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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.
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
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 (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