How does VoIP work?
VoIP or Voice Over Internet Protocol (sometimes called Internet Telephony) is touted in some circles as the technology of future. The reasoning is simple, really. VoIP is bringing possibilities to the forefront of technological thinking because the possibilities were listed as impossible just a few years ago. VoIP uses a broadband Internet connection for routing telephone calls, as opposed to conventional switching and fiberoptic alternatives. This process holds great promise in providing higher efficiency and lower cost for communication consumers. One interesting aspect of the technology is that, for the user, no large scale infrastructure is required. It’s all about combining the functionality of the Internet and a conventional phone into one single service with minimal software and hardware support.
BBGlobal’s VoIP takes voice signals from your standard corded or cordless touchtone phone and converts them to data, using a special device called a Terminal Adapter. Calls are then sent over your high speed DSL or cable connection to the Internet. If both you and another person have BBGlobal’s VoIP service, calls to each other are free because they only go over the Internet. If you are calling someone (or someone is calling you) and they only have a regular phone line you will still save money. Calls will go over the Internet, but BBGlobal will make sure they connect with regular phone lines – seamlessly. You will not know the difference.
SIP XTREME LLC takes voice signals from your standard corded or cordless touchtone phone and converts them to data, using a special device called a Terminal Adapter. Calls are then sent over your high speed DSL or cable connection to the Internet. If both you and another person have SIP XTREME LLC service, calls to each other are free because they only go over the Internet. If you are calling someone (or someone is calling you) and they only have a regular phone line you will still save money. Calls will go over the Internet, but SIP XTREME LLC will make sure they connect with regular phone lines – seamlessly. You will not know the difference.
As VoIP uses your internet connection to transmit your voice (analog) over the internet (digital), your voice signal must first be converted into a digital signal that the Internet Protocol (your internet connection) understands. This digital signal of your voice then travels over the internet and is directed to the number you are calling. At the other end, the digital signal is converted back to an analog signal (your voice) so the person you are calling can hear you. The conversion at the other end allows you to speak to anyone with a regular phone number, whether they have VoIP service or regular phone service.
