Telephony has changedconsiderably since the first telephones. Telephones used to be paired and were physically linked but this soon changed to an exchange loop that connected all of the telephones in the local area. Other surrounding areas were eventually connected to exchange loops via trunk lines. This provided more flexibility in communication. Services through telephone lines eventually grew to incorporate both fax and data capabilities. There were limitations to this method of receiving data and voice service, mostly in terms of speed.
Telephony soon began to change after this limitation was realized and a new method was developed. This is what turned data toward a digital signal through a digitized line to offer higher quality. This digitized data line soon delivered the ability to get voice service through the same line. The result was higher quality and quicker speeds for both Internet and phone use.
Digital telephony is typically used to refer to modern day telecommunications methods. Past equipment was designed for an analog signal as opposed to present digital equipment. However, all phone service has not yet transitioned over to just digital signals. This is a progression that is slowly but steadily being undertaken. Because of the slow implementation, there are many ways that a digital signal can be employed.
It is possible to get an analog phone to function on a digital line with the use of a converter box. But there are dedicated IP phones (Internet Protocol phones) that function without needing a translation. These phones connect directly to your router instead of using a typical phone jack and no conversion is necessary. Other IP phones are wireless and are capable of functioning through Wi-Fi rather than being required to remain in one place at all times. A computer can also be used for digital voice purposes so long as it has a microphone, speakers and the necessary software.
Eventually, everyone who subscribes to voice service will be served under digital telephony rather than analog service. The speed of the transition is sometimes met with consumer reluctance and is slowed by the need to change equipment. Combining data and voice service is certainly a benefit to everyone because of the savings linked to the switch to digital. Not to mention, a higher quality and speed is linked to the digital service, which just cannot be obtained with analog signals.
Telephony soon began to change after this limitation was realized and a new method was developed. This is what turned data toward a digital signal through a digitized line to offer higher quality. This digitized data line soon delivered the ability to get voice service through the same line. The result was higher quality and quicker speeds for both Internet and phone use.
Digital telephony is typically used to refer to modern day telecommunications methods. Past equipment was designed for an analog signal as opposed to present digital equipment. However, all phone service has not yet transitioned over to just digital signals. This is a progression that is slowly but steadily being undertaken. Because of the slow implementation, there are many ways that a digital signal can be employed.
It is possible to get an analog phone to function on a digital line with the use of a converter box. But there are dedicated IP phones (Internet Protocol phones) that function without needing a translation. These phones connect directly to your router instead of using a typical phone jack and no conversion is necessary. Other IP phones are wireless and are capable of functioning through Wi-Fi rather than being required to remain in one place at all times. A computer can also be used for digital voice purposes so long as it has a microphone, speakers and the necessary software.
Eventually, everyone who subscribes to voice service will be served under digital telephony rather than analog service. The speed of the transition is sometimes met with consumer reluctance and is slowed by the need to change equipment. Combining data and voice service is certainly a benefit to everyone because of the savings linked to the switch to digital. Not to mention, a higher quality and speed is linked to the digital service, which just cannot be obtained with analog signals.