VoIP is totally different from that of PSTN- the Public Switched Telephone Network. It is not connected to Public Safety Answering Point System (911) and a local operator using switchboard technology by the FCC and FBI extend same rules to VoIP. Local telephone system is entirely different from that of VoIP in structure, form and technology. Voice over internet protocol or VoIP allows the transference of audio signals via packets over the high speed internet to another VoIP user. This necessarily does not mean communication between the VoIP users but also between the computers, or a standard telephone on the PSTN network.
With the great influence of this VoIP technology traditional phone lines have been replaced by this system. The reason behind this changing phenomenon is vital and can be clearly visible. Let’s go in to the details and reasons for this shift from telephone lines to VoIP.
With VoIP you can use cost effective operation and communication when compared to other traditional lines. Provision of additional features in your VoIP package also proves to be a determining factor. They include Voice Mail, Call Forwarding, Call Waiting, Three Way Calling, and Call Transfer without costing you more. Flexibility in using your internet connection for your telephony needs as well as your Internet needs is considered. These features allow the users to reap maximum out of this system.
The one disadvantage about this is that it cannot integrate Emergency 911 system as it a wireless technology and it cannot trace the numbers and locations. That is the very reason why the government is against VoIP when compared to traditional lines. In case the 911 service is not available when using VoIP, a statement has to be signed by the submitted by the government. Though the information is gathered of the respective customer’s one cannot trace the identity of the caller. Wiretapping of calls is not encouraged in this system since it is wireless and is devoid of telephone line and there is no chance in tapping the calls.
In the near future VoIP will rise to be a powerful in the field of telecommunication. It will offer enhanced products and service for the betterment of this technology. You can enjoy communication activities without having the fear of getting traced. But at the same time do not forget to register with 911 for security purpose.
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