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VoIP (Voice
over Internet Protocol)
Audio & Video
Codecs Using VoIP
by Jeff Cohen
VoIP
stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. It is the science
behind transmitting audio over the Internet in the form of
data Packets. During VoIP’S inception, people were concerned
about the quality of Audio being transmitted over the Internet.
Since its development, VoIP and audio Codecs have
improved greatly. To get the most out of your VoIP
connection you will need to take the time and effort to keep
your computer up to date. If your computer is running on
a slow processor or a very old operating system, your computer
may not be equipped to handle VoIP or produce the highest
audio quality.
By
first comparing your system to your VoIP’S service provider
requirements, you can save time and make sure that your computer
is equipped and ready for Voice over Internet Protocol.
If
you are having trouble with your VoIP’S audio quality,
then you may need to check your soundboard. If
your computer has an out of date soundboard, it will affect
the overall quality of your audio.
Regularly
make sure that all of your audio and video Codecs are up
to date with your Windows Update program. Check
and make sure that you have DivX installed and upgraded
as well. This will help offset any complications you may
be having with poor audio.
As
long as you have updated your Audio Codecs, and checked for
newer drivers, you should be all set for Voice over Internet
Protocol. For VoIP to produce great quality audio, you will
need to make sure that you have a High Speed Internet connection.
This can be either DSL or Cable Modem, but VoIP may have
problems with Dial Up- again check with your VoIP service
provider. There are some providers who do have VoIP service
that is compatible with Dial Up Internet connections.
Many
people prefer VoIP over standard telephone systems due
to the fact that they can experience great audio quality -
many people will never know that you are calling from your
VoIP service. And VoIP has other benefits beside great
voice quality.
VoIP
offers telephony features that are typically offered with
PSTN networks for a fee. Yet, if you check with your service
provider, many of these same features are included absolutely
free with VoIP. These services and features include Voicemail,
*69, Call Forwarding, Caller Id, and Call Transfer.
Not
only residential users are becoming fast fans of VoIP but
business owners are making the switch as well. In the early
days, businesses were concerned about switching to VoIP,
for they needed to have high quality audio to run their businesses.
Now,
many businesses have come to learn that VoIP does offer great
audio as well as applications that are specifically designed
to handle all of their business needs. These programs and
the ability to interact with customers in real time have
made the switch to VoIP one of the best decisions a small
business could make.
Some
more benefits for using VoIP with businesses include flexibility
and customer service. Call centers have learned
that the high audio quality and ability to integrate web
features, Email, and audio have made VoIP the perfect solution
for their needs.
Many
call centers are opting to outsource their work to other
countries, and by utilizing VoIP, call centers can exist
virtually worldwide.
Another
benefit for small businesses incorporating VoIP service includes
greater productivity for mobile employees. VoIP a great way
for mobile employees to stay connected to their main offices.
They can also take advantage of the great long distance and
local calling plans. Since VoIP can be used anywhere there
is a High Speed Internet connection, the employee who travels
frequently, the sales man, and those who work from mobile
offices can maintain a high level of interaction with their
employers, fellow employees, and clients or customers.
VoIP
has proved that it offers great audio quality and
is a perfect choice for meeting both residential and business
telephony needs. As technology continues to advance, we
can know that as we conduct our transactions over VoIP,
that the listener on the receiving end is hearing us with
crystal clear audio clarity and that the future of VoIP
will only have greater products readily available for its
users.
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