Andrew Bonwick
Vice President of Product Development at Relm Insurance
Madhav Sheth
CEO of Ai+ Smartphone
Stephen Rose
CEO Render Networks


The rise in demand for high internet speed and broadband connections have made VoIP one of the prime choices for phone service for customers and businesses. In case you are not aware, VoIP is the acronym for Voice over Internet Protocol. The technology allows users to make calls using a broadband connection in place of the regular phone line. A number of VoIP services only allow users to call other people using the same device. However, other VoIP services allow you to call anyone who has a telephone number. If you want to know about the working and benefits of VoIP, follow the article to the end for a comprehensive guide.
How Does VoIP Work?
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology converts your voice into a digital signal that travels over the internet and routes to the other party on a call. The audio which is converted is divided into packets, and these packets are reassembled in order once it reaches the receiver. VoIP bypasses the telecom company. If you have an active and high-speed internet connection, you can use VoIP service.
Necessary Equipment for VoIP Technology
The prime component of VoIP technology is an active high-speed broadband connection. Other pieces of equipment that are essential for VoIP services are a computer, adaptor and specialised phone. Some VoIP services only work over computers and specialised phones, whereas some are compatible with the traditional phone connected to a VoIP adaptor.