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Voice over IP Online Course

Lesson 2 - Why VoIP?

Introduction

Synopsis

Voice over data networks, data over voice networks, networks are definitely coming together. This module explores this issue as well as why you might want to implement VoIP technology. To be fair, the downside of VoIP must also be explored. Finally, who and what is driving this technology forward? These are the issues that are covered in this module.

Lesson Index

A. Converging Networks
B. Benefits of VoIP
C. Issues with VoIP
D. Driving VoIP
Review and Final Exercise

Lesson Objectives

Upon completion of this section, students will:

• Appreciate that data and voice networks have been coming together for some time now. Will the final network of the future be a switched TCP/IP network?
• Understand the benefits of voice over IP as well as some of the challenges involved.
• Know who and what factors are driving the adoption of VoIP.

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