A 21st Century Mode of Communication
November 24, 2009
Voice over Internet Protocol, commonly known as VoIP represents a real shift in the way business communications can be conducted. The service converts a human voice into a digital signal capable of traveling anywhere in the world over the Internet. That signal is then converted back into one that a regular telephone can interpret at the other end of the line. An IP phone system might utilize a special phone or it might go from one personal computer to another.
The price structure of VoIP can get a bit tricky, however, depending on the service one uses. Some carriers charge a flat rate for any call placed to and from any location. Others charge more for the equivalent of a long-distance call. The main drawback of the service is that VoIP is ineffectual during power outages while regular landlines continue to be functional in many cases. Despite that single inconvenience, the new technology looks poised to shape business and personal communications well into the 21st century.
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