A codec is an encoding tool; it processes audio and video, storing it. It relies on an algorithm to shrink the size of the file, and decompress it when required. There are a number of types of …
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The process of converting audio into digital signals can be accomplished in several ways. The precise mechanics which take care of this are encapsulated in the form of algorithms called codecs. Codecs are a short form for …
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VoIP & Encryption is the result of encapsulating the transmission of the VoIP protocol packets and the accompanying audio packets into some type of encryption method, such as TLS (Transport Layer Security). In our case, we use the …
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Bold statement, I know but hear me out. For years now I have been using IP handsets and continue to test some Beta models when they come my way, but I find myself un-inspired and saying “what’s …
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About 10 years ago, wholesale VoIP was the new gold rush, everyone was getting in and lot’s more were going out. We were fragmented and certainly not focused on our most profitable services, a mistake that I …
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SIPVicious is like that pesky fly that keeps buzzing in your face but won’t go away. No matter how many times you swat it, it will always come back. Technically speaking though, SIPvicous is a SIP auditing tool …
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Asterisk Hack: How to accommodate your providers multiple static IP addresses It’s a common scenario, you purchased some DIDs and your provider gives you a list of dozens of IP addresses that they may send your calls from …
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There are many Benefits to implementing SIP Trunking. Are you taking advantage yet? Before discussing the benefits of SIP trunking, you should first know what SIP trunk is. A SIP trunk is a logical connection that uses …
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Free Phone Service? Hmm, what’s really in it for you? There are plenty of free based calling solutions these days, you may have tried a few yourself. I’m talking of course about applications such as Google Hangouts …
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So you’re starting a business and need Phone Service, what now? When starting a business, a phone line is probably one of the first things that comes to mind. Some might call their local phone company right away, …
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