“VoIP can turn a standard Internet connection into a way to place free phone calls. The practical upshot of this is that by using some of the free VoIP software that is available to make Internet phone calls, you’re bypassing the phone company (and its charges) entirely.” Robert Valdes and Dave Roos would like to change the way you communicate.
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communication
How VoIP works
Voice over Internet Protocol
“Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a general term for a family of transmission technologies for delivery of voice communications over IP networks such as the Internet or other packet-switched networks.”
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Unified home networks with the FRITZ!Box
“The FRITZ!Box offers you freedom of choice. You can use your own FRITZ!Box with any operator and fine-tune your home network to your needs.” Guylhem Aznar shares his experience.
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Telecom terms and concepts
“Familiarity with terms and concepts will help consumers as they start investigating VoIP services and products. Not all ITSPs are the same, and understanding how your current service is provided will allow you to compare service offerings and avoid surprises”, argues Sean Walberg.
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What is VoIP
“To the enterprise network engineer, it’s a way to simplify the corporate network and improve the telephony experience. To the home user, it’s a really cool way to save money on the old phone bill.” Theodore Wallingford explains why VoIP is such a big deal.
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