provider who offers a free trial for its |
| efficiency in operations, quality of service or QoS, | | | | services. |
| security, survivability and interoperability. The VoIP | | | | 3. Scalability: The Voice over IP services are |
| services help the business entities to establish | | | | location independent. As a matter of fact, for |
| reliable and secured connections with others at | | | | availing the services, the users require a |
| comparatively lower costs. | | | | broadband speed internet connection to get |
| The main attraction of the VoIP phone service is | | | | connected from almost anywhere across the |
| its easy installation features and low calling cost. | | | | world. |
| These services help the users to cut-down on the | | | | 4. Additional services: Apart from a scalability, the |
| monthly telephone bills by approximately 40-60 | | | | voice over IP business services are backed with |
| percent when compared to the PSTN services. | | | | value-added features such as 3-way calling, caller |
| To initiate most of the services, one would | | | | ID, call forwarding as well as video conferencing. |
| require equipment such as a PC, broadband | | | | To conclude, the VoIP services are backed with |
| connection and an Analog Telephone Adapter | | | | some very extraordinary features. With these |
| (ATA). Therefore, the ATA is offered by the | | | | services, the business entities can dramatically |
| service providers, when the users sign-up for the | | | | simplify and improve their internal and external |
| IP services. The companies that offer Voice over | | | | business communications as well as increases the |
| IP services are better known as VoIP service | | | | agility of their enterprises. |