| Voice Over Internet Protocol also known as VOIP is a | | | | Telephony. It is simply a way of communication used |
| very ground-breaking discovery. VOIP is a technology | | | | through the internet instead of a public switched |
| that converts analog information digitally into a | | | | telephone network. This process is converting analog |
| computer. With this technology, making phones calls | | | | voice signals into digital signals which are then |
| especially long distance phone calls much easier. In | | | | transformed into internet protocol packets to be sent |
| essence, VOIP translates the sound you hear from a | | | | out over the internet. This process is reversed once |
| telephone into digital information which is communicated | | | | the other end receives the signal, thus making it a two |
| through the internet. Achieving this innovation is much | | | | way communication. This process uses different |
| easier with the help of a very reliable internet provider. | | | | languages and for VOIP to work, these languages |
| Now, making a phone call is much faster, easier and | | | | should synchronize. The synchronization makes the |
| cheaper. Since VOIP uses the internet, it means that | | | | sound waves clearer and more natural once sender |
| making phone calls will not cost so much especially if | | | | and receiver communicates. |
| one is trying to reach the other side of the world. All it | | | | Other than the computer, VOIP also uses other tools |
| takes is having a computer, internet connection, a | | | | to make communication happen. Nowadays Smart |
| microphone and speaker (nowadays we have | | | | Phones connected to the internet are created and |
| headsets). Most communications are done using VOIP. | | | | designed especially for VOIP use. In the internet many |
| It changes the way people are socially connected with | | | | software are also created to cater Internet telephony |
| each other. It's the most convenient and cheapest way | | | | needs. Software such as Skype or Ventrillo is available |
| to get in touch with friends and family around the | | | | for free. It is software used in order to make a "phone |
| world. The practicality of VOIP has made it one of the | | | | call" over the internet. These applications are now |
| most important innovations of our times. It now caters | | | | improved because it now uses video calls/conference. |
| not only to personal use but is also being used by top | | | | One can make a phone call and can actually see the |
| corporations and businesses that have branches | | | | other person through live video streaming. |
| globally. Nowadays, one meeting is held in various | | | | VOIP is a very convenient and practical use of |
| conference rooms all connected by a computer. It is | | | | communication. As mentioned before, it can be used |
| very convenient and cheap, not to mention the savings | | | | both for personal and business use. One can get |
| they will get by avoiding travel expenses just to meet | | | | away from paying large monthly bills because of high |
| with business partners. | | | | cost overseas/long distance calls. Distance is not a |
| Voice over internet protocol uses various internet | | | | hindrance anymore to stay in touch with other people. |
| networks. The other name used for VOIP is Internet | | | | VOIP is indeed a sensible way to communicate. |