
What Is A VOIP Gateway?
The meshing of old analog telephone connections and VoIP
(www.tech-faq.com/voip.shtml) 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!