IMG 1010 - Transcoding

Service providers have traditionally relied on TDM interconnections to move voice traffic on and off their networks, in part because of the high quality and reliable interconnections inherent in the technology. Advances in VoIP-based technology present a new lower-cost alternative that offers quality and reliability that rivals TDM networks. IP to IP transcoding from carrier to carrier is now becoming a more common practice. The combination of the increased security, quality/reliability, advanced features, and the lower cost of VoIP is encouraging service providers to use VoIP peering solutions for network interconnection.

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