Web2forDev Learning Opportunity

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CTA is an ACP-EU institution working in the field of information for development.

It operates under the ACP-EU Cotonou Agreement. Its headquarters are in The Netherlands

Talking VoIP

Objectives

You will learn:

About VOIP and the benefits it presents

Different types of VOIP services and how they work

How to use skype as an example of a popular VOIP service

What is VOIP?

Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP): Transmission of telephone services, video and other media over IP-based packet switched networks.

What is VOIP?

Also referred to as IP Telephony or Internet Telephony

Why VoIP?

Can make and receive calls with/without a computerCan make local/long distance callsCan make and receive calls to/from PSTNCost effectiveHas digital features not commonly available on normal calls e.g Caller ID, Conference, Desktop Multimedia, Instant Messaging etc

Types of VOIP

ATA : Connects a standard phone to a computer or an internet connection to use VOIP. ATA – Analog-to-digital converterIP Phones: Connects directly to the internet and have necessary softwareComputer to Computer: You need software, microphone and speakers plus an internet connection

How it works

VoIP requirements….

Examples..

Skype (www.skype.com )

A software application that allows users to make voice and video calls, chat, transfer files and conference over the Internet.

Skype Explained Visually

Skype (www.skype.com )

Calls to other users within the Skype service are free, while calls to both traditional landline telephones and mobile phones can be made for a fee

How to start….

Visit www.skype.com and download SkypeInstall it on your computer Create a Skype account and start using Skype