VoIP phones, also known as IP telephones, are devices that make and receive telephone calls using digital internet protocol (IP), rather than the conventional telephone network. VoIP also refers to Voice Over IP, which is a term used to describe services that allow users to send voice signals over the internet and not through standard telecommunications networks. The analog signal, however, will still be delivered and received by telephone lines. VoIP can transfer voice calls via the internet even if no telephone lines are present.

There are many advantages to a VoIP phone system.

The primary advantage is that it eliminates the need for an intermediary between you and the other end of the call, such as a landline or mobile phone service. Also, with VoIP phones, you can receive or send voice messages from any location, as long as there is an internet connection. In addition, VoIP phones often have multiple lines to provide seamless communications. Lastly, with a digital phone system, you can access voicemail, e-mails, faxes, call forwarding and additional features at no extra cost.

What Are VoIP Phones? VoIP phones use voice over IP (VOIP) technology to transmit the voice signal over the internet and not through the public switched phone network. This allows businesses and organizations to save on capital expenses, since they do not need to maintain expensive infrastructure for voice communications. By eliminating the need for an expensive infrastructure, businesses, and organizations can increase voice communications and at the same time cut costs associated with it. In general, the operating cost of VoIP phones use is about half than that of a typical landline phones.

The major advantages of VoIP phones include:

low call rates, free VoIP minutes when you subscribe, no maintenance costs like monthly phone bills, easy accessibility (incoming and outgoing), no need to install any additional equipment, no interference from other wireless devices and no interference from the Internet or intranet. These benefits can help you cut costs while improving productivity and increasing productivity and profits. If you are looking for an easy way to contact other people, it is a good idea to switch to a VoIP telephone system. The technology, ease of operation, and the flexibility of the VoIP service allow you to improve communication in your workplace.

SIP: SIP, Short Message Service enables sending of phone calls through the internet and has gained popularity among users. SIP phones allow you to make local, STD, or ISD calls and conference calls by connecting your telephone line to the internet and using any one of a number of standard or preferred internet protocols as a medium. The basic advantage of SIP phones is that you can connect any type of telephone device to the internet and make phone calls. In fact, your VoIP service provider will bundle up your regular telephone with a VoIP phone and this facility is called ‘one-to-one’ connection.

TTY Phones: VoIP phones also contain a number of features which facilitate making voice calls even though you do not have a high-speed or modems available. Features like auto attendant, call waiting, call forwarding, call conferencing, hold, music on hold, call forwarding, and call transfer are some of the features provided by VoIP phones. Auto attendant in VoIP phones: Nowadays auto attendant present in VoIP phones play a vital role. It can take calls on behalf of you and can provide information on numerous options like dial-by-name or dial-by-extension and many more. With the help of an efficient auto attendant in your VoIP phones, you can solve out many issues like remembering the person’s name, transferring a call between VoIP phones and many more such issues.

IP Phones: In the future there are going to be many more VoIP phones, which incorporate the feature of IP. In simple words, VoIP phones will enable people to take calls from any part of the world through their IP phones and traditional PSTN based phones. Now IP phones can even take calls via VoIP instead of PSTN. IP phones may be called a revolutionary milestone in the field of telephony and communication and they are already transforming the way business and communication is done.

• VoIP phones with SIP trunking: A VoIP system usually consists of two components, an Internet Protocol network (IP network) and a gateway (SIP trunking).
• The Internet protocol network connects VoIP phones with the service providers.
• The VoIP service providers connect VoIP phones with a traditional analog telephone adapter (ATA) and the gateway (SIP trunking) provides an interface between the ATA and the world wide web.
• VoIP trunks have evolved as an efficient and cost effective means of providing voice and data communication over the network.