Enterprise Versus Service Provider

Two main types of VoIP networks are in use today: enterprise and service provider. Each has similarities with the other, and each has differences.

Enterprise networks are built by companies trying to cut costs and leverage VoIP to help accomplish their business goals. Toll bypass is one of the leading factors for these kinds of networks. The layout of the networks can range from a single site to multiple sites, from centralized control to distributed control. Enterprise networks usually use Internet service provider circuits to complete their calls. They only go out on the PSTN when in failover mode or after the call has reached a switch local to the destination. Most of the equipment is owned by the company, ...

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