What is VoIP? Benefits of VoIP

What is VoIP?

Voice over IP (Voice over Internet Protocol or "VoIP") innovation proselytes voice calls from simple to digital to be sent over advanced data networks. This permits the college to utilize its current data network (which incorporates fiber and copper wiring between and inside structures, and Cisco switches and routers) to likewise transport phone benefit all through the grounds. By offering Voice over IP (or VoIP), UofL is moving to an "united" system, where voice, data, and feature all go along the UofL gigabit network.

VoIP and Centrex telephones difference

What's the same? 

Phone number 

Same dialing pattern for neighborhood and long distance calls.

What's diverse? 

Seven digits for all campuscalls 

All phone gimmicks will be incorporated for free: 

Guest ID with Name 

Conference, Call Waiting, Call Forwarding, Transfer
Message Logs (missed calls, got calls, set calls)

Advantages of VoIP

The VoIP offers UofL numerous profits as a swap for its present phone technology: VoIP utilizes a single communication system for both phones and PCs rather than the different telephone and PC systems that are common today.

VoIP utilizes programmable sets that give new gimmicks, applications and abilities, for example, permitting the college to rapidly hand-off cautions or messages to all areas.

VoIP makes it simple to direct the system and individual gimmicks can be arranged through a basic web interface. 

The IP telephones can get to the college telephone directory, permitting users to discover the most progressive phone numbers right on their telephones. 

Utilizing VoIP positions the college for future innovations and future needs of students, employees, and staff. 

users will have the capacity to store a Personal Address Book and Fast Dial list, either utilizing a Web interface or through physically entering data on the IP telephone set. The speakerphones can be utilized as a part of crises as a Public Address system.