Voice Over IP (VoIP) - What is it?
Simply, instead of using traditional phone lines, the human voice may now be transmitted digitally over the internet. "Vo" stands for voice over, and "IP" stands for internet protocol. By using VoIP software, you can avoid most long distance charges.

Why do you need it?

• Infrastructure. You will only need one cabling system. You no longer need a separate cabling system for phones.
  
• Lower Long Distance Fees.
  
• Scalability. It is easier to expand and less expensive compared to traditional phone systems.
  
• VPN - Virtual Private Networks. Technology that allows employees to work from home, or while they are traveling using the same phone number.
  
• Portability. You can make or receive phone calls wherever there is an internet connection.

Why AltiGen...

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How AltiGen VoIP Works
When you are using AltiGen's IP Phone System, your voice is translated into digital data packets that are then routed over a Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) based Local Area Network (LAN) to the AltiGen IP phone system. The AltiGen IP phone system, acting as the traffic cop, then routes your call to an appropriate destination determined by the phone number you have dialed - another IP or analog extension, an external number via analog, T1, or E1 trunking interfaces through your local phone company, or to other AltiGen Phone Systems via IP over a LAN, WAN or the Internet.

The AltiGen IP710 Phone
The flagship AltiGen IP telephone is the IP 710 with powerful features like multi-line appearance, Intercom, caller ID, caller name, message waiting light, multi feature programmable buttons, and large backlit display. IP 710 telephones have 2 10/100Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45) ports so a single LAN connection can supports both your telephone and your desktop PC. Other features include one-touch buttons to access voice mail, hold, conference, transfer, intercom, volume control, redial, speed dial and more.