Thursday, August 7, 2008

12. Advantage and Disadvantage of VoIP

Advantage of VoIP

  • Packet switching allowed several telephone calls to occupy the amount of space occupied that can be done so using circuit switching.
  • It save on cost
  • An IP infrastructure needs fewer adds, moves, and changes than a traditional voice or data network.
  • It helps employess in getting instant access to the data irrespective of the location.
  • Customers are also able to deploy network with less upfront costs or with extensive in-house expertise, so it is preferred not only by business but also by an individual.
  • Easy to understand and operate.
  • Also it helps in making long distance calls for free and keeps a track of all the calls, which are coming, and outgoing even recording the minutes.


    Disadvantage of VoIP
  • VoIP is dependant on wall power. So if there is no power, means the phone cannot work and stable power source is needed for VoIP.
  • VoIP is susceptible to worms, viruses and hacking.
  • Another issue is that VoIP is a system that dependant on individual PCs of varying specification and power.
  • Quality loss will become immediately evident
  • Phone conversations can become distorted, garbled or lost because of transmission errors.
  • In VoIP, all phone calls are subject to the limitations of normal computer issues.

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