Examples of Converged Networks
Data and voice communications in Internet Protocol packets can be transported over the ”public” portion of the Internet used for email and Web surfing. It also can be sent over separate Internet Protocol networks built by carriers. Sending it over carriers' own networks provides more assurance of quality for voice. Carriers that build their own IP networks engineer them for certain quality of service standards.
Examples of carriers that will carry converged traffic on upgraded networks include:
Cable TV companies
Competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs)
Traditional long distance suppliers and Internet backbone providers such as AT&T, Sprint Communications, Cable & Wireless and WorldCom
Long distance providers such ...
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