So what is a VOIP telephone system?

VoIP is a revolutionary technology that has the potential to completely rework the world’s phone systems. VoIP providers like Technology Telecom have already been around for a while and are growing steadily.

Above all else, VOIP is basically a clever “reinvention of the wheel.” the likelyhood is that one day VOIP will replace the traditional phone system entirely.

The interesting thing about VOIP is that there is not just one way to place a call. There are three different common VOIP solutions in place today.

ATA
The simplest and most common way is through the use of a device called an ATA (analog telephone adaptor). The ATA allows you to connect a standard phone to your computer or your Internet connection for use with VoIP. The ATA is an analog-to-digital converter. It takes the analog signal from your traditional phone and converts it into digital data for transmission over the Internet. You simply take the ATA out of the box, plug the cable from your phone that would normally go in the wall socket into the ATA, and you’re ready to make VOIP calls. Some ATAs may ship with additional software that is loaded onto the host computer to configure it; but in any case, it’s a very straightforward setup.

IP Phones
These specialised phones look just like normal phones with a handset, cradle and buttons. But instead of having the standard RJ-11 phone connectors, IP phones have an RJ-45 Ethernet connector. IP phones connect directly to your router and have all the hardware and software necessary right onboard to handle the IP call. Wi-Fi phones allow subscribing callers to make VoIP calls from any Wi-Fi hot spot.

Computer-to-computer
This is certainly the easiest way to use VoIP. All you need is the software, a microphone, speakers, a sound card and an Internet connection, preferably a fast one like you would get through a cable or DSL modem. Except for your normal monthly ISP fee, there is usually no charge for computer-to-computer calls, no matter the distance.

We hope this makes VOIP a bit easier to understand, the bottom line is that technology is changing and with that comes greater functionality and more importantly cost savings. To find out what a VOIP telephone system can do for you please give us a call and we will talk you through.