What is the difference between VoIP and VoFR?

Published: 13 Sep 2006

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

Dig Deeper on IP Telephony Systems

Go back to the basics with a glossary of VoIP terms This mini glossary defines essential vocabulary associated with VoIP. Read through these VoIP terms to refresh your knowledge of IP-based telephony.

VoIP (voice over IP) VoIP (voice over IP) is the transmission of voice and multimedia content over Internet Protocol (IP) networks. VoIP historically referred to using IP to connect private branch exchanges (PBXs), but the term is now used interchangeably with IP telephony.

What is the difference between a VoIP gateway and IP PBX? Networking expert Carrie Higbie explains how a VoIP gateway and an IP PBX perform different functions when transmitting voice data.

Five techniques for getting a robust VoIP infrastructure A VoIP expert stresses the importance of a separate voice VLAN setup, quality-of-service enablement and edge routers for a robust VoIP infrastructure.

Do you need to invest in a VoIP router? Does my company need to invest in a VoIP router to provide voice service? UC expert Carrie Higbie explains how a VoIP router can improve voice traffic.

Using VoIP analytics to improve call quality Analysing your VoIP system can give you the clues you need to ensure top-quality calls.

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What is the difference between VoIP and VoFR?