Friday, February 3, 2017

The Pros And Cons Of A VoIP Phone System

By George Cooper


The VoIP or the Voice over Internet Protocol functions through converting both the digital signal and analog signal to IP packets, which will later be sent through an internet. The signal conversion function will be included either in an ATA or the Analog Terminal Adaptor or in a VoIP phone. Most phones that have a SIP client can be integrated to this.

This is a type of a revolutionary communication technology which is being set for the replacement of conventional telephony system. This internet based telephony system has been preferred by most people because it offers much lower costs for operations and better connectivity. The advantages of a VoIP phone system Vancouver has made it more popular among the home users and businesses in Vancouver CA.

The development of the new technologies has helped in eliminating the drawbacks that usually happen in the old types. So the purpose of writing this article is to provide some important information on the different advantages and disadvantages of it and the reasons why businesses and home users can benefit from it. Here are the following information on VoIP and its hosted service.

The advantages. Having low costs. If this technology is being used, much amount of the financial aspects can be saved. The reason is because of a single network only is used for carrying both data and voice that is also provided by a single supplier only. Have lower taxes. Since the calls are being made over the internet, there is no need for governments to impose taxes on these services.

Portability. The service is also not being dependent on its distance and location, thus, enabling the users to make calls even when the receiver is located miles away from the sender. This can be related to email wherein people can contact their families and friends as long as there is a broadband connection. No extra cables. VoIP phone numbers or virtual numbers are portable, and thus, taking it anywhere you go would be possible.

Features. Regular services usually have charges for extra features, but with new services, hosts with advanced communication features are being used. Common features include call forwarding, call waiting, three way calling, caller ID, and voicemail. Being flexible. Phone numbers used are programmed with converter which allows regular phones to make use of new phone services. To have video conferencing can be done as well.

The disadvantages. There will be no service during power outage. When there is no power supply, IP phones cannot be kept connected. So one good suggestion is to install an uninterruptible power supply or a generator. Emergency calls. Traditional phones equipment has the ability of tracing where the location of the caller is during emergencies unlike the IP types.

Reliability. There are services or some limitations of PC which can affect the connection and the reason is because the internet is being relied on, and thus, resulting to having some distortions and garbling of sound quality. The voice or service quality is dependent on some factors such as connection, call destination, service provider, hardware, etc.

Security. Similar to other services, security must be considered as the first priority. Common security issues would include malware and viruses, spamming, phishing attacks, service and identity theft, service denial, and call tampering. And thus, these disadvantages must be worked for the increase of usefulness and reliability.




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