What is a Voice Modem?
• Data • Data/fax • Data/fax/voice • Data/fax/voice/speakerphone A voice modem is a modem that is capable of playing and recording audio over a telephone line. While almost all modems are data and fax capable, more and more also have voice capabilities. Most of the PC systems (and laptops) sold by Dell, Hewlett Packard, Compaq come with data or data/fax modems, NOT voice modems. back to the top * Half-duplex versus full-duplex modems Most of the voice modems available on the market are half duplex modems only. It means that you cannot speak and listen simultaneously.
