...Future of VoIP Introduction If we are to considered ourselves as the business aiming at profit increase and progressing growth , thus delivering better quality services to our customers, we have to think about our operational cost and the ways of reducing it. One such way is the implementation of Voice over Internet Protocol ( VOIP ), also known as the internet telephony. VOIP has become more popular in recent years as companies need to cut costs and improve communication between increasingly mobile employees and increasingly global customers. The first Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) call was made back in 1995 between two PCs. Initially, this was just a technological novelty. However, by 1998, VoIP had already begun establishing itself as a low cost means of providing calls over long distances. It was estimated to carry about one percent of the US phone traffic. Thirteen years later, VoIP has managed to revolutionize the manner in which business and residential communications take place. Infonetics estimates that about 25 percent of the total international phone traffic is handled as VoIP. So what exactly is VoIP and how does it work? Let me give a few basics about VoIP. Many people have used a computer and a microphone to record a human voice or other sounds. The process involves sampling the sound that is heard by the computer at a very high rate (at least 8,000 times per second or more) and storing those "samples" in memory or in a file on the computer. Each...
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...VoIP Voice over IP Hani Aladmaai Prof. Ali Bicak IT-520: Enterprise Infra and Networks Introduction VoIP or Voice over Internet Protocol is an IP based approach to transmitting voice over a computer network. It allows a person to make voice calls using an Internet connection instead of using a phone line. The user can make phone calls free (in certain circumstances), or they may get a service provider and pay a very low rate. How VoIP works is, it converts your voice into a digital signal that will travel over the Internet. First to send voice over a digital network, it must first be converted to digital and converted back to analog at the receiving end. VoIP may allow you to make a call directly from a computer, via VoIP programs such as Skype, a special VoIP phone, or your traditional phone connected to a special adapter. The research paper will begin with an introduction as to what VoIP is, what it accomplishes, what purpose it serves and how it works; also how it is configured. Next it will discuss some of advantages and disadvantages. Legal issues will also present on the usage of the VoIP. What is VoIP? VoIP or Voice over Internet Protocol is an IP based approach to transmitting voice over a computer network. It allows a person to make voice calls using an Internet connection instead of using a phone line. The user can make phone calls free (in certain circumstances), or they may get a service provider and pay a very low rate. How does VoIP...
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...History of VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) enables individuals and companies to communicate the delivery of voice communications and multimedia sessions over the usage of the internet. The VoIP industry success is stimulated by the US Federal Communication Commission decision not to control or limit voice traffic over the Net, and the low price of these services. According to the Pike & Fischer’s research forecasts, “ a 14% growth rate for the VoIP market over the next five years, and predicts that 30 million US households will use some form of VoIP by the end of 2010”. (sipnology.com). It is now the year 2012 and the VoIP technology growth is still rising due to the documented benefits that VoIP has to offer our society. “Specialists consider that 31.4 million USA households will use a VOIP as the main and the only home phone line by 2012”, according to SNL Kagan’s ten-year outlook. (sipnology.com). It is obvious that the VoIP technology concept is making a major impact on our society. Statistics show that VoIP is really going to change the way people communicate in the present and the VoIP revolution may be compared with mobile revolution of last years. VoIP is a new technology that has influenced our lives in these ways: political, social, economical, and through the media. The first telephone system was introduced back in the 1870s by the inventor Alexander Graham Bell. He had designed a device that could transmit speech electrically from one point to another...
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...was written to analyze the competition among the Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) industry segment, especially as it relates to the relationship between Skype and AT&T and the competition between the VoIP market and the land line market. In analyzing this segment we found that VoIP is a growing industry in what has historically been predominately a land line telecommunication company such as AT&T. The industry segment is faced with a rivalry type competitive market that is currently being influenced by federal government through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This agency is considering a new law (Network Neutrality) on the websites that would decrease the power of big telecommunications companies like AT&T. The segment may feel continued pressure from substitutes in the form of other retail segments, but this should not have a strong effect on the over-all competition within the industry. The biggest difference between the competitors was that AT&T used traditional telephone, is run through a public switched telephone network (PSTN) and was much more expensive. Skype offered its customers VoIP, which, defined simply, was the transmission of voice traffic over IP-based networks. In other words, it was telephone via an Internet connection. VoIP is expected to show constantly increasing growth rates in the near future. According to a report by Infonetics Research, the global VoIP services market had reached $15.8 billion in 2006, an increase of 66 percent over...
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...This analysis will identify the key issues revealed in the case study, “Skype vs. AT&T and the future of telecommunications” (Strickland et al 2011). The analysis will explore the current state of the telecommunications industry with the rapid emergence of the Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology, wireless communications and the effects on traditional landline or what is known as Publicly Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). This effort will look into current problems and successes with increased focus on AT&T and Skype. Additionally, this paper will attempt to provide a perspective on the key issues with assumptions of what some of the causal factors may have been. Finally, what the companies’ leadership may consider for the future. Prior to examining the key issues of Skype and AT&T, what is Skype vs. AT&T? Skype was currently one of the industry leaders in VoIP and desired to challenge AT&T and other large phone companies. The telecommunication business is certainly going through a technological revolution with increased demands for faster speeds and services. Additionally the infrastructure is in demand to grow with the customer needs. AT&T along with several other landline based companies owned a major portion of the Internet infrastructure. Skype requires access to the Internet by way of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in order for Skype to provide their VoIP service. AT&T with the other companies currently could not charge Skype beyond the normal rates...
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...will identify the key issues revealed in the case study, “Skype vs. AT&T and the future of telecommunications” (Strickland et al 2011). The analysis will explore the current state of the telecommunications industry with the rapid emergence of the Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology, wireless communications and the effects on traditional landline or what is known as Publicly Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). This effort will look into current problems and successes with increased focus on AT&T and Skype. Additionally, this paper will attempt to provide a perspective on the key issues with assumptions of what some of the causal factors may have been. Finally, what the companies’ leadership may consider for the future. Prior to examining the key issues of Skype and AT&T, what is Skype vs. AT&T? Skype was currently one of the industry leaders in VoIP and desired to challenge AT&T and other large phone companies. The telecommunication business is certainly going through a technological revolution with increased demands for faster speeds and services. Additionally the infrastructure is in demand to grow with the customer needs. AT&T along with several other landline based companies owned a major portion of the Internet infrastructure. Skype requires access to the Internet by way of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in order for Skype to provide their VoIP service. AT&T with the other companies currently could not charge Skype beyond...
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...VOIP NETWORK SERVICE IMPLEMENTATION TABLE OF CONTENTS - Executive Summary------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 - Introduction--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 - What is Voip-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 - How Voip Works-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 - Advantages and Requirements for Voip------------------------------------------------ 6 - Disadvantages of Voip-------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 - Voice Over IP Solutions------------------------------------------------------------------10 - Conclusion----------------------------------------------------------------------------------12 - References----------------------------------------------------------------------------------13 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The term “Voice over Internet Protocol” (VoIP) describes the transport of voice over IP based networks; it is a generic term that covers deployments ranging in complexity from hobbyists using the internet to get free phone calls on a peer to peer basis, to full scale PSTN replacement networks. In carrier networks VoIP has been mainly deployed in enterprise networks or as a trunking technology to reduce transport costs in voice ...
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...VoIP as a New Trend Student Name University Name Professor Name 06/20/2010 There is a new trend that has taken the networking technology to the next level. It all started in the 90’s looking for a less expensive way to make phone calls across the world. Both residential and commercial customers have been looking for a cheaper way to make local and international calls. This new revolution is called Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). If I had to put this in plain terms, this technology allows voice traffic to be transmitted over the Internet. VoIP is a new application of Internet Protocols (IP) that enables the conversion of voice communications into data packets and then these packets are transmitted via an IP network such as the Internet. “VoIP services convert your voice into a digital signal that travels over the Internet”. (fcc.gov) Similar to using your analog phone system and going through a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), now you will be using a digital phone and going through the Internet. All you need to get the ball rolling and to be part of this new trend is a decent Internet connection at home and you could say goodbye to that plain old analog telephone line forever. Most cable companies are offering service bundles that include cable television, Internet access and telephone services. These companies are transitioning from the telephone analog system to the VoIP systems. A lot of costumers are switching over to VoIP for the simple reason of saving...
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...the U.S Voice-over Internet Protocol market namely Comcast Corporation, Time Warner Cable, Cox Enterprises and Vonage have embraced internet technology and wireless broadband making VOIP one of the most sought out service. Skype’s partnership with AT&T only fuels the boost usage of Voice- over Internet Protocol usage over land line usage. In the wake of these technology advancements, it became clear to entrepreneurs that offered voice traffic and internet service would be one of the next major applications to take full advantage of Voice-over Internet Protocol. There are more advances than innovations in the VOIP world. That’s because some of the most important developments had more to do with commercial and political maneuvers than with technical creativity. One of the most prominent developments was net net neutrality which enables user access to participating networks that advocates no restrictions to materials throughout the modes of communication allowed online ("The mobile World," 2011, para. 4). Further, this industry also have to consider pressures influenced by the government ( FCC) that could dismantle net neutrality by limited user access as well as decrease the power of big wireless communication giants like AT&T. Still, such maneuvers often helped spread the benefits of VOIP much more than technical innovation. And collectively, the advances brought some already evident trends in the increasing integration of voice with other applications and services,...
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... | |VoIP Solution | | | | | | | | | | | Table of Contents Introduction 3 Problem Statement 4 Analysis 5 Recommended Solution and Implementation 9 References 12 Appendix A 14 Appendix B 15 Introduction Tridoc Medical Services is a medical office that was founded by three doctors. The office has six employees, besides the three doctors, working for it. There are three medical assistances and three employees who work the front desk. The office has decided to upgrade their current telephony system to a new VoIP system. The office does not have any equipment, wiring, or software for a VoIP network...
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...PBX vs VoIP A cost Benefit Analysis for Residential/Small Business Use Applied Research Paper Prepared for: xxx Keller Graduate School of Management IS 590 – IP Telephony / VoIP Prepared by: Lester Henry February 20, 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Subject Definition / Introduction 1 II. Problem Statement 1 III. Analysis 1 IV. Recommended Solution 3 V. Implementation Plan 4 My implementation plan is to leave things the way they are. If my needs and circumstances change in the future, I will revisit this to see if it is advisable to switch then. 4 VI. Reference List 4 1. http://www.bellsouth.com/consumer/local/localProducts.html?product=PAMA8&CID=IBA-CSmr427v0310ccelearnse 4 VII. Exhibits 4 NOTE – To update the Table of Contents above: right click on the table select ‘Update Field’ then select ‘Update Entire Table’ I. Subject Definition / Introduction With the development of technology came the advent of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). This technology has exploded onto the scene of everyday life in the past few years and is promising to take us into the future. The future that it seems to bring is one filled technologically efficient communications that have a reduced cost to both the carriers and the users. II. Problem Statement Every day I am bombarded with advertisements for one product and service or another. The ones that are easiest to ignore are the ones that do not apply to me. Telephony services do not fit into...
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...Introduction: Voice over IP or VoIP is a relatively new modern way of digital voice communication that relies on many communication protocols, technologies, methodologies, and transmission techniques. The distinctive feature of VoIP is that communication happens over the internet. VoIP is a revolutionary technology that has the potential to compete with the world’s telephone systems. Some engineers have indicated that the creation of VoIP is basically a clever “reinvention of the wheel” that relates to telephone communication. Contrary to the misconception that VoIP induces, it does not deal only with voice transmission. VoIP technology can be considered a medium of transmission also for fax, SMS, voice messaging applications that are transmitted via the Internet rather than the PSTN or public switched telephone network. Some may refer to VoIP as IP telephone but these two terms are actually different since IP telephone has to do with digital telephony systems that use IP protocols for voice communication, while VoIP is actually a subset of IP telephone that transports phone calls and other type of digital information. VoIP has a relatively short history since it began spreading in 1994 as a way of communication developed by some Israeli people. Later in 1995, the first VoIP company launched on the market, "Vocaltec". By releasing an internet phone software that could be added to a computer and its peripherals while using the internet, Vocaltec's software made it possible...
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...Introduction This paper will focus on Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and the deregulation versus anti-competitive conduct. In Section I we will discuss the history of VoIP and how it has developed into a standard communication device using traditional telephone lines and tech savvy software. This will be an overview of what the primary intentions for inventing the software and who the pioneers were that patented and launched this successful tangible apparatus, which is used by over 6 million in the United States and an undefined number throughout the world. Section II is a thorough analysis of economic implications for two popular VoIP services companies in the United States: Skype, Internet based software free to users who have a personal computer and Comcast, a telecommunications corporation that has become the leader in offering bundled services that includes VoIP. The discussion will revolve around the issue of regulation and deregulation of the service and the economic impact that it has on consumers and today’s market. Sections III & IV are a detailed comparison and contrast of the regulation and deregulation for the United States versus India, Canada and the Philippines and the affects of VoIP from an economic standpoint. This will be an analysis of the proponents and oppositions of regulation competitive value and how regulation is allowing states to make decisions and maintain control over VoIP. Section V is the conclusion that will answer the question...
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...Title Advancement of VOIP and Unified Communications via Wi-Fi Handset “The technology involved in VoIP software and VoIP information is forever changing and updating”(VoIP Telephony Updates… 2008 -5). Abstract This paper gives the information on the VOIP-voice over internet protocol which is the technology that is been used for the voice communications by using the different types of the IP based networks in order to deploy the devices of the VOIP users. The VOIP technology is having different types of the security issues in the VOIP and Wi-Fi along with the security measures. This paper will deal with the VOIP technology, unified communications and Wi-Fi handset. Table of contents Chapter 1 Introduction to the research………………………………………………………………6 1.1 Aim 1.2 Objectives 1.3 Introduction 1.4 VOIP deployment 1.5 The threats and attacks in the VoIP System 1.5.1 Spoofing 1.5.2 The interception or eavesdropping 1.5.3 The denial of service 1.5.4 The spam over VoIP Chapter 2 Literature review……………………………………………………………………………10 2.1 The security methods 2.2 Call Setup and VoIP Registration 2.3 The Protocol selection 2.4 The Mobile VOIP 2.5 The VOIP handset 2.6 The IP telephony 2.7 The Protocols of VOIP Chapter 3 Research Methodology……………………………………………………………………….15 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Research methodology chosen 3.3 Qualitative research methodology 3.4 Quantitative research methodology 3.5 Research design: Case study approach 3.6 Case study approach ...
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...Assignment: VoIP Case Study IT-242 Instructor: For this assignment I found one of the markets leading VoIP, IP and legacy systems wholesaler distributer and integrator Metaswitch- http://www.metaswitch.com/. Metaswitch has the ability to bring together legacy internal communications systems alongside new VoIP technologies that allow huge amounts of business to be generated and grown upon for carriers and communication service providers. For this case study I chose a company that is based in the state of New Mexico Plateau Wireless- http://www.plateautel.com/index.asp , with the case study of their integration with Metadata software and technologies- http://www.metaswitch.com/sites/default/files/Metaswitch-Case-Study-ENMR-Final.pdf . The need for Plateau to grow into offering more services is the real reason for them to take their legacy PBX system and merge it and grow it into a hybrid system that is more application and software based with VoIP. Plateau services over 13,000 hard lines for clients as well as moving into wireless communications and being the first to bring FTTH to New Mexico residents (which they don’t have for my area =(). Plateau was sold on Metaswitchs technology which allowed a cheap way to setup the companies growing customer base with the seamless integration of the Metadata soft switch and its ability to adapt and grow to Plateaus Fiber, Wireless and landline needs. Of course being that the basis of the softswitch is for VoIP, standard VoIP services...
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