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What are the advantages and disadvantages of VoIP?
Author: Verne Abington
Website: http://www.Voip-App.com
Added: Mon, Dec 4, 2006 11:03:10
Category: VoIP Questions
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Since VoIP uses the internet to transmit voice data, the main advantage of VoIP is that it allows people access to cheap or free long distance phone calls. Also, it allows people access to features that are impossible or very expensive in traditional landline phones, like voice mail, video conferencing, conference calls, fax and other services, for free. Voice data also travels faster when it is transmitted over the internet.
One major flaw in VoIP is reliability. As you may know, your traditional landline phone runs with phantom power that is provided by the telecommunication company. However, VoIP is dependent on your standard electrical service. This means that you cannot have access to your VoIP phone if the power fails.
Communication is clear and fast through VoIP, which is one of its advantages, but just as you sometimes experience a flaw in your DSL internet connection, you can experience flaws in your VoIP phone service in the same way. resulting in distorted or garbled audio quality.
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Verne Abington answers frequently asked VoIP questions at PrettyGreatAnswers.com.
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