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What is a Virtual Phone System, and Why Do You Need One?

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Bigger enterprises might need some assistance, depending on the type of system you’re creating (extensions, voicemail, auto-attendant, integrations, etc.). Think of it as a step before virtual phone systems, that convert analog into digital signals and transport them via the internet.

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What is SIP? Definition and Use for Businesses

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There are other ways to implement VoIP too, such as: The Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) : RTP carries the actual voice and video data The Real-time Transport Control Protocol (RTCP) : RTCP helps monitor the data delivery. The Session Description Protocol (SDP) : SDP describes multimedia sessions.

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What is Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)?

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At its core, SIP is designed to be independent of the underlying transport layer, meaning it can work over TCP, UDP, or other network protocols. Advanced Features Voicemail-to-Email: SIP enables voicemail messages to be delivered directly to email inboxes, facilitating prompt responses and better message management.

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