2007-02-19 02:32:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Land Phones
I would like some basic problems that normally face users. & also understand some countries it is banned. I've currently go exclusivity for a VOIP product/ service & as I'm new to this industry, I Appreciate all answers. Thank you.
2007-02-19 02:40:44 · update #1
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2007-02-19 05:19:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There a couple common problems with residential service. One being when you loose internet connectivity you will have no phone anymore. Most providers require you to have a minimum upload/download speed and they have a recommended upload speed. Staying closer or better then the recommended get rid of a lot of problems most people complain about (i.e. poor sound quality, choopy reception, etc.). With VOIP you get a device you either have to hook up inline to your router or directly into your router or modem. The inline ones are trying to defeat the sound quality issues by hogging the upload bandwith so to speak. They are the least preferred by most users. The ones that plug into your router are problematic at times. It is an issue with the routers most of the time. A lot of the routers these days come with QOS (quality of service). What that does for you, is it allows you to take any device on your network and give it priority for needed bandwith. Most VOIP providers want their device to be at the top of the list to keep the sound quality and connection the best it can be. The other common problem with VOIP is you usually only get one RJ-11 telephone jack. This can pose a slight problem depending on your house wiring and where you are going to need phone. You can jack right into a wall outet as long as there is no service what so ever running over your house phone system. That means the line at the telephone demarcation in your house should be disconnected. Having any type of signal over the house system and direct jacking the VOIP device to the wall will most likely blow it out. This route will get phone service to all phones in your house, but some rewiring needs to be done and especially if you have DSL (the DSL should get it's own direct line, this is where it gets a little hairy). The other route you can take is to change all your phones to one of the multihandset systems.
I have had VOIP for 3 years now. I have not had any sound quality issues ever. When I first got it I think I called everyone I knew and tested it since I still have my land line active till they ported my number. No one could tell the difference from my land line or my VOIP line. Only problem I have ever had was when my cable went out since I have a cablemodem.
2007-02-19 05:34:19 · answer #2 · answered by NJ_Lunatic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are many, and too complex to get into on a public forum.
2007-02-19 02:36:30 · answer #3 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
- The sound can be distorted
- The persons voice can sound choppy
- It isn't reliable like a landline is
2007-02-19 02:45:00 · answer #4 · answered by Tim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋