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What is the difference between VoIP and VoFR?

VoIP is "Voice over Internet protocol" and works by packetizing voice and placing it in an IP packet for transmission....

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VoFR is "Voice over Frame Relay" although it is not as widely used today as VoIP. A previous expert response covers the benefits of VoIP versus VoFR.

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