VoIP, short for Voice over IP, refers to providing voice communications as well as multimedia sessions over IP networks. Various services are available for this purpose, including VoIP Reno NV services. VoIP includes elements that are involved in delivering voice communications and multimedia sessions, such as communication protocols, methodologies, technologies and techniques of transmitting data.
With the potential to completely change the phone systems of today, VoIP is indeed a revolutionary technology. VoIP Reno NV providers are growing steadily, and more and more people are starting to understand the benefits of VoIP communication. The traditional telephony system might be entirely replaced by the VoIP technology one day.
There are types of VoIP services:
1. ATA – This analog phone adaptor allows you to make a connection between your regular phone and your PC or Internet connection so that VoIP can be used. Basically, the ATA represents an A-to-D adapter; it converts the analog signals associated with your standard phone into digital information that can be transmitted through the Internet. Some providers will offer these converters for free along with their service. All you will have to do is to plug the phone cable that normally goes in the wall socket into the ATA instead. At times, the ATA can come together with a piece of software that you can install to your computer for configuration purposes. Many VoIP Reno NV providers offer this service.
2. IP Phones – Although they look just like any other phone, these specialized devices are very different. They use and Ethernet connection instead of a standard phone connector; these phones will connect straight to your router. They have the software and hardware components to then easily handle an IP call. There are also Wi-Fi phones on the market and they permit for VoIP calls to be made from all Wi-Fi spots.
3. Computer-to-computer – This may be the simplest manner in which VoIP can be used. It is extremely cost effective; many companies offer very cheap (or even free) software, and you will not have to pay for long distance connections. The software is usually easy to download, and all you will need aside from the appropriate software are sound card, speakers, a microphone, and, of course, access to the Internet, items which you probably have already. It is important though to have a good Internet connection, particularly one through cable or through a DSL modem. Aside from the ISP fee, there generally will be no charge for PC-to-PC calls, regardless of the distance.
Essentially, the VoIP technology will ensure smaller costs or no costs at all for calls made using an Internet connection, and all you have to do is decide the type of service that is appropriate for you and find a reliable VoIP Reno NV provider.
