​Important Telephony Terms

When your coworkers discuss telephony, does your head start to spin? If so, you are not alone. We understand that telephony terms can sound like a foreign language if you don't know the lingo. Below are some important telephony terms to be aware of.

VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol)
VOIP is the transmission of telephone calls (voice) over data networks. VOIP is also referred to as IP Telephony. It enables technology convergence for voice, video and data.

IP (Internet Protocol) 
This term refers to the way in which voice and data signals are sent to devices. It is usually transported via the internet or the local area network.

LAN (Local Area Network)
A local area network refers to a computer network located in a building. 

WAN (Wide Area Network)
A wide area network can be defined as a computer network that spans a large area. It is not confined to an office, like LAN.

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