VoIP Terminology
Posted by:Definition of a PBX
Posted by:Components of a PBX
Posted by:Posted By AVAD Technologies Business Editor on 2006-06-12
A PBX will often include:
* The PBX’s internal switching network. * Microcontroller or for arbitrary data processing, control and logic. * Logic, switching, control and, power cards. * Related devices that facilitate PBX operation. * Stations or telephone sets, sometimes called lines. * Outside Telco trunks that deliver signals to and from the PBX. * Console or switchboard allows the operator to control incoming calls. * Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). * Interconnecting wiring. * Cabinets, closets, vaults and other housings.
PBX History
Posted by:Posted By AVAD Business Editor on 2009-06-12
The term PBX was first applied when switchboard operators ran company switchboards by hand. As automated electromechanical and then electronic switching systems gradually began to replace the manual systems, the terms PABX (Private Automatic Branch eXchange) and PMBX (Private Manual Branch eXchange) were used to differentiate them. Solid state digital systems were sometimes referred to as EPABXs (Electronic Private Automatic Branch eXchange). Now, the term PBX is by far the most widely recognized.
VoIP FAQ's
Posted by:How does one place or receive a VoIP phone calls?
With a phone based service, you use it the same way one uses a traditional phone, by picking up the phone to answer it and dialing a number to place the call.
Can I call any phone or just VoIP phones?
VoIP systems are allowed you to call any phone number in the world. This could be a local number, a cell phone, a long-distance number or an international number. You may even speak with more than one person at a time. The person you are calling does not need any special equipment, just a phone.
How is the voice clarity?
VoIP voice quality has dramatically improved over the past few years to
have reached the level of a land line phone and sometimes even superior to it. However, it differs from provider to provider and also depends upon the speed of your broadband connection. You may consult other users of a provider (see: user reviews, forums) before signing up.
Do I need a computer to call?
No, you do not need a computer for phone based VoIP services.
Is there a difference between making a local call and a long-distance call?
In terms of technology or how you dial the number, there’s no difference. Call charges, however, vary from plan to plan. Some VoIP providers offer unlimited long-distance in which case the call is free. Even when the call is not free the rates are usually very low. Some VoIP providers charge the same way as a traditional wire-line telephone service. Others permit you to call anywhere at a flat rate for a fixed number of minutes.
Can you give me a technical overview of VoIP?
As the name implies, VoIP refers to calls that traverse networks using Internet Protocol (IP). The voice stream is broken down into packets, compressed, and sent toward its final destination by various routes (as opposed to establishing a ‘permanent’ connection for the duration of the call), depending on the most efficient paths given network congestion, etc. At the other end, the packets are reassembled, decompressed, and converted back into a voice stream by various hardware and software elements, depending on the nature of the call and its final destination.
Is My Company Too Small for VoIP?
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Posted By AVAD Business Editor on 2009-05-04
No, even the smallest companies can take advantage of VoIP.
VoIP technology has developed to the point that business of any size can benefit from the technology. A Hosted VoIP Telephony solution allows even the smallest companies to have PBX Features and functionalities previously only found in the most sophisticated and expensive PBX systems.
Now companies with as little as 5 employees can have a state-of-art telecommunication system. Because the onsite A Hosted VoIP system offers all of the features and functionalities of the most sophisticated PBX system without the expense of purchasing and maintaining the telecom equipment.
AVAD Technologies can can customize a phone system around your company's unique business requirements. Please call (800) 723-4329 to speak with a Business VoIP Specialist.
