What Is A VoIP Gateway?
The meshing of old analog telephone connections and VoIP service means
that there has to be something that sort of brings the two
together so that customers don't have to spend a lot of money to
get the new devices needed for VoIP service. A VoIP gateway acts
as a bridge between the old and the new, allowing customers to
use their same phone lines, their same phones, but still enjoy
the benefits of modern technology. A VoIP gateway is essentially
responsible for connecting your VoIP network to your public
telephone network so that you can keep using features on your
old telephone but also use the VoIP network.
The VoIP gateway aides in call detection and call origin so you
can get the calls when they come through. Live VoIP requires
that there is a gateway or bridge between the old telephone
mechanics and the new VoIP technology. This gateway will become
even easier in the future as the newer technology becomes more
common than the old. The VoIP gateway is also partially
responsible for converting the analog to a digital voice so that
voice quality remains clear and true. Without a gateway you may
not get your calls and voice conversion wouldn't be what it is
now!
A gateway and a router are really what make it all happen so
that a consumer can take advantage of the great quality and
services that VoIP has to offer. When you sign up for VoIP
service you may get more information about the specific gateway
that your provider uses and they'll be able to give you more
detailed and in-depth information about the technology
associated with it. The technology is so fascinating that it's
hard not to stop and listen to all the details!
About the author:
Laura Rupert is a freelance writer who contributes to The Tech FAQ
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