Surprising facts about VoIP you might have missed

In an era dominated by advanced communication technologies, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has emerged as a revolutionary solution that has transformed the way we connect and communicate. However, beyond its well-known benefits, there exist a plethora of intriguing facts about VoIP that often go unnoticed.

From its historical origins to its impact on businesses and individuals, delving into these lesser-known aspects of VoIP unveils a fascinating realm of innovation and efficiency.

 Here is a list of facts about VoIP you might have missed.

1.     The first VoIP call was made in 1973. The call used an early version of the Internet called ARPANET and it was carried out as a part of a communication experiment.
2.     The first VoIP call was made between the Institute of Information Sciences and the Lincoln Laboratory in the United States.
3.     The first VoIP call in 1973 was a little disappointing, as it was one-sided. The first two-way communications via VoIP took place in 1974, just a year later.
4.     VoIP was originally funded by ads. In the 1990s, before the Internet was widely used, VoIP calls were paid for with corporate sponsorships and advertisements.
5.     VoIP can decrease businesses international calling charges by up to 90%.
6.     VoIP calls contain “silent data”. This technique is used to save bandwidth when making a VoIP call and to establish a stable and quality call.
7.     Regular calls use a frequency between 300 Hz – 3400 Hz, whereas VoIP calls are between 300 Hz – 7000 Hz, providing a much higher call quality.
8.     VoIP was the fastest growing industry segment between 2014 and 2019, overtaking all other telecommunications segments.
9.     A hosted VoIP phone system uses cloud telephony to provide people with a unified communications environment without on-premise hardware.
10. VoIP technology does not depend on using  specific and custom end devices. You can make and receive calls using computers, smartphones, tablets and other devices.
11. The cost of setting up and using VoIP varies greatly from company to company. However, it is possible to start using a cloud VoIP softphone for exactly zero dollars!
12. If a company has at least 25 phones, a VoIP service could save more than a thousand dollars per month!
13. When making a switch to VoIP, you do not have to change your phone number. The portability of your number means that you can take the same number with you. 
14. Compared to a traditional telephone connection, VoIP is much more secure. This modern phone system has standardized encryption protocols, so your calls and data are secure.
15. VoIP communication became customary in the public space in the early 2000s. By 2004, VoIP plans were available to the public, mirroring those offered by traditional telecommunications companies.
16. It is not just VoIP providers and telecom companies that are promoting the spread of VoIP.  54% of the leading voices in the information technology industry believe that businesses are demanding VoIP in order to advance.

VoIP has some interesting facts, and the more you learn about it, the more you may be surprised at what VoIP can help your business achieve. Hopefully, you learned something here about VoIP that you did not know before.