How does VOIP Work?

Traditional analog phone connections use analog technology. Simply put, the technology used in Voice Over Internet Protocol works by converting your voice from this analog signal into a digital signal, which can then be sent over the internet. If you are calling a regular phone, the digital signal is converted back into a traditional analog signal before it reaches the destination.

There are three main methods in which Voice Over Internet Protocol is used. The first involves using a VOIP-capable telephone. Alternatively, VOIP service can be used with a traditional telephone by incorporating the use of a VOIP adaptor. Yet another way in which VOIP is made available is by simply using your PC equipped with the proper software.