VoIP stands for Voice-Over-Internet Protocol. VoIP uses internet protocol technology to transmit voice calls over the internet. Let’s take a look at the key components behind VoIP technology.
A VoIP phone is simply an IP phone or internet phone that allows users to make and receive calls over the internet using VoIP technology. VoIP phones can be categorized into two types:
- Hardware-Based VoIP Phones
- Software-Based VoIP Phones
VoIP uses several protocols on top of IP (Internet protocols) in order to establish a smooth communication flow between users. Here are some of the protocols that play a major role in VoIP implementations