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VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol and allows users to make phone calls using an Internet connection or local network. The user's voice is converted to data packets which are transmitted over the network and reconstructed at the receiving end. Key benefits of VoIP include lower costs, increased accessibility, portability, and advanced features like conference calling. However, VoIP requires a reliable Internet connection and may experience latency, jitter, or lack location tracking for emergency calls. Popular VoIP applications include Skype, Magic Jack, Tango, Viber, WhatsApp, and Hangouts.

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Voip

VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol and allows users to make phone calls using an Internet connection or local network. The user's voice is converted to data packets which are transmitted over the network and reconstructed at the receiving end. Key benefits of VoIP include lower costs, increased accessibility, portability, and advanced features like conference calling. However, VoIP requires a reliable Internet connection and may experience latency, jitter, or lack location tracking for emergency calls. Popular VoIP applications include Skype, Magic Jack, Tango, Viber, WhatsApp, and Hangouts.

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VoIP

Internet and Web 2.0 Tools


What is VoIP

• VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol.


• VoIP lets you make phone calls using the Internet or a local area network.
• Your voice is converted to small data packets that are sent over the
network. The receiving device changes the data back into your voice.

https://www.plumvoice.com/resources/blog/what-is-voip-how-it-works/
Benefits of VoIP

• Costs less than traditional phone system


• Increased accessibility – you can make and receive calls from anywhere
• Complete portability – you can use the same VoIP number even if you move
• Higher scalability – more phone lines can be easily added
• Advanced features – facilitates conference calls with many participants
• Clear voice quality – as long as you have a fast Internet connection
• Supports multitasking - allows you to send documents, images, and video
while simultaneously engaging in a conversation
• Increased Security – makes use of encryption
Disadvantages of VoIP

• Reliable Internet connection is required.


• Latency and jitter – your voice data packets may be delayed or
improperly reassembled.
• No location tracking for emergency calls - no GPS data or cell
tower information is available to be tracked.
Applications that support VoIP

Here are just some of the applications that use VoIP:


• Skype
• Magic Jack
• Tango
• Viber
• WhatsApp
• Hangouts
Activity

Research these six applications:


• Skype
• Magic Jack
• Tango
• Viber
• WhatsApp
• Hangouts
Create a presentation comparing the uses of each application. Include
cost, popularity, and quality of each.
Save your presentation as <Your full name>_VoIP (e.g. IrisWest_VoIP)
Reference

https://www.nextiva.com/blog/voip-advantages-and-disadvantages.html

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