Flashing Down the Features of VoIP Switch

"VoIP switch is known by all but only few know the detailed features connected to them which I am going to talk about. How VoIP is connected to the corporate sector and what is the potential of class 4 and class 5 soft switches? These are the kinds of questions I am going to address in this particular article."

There are many reasons involved as to why VoIP softswitch is gaining so much popularity. Its advanced feature set, low management cost and sustained grade QoS are some of the reasons. As the name suggests, it is very different from the conventional one i.e. VoIP based on hardware. vSwitch is the name of the technology, hosted softswitch service, based on Genband/Nextone platform about which I am talking about.

With the advent of VoIP softswitches, the financial and management burden on the company has reduced quite a lot. Many have already asserted and I am repeating that it is a cost-effective solution. This is because of the existence of the services like call services, signalling, call routing etc. all these services are handled by soft switches as mentioned as opposed to the conventional systems. It also controls different Media Gateways over IP link. Still thinking what is this technical term called media gateway? Media Gateways is a single name give to the connectivity of different media streams which further creates end to end call (voice all or data call). In some particular cases, there are interfaces created to have connection with networks like PSTN (traditional telephone network), E1, and STM etc.

 There is a lot more potential hidden in the soft switch than we think. It can handle carrier services and wholesale VoIP businesses. Maintaining the call quality, it can make end to end calls over H.323 or SIP network. Such class 4 softswitch functionality is used for making long distance calls. No more barriers exist between you and your family abroad, thanks to such technological advancements. If we talk about the next version, i.e. class 5 soft switch, it is used in telephone exchanges for direct connection with the end user. It can manage multiple communication ways like fax, voice, data and video traffic.

There are different features attached to this system by which you can make PC to phone calls:

General features are:

•    Bill management by customers
•    Per account, 500 concurrent calls can be handled
•    Traffic controlling and re-routing
•    Customer support throughout the day
•    Full support of H.323 and SIP
•    Not much mess with service set up

Routing features are:

•    Online call debugging
•    ANI routing
•    False answer filter
•    Least cost routing
•    Ms Excel upload and download available

Reporting features:

•    CDRs download
•    margin report
•    real time billing
•    ASR, ACD and traffic graphs
•    Active calls

Billing features:

•    Balance dependent routing
•    automatic invoices sent
•    budget update
•    ASR/ACD dependent routing

Hosted VoIP Solutions Make Long Distance Communication Easy and Economical

Hosted VoIP solutions have become the most preferred mode of long distance communication that has replaced the costly international phone calls. It is interesting to note that VoIP solutions can cut your phone bills by over 80% and the best part is that saving for the initial installation cost, hosted VoIP solutions do not involve any expenses. However, choosing the right solution and VoIP provider will be crucial in ensuring a hassle free service.


Before finalizing the product, make sure to evaluate your requirements. You might require a hosted VoIP only if you are making too many long-distance calls and it might not be a good option for those who make ISD calls rarely. The lowest priced hosted VoIP solutions need not be the best always as a bad service would mean that you will be shelling out more money in the future. Make sure to buy quality products that offer after sales service. Online product reviews and opinions of those who are already using the product are safe methods to arrive at the best choice. 
While, buying a hosted VoIP solution, make sure to choose the ones that have all the features that you may require. There are several models that offer different features. The price factor alone can’t be the sole criteria while choosing the VoIP solution. Compare the features and make sure that you get everything that you need and nothing that you do not need. Pay only for things that you will be using.


Before you select a hosted VoIP plan, you have to verify whether the service provider lets you retain your old number. For businesses, which depend a lot of their phone number to do business cannot afford to change the number as it involves the risk of losing your customers.


Many VOIP allows emergency services and some may not. So make sure that you have this facility before you sign up


In case you are planning to integrate you’re various modes of communication channels like voice, fax, data and video then a VoIP Switch will be a good option. These latest VoIP switches are far more superior than the hardware oriented conventional switches. These give you the benefit of connectivity between the internet, cable and wireless networks to form a single network. A switch can link the manymedia services of the sender and receiver, thereby streamlining the communication processes. The low cost and dependability have made switches the integral parts in any modern telecommunication system.

Voip Cellular- High Quality International Calls For Free

Gone are the days when making international calls would mean shelling out a fortune. Thanks to the various telecommunication products and services like the calling cards, international calls have become affordable to everyone these days. Now you can remain in constant touch with families and friends even while on the move. Easy to use calling cards are available in a range of convenient talk time plans. The best thing is that these calling cards can be bought easily at any phone stores or supermarkets. You can also compare the various deals and offers and choose the ones that offer the best features.


Overseas calling cards are available in various denominations and it can be used to make international calls from any telephone by first dialling the toll-free number, followed by a personal identification number (PIN) and then the required telephone number. The overseas calling cards enable the users to make toll-free calls from public telephone booths, hotel phones or mobiles. Ideal for those who need to make frequent overseas calls like sales representatives, business travellers, tourists, and military personnel, calling cards serve as handy communication devices for many these days.


With the advent of VoIP cellular there has been a deluge of many free services like the Skype, which allows you to talk with anyone anywhere in the world for free. Both the parties should have access to an internet connection. If you have a microphone and a webcam, you can enjoy a live chat with the person on the other end.


The VOIP cellulartechnology has also led to the popularity of cell phones. Nowadays VOIP cellular technology has brought in many providers to offer affordable and reliable service. An excellent money saver, VoIP cellular technology allows people to make calls to anywhere in the world at cheap rates for their mobile phones, thereby simplifying the norms of telecommunication.


There are many VoIP cellular programs that let you make phone calls over the Internet for free or for very low rates. Most of these applications can be freely downloaded and can be accessed through your mobile. The cell phone manufactures integrate Wi-Fi into their gadget to facilitate the users to make VoIP calls using your cell phone. Superior sound quality, hassle free connection and cost effectiveness are some of the attractions of VoIP cellular. Considering the popularity and patronage extended by the users to this technology, it can be said that the days of the public telephone booths that use land line phones seems to be numbered as the users have a lot of premium choices on their disposal these days.