What are some of the advantages of IP Telephony?
• Infrastructure supporting both Voice and Data • Long distance savings – When using IP for long distance service, the costs can be lower and so is the sound quality. Some people are currently using this via products like “Net2Phone.” In the longer term, as the capacity of networks increases the quality of the service will also increase but today it is not up to most people’s standards. • Mobility (moves) – When someone moves offices today, there is a corresponding change in the cabling path to reach their telephone set in its new location. With IP Telephony, in many cases you will be able to simply move your phone from one place to another. Without any additional changes your telephone number will move with the telephone. • Increase in service options – As IP Telephony gains in popularity there will be an increasing number of applications and capabilities. • Open systems architecture and non-proprietary devices – With standards, many people will be able to create applications • Soft p
