VoIP vs Landline Phone Systems - What's the Difference?

[@GetVoIP]

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[@richardgregory3684]

Well one difference is that a standard landline works in a power cut, your VOIP won't, because it's just an internet function, and like everything else, no router=no internet. "Old fashioned" landlines carry their own power and larger exchanges even have their own generators. Oh, and don't think you can just use a mobile (which is what the telecoms companies in the Uk are telling customers) to call 911 - the mobile repeater towers often have no power backup, or just batteries that do not last long, so in a sustained powercut, your mobile will no "No Signal" too.

[@Muck-qy2oo]

Exactly! Despite all the advantages of VoIP this is a big disadvantage overall. Plus the enormous amount of bandwidt that is needed to get everything reasobaly together. Another aspect is that landline protocols are more reliable than VoIP.

[@larrybradley3921]

Ok, how about when your power goes out, or your internet drops, your voip goes with it? This doesn't happen with land lines.

[@MrRustyBob]

Use a cellphone as a backup. How often does one lose power ? And, for how long ? Generally, not very long. Every plan needs a backup plan.

[@srmagic7083]

VoIP phone provider like Vonage Biz can set a features like call continuity so whenever power outage or internet goes down every call will reroute to any back up phone number you have registered. Only USA number

[@richardgregory3684]

@@MrRustyBob _Use a cellphone as a backup_ And in a sustained power cut they will fail too, as the repeater towers eithe rhave to backup supply, or batteries designed for short interruptions of supply. Why the hell should I have to buy a cellphone anyway? _How often does one lose power ? And, for how long ? Generally, not very long_ Cold comfort if you have a heart-attack during a two hour power cut.

[@Holy_Hobo]

@@richardgregory3684guess what, if there's an extended power outage the landlines won't be able to get powered either. It isn't magic and "just works", landlines get their power from the provider. They're also affected by extended outages. Copper lines are also literally rotting in the ground and not being maintained with most companies looking to sell off or abandon them in favor of fiber anyways so it's really not a choice anymore.

[@richardgregory3684]

@@Holy_Hobo _guess what, if there's an extended power outage the landlines won't be able to get powered either. It isn't magic and "just works", landlines get their power from the provider. They're also affected by extended outages_ Not localised ones though, which are th emost common. And major exchange shave their own generators to provide power independently to the telephone network. It was always considere dimportant that the telephone system be able to work if mains power failed. The fact remains, the old landlien system is MUCH more resiliant when it comes to power cuts.

[@CrowdPleeza]

It's looks like most phone companies are going to switch from landline connections to broadband connections eventually. I like having a home phone as my main phone and a prepaid cellphone as an extra phone.

[@gtron7692]

I like to use two empty cans attached with a string..... which can still be used during a power outage.

[@MegaHorse7]

If I have VoIP, I need to buy a VoIP number and phone,. So can I call someone who doesn't have VoIP, someone with a pstn line?

[@danielburgess1113]

we got a (BT Decor 2200 V2) phone with a RJ11 pluged in from the phone to the (EX230v Router) but no tone or anything when I listen to the reciver - but the little green light with the phone icon is on solid & green - but not sure if its all done migrating over to the new sytem yet as we want to keep our old number but the internet part is working just no functional phone use yet don't even know if our phone is even compatible - not sure how long I should leave it before ringing my ISP to ask why its not working or if its working

[@ezridr1234]

Sales much? Landlines aren't near as difficult as sold here. Just remember if your Internet or power goes down your voip does too, but landlines continue working if setup correctly. And no choppy calls and the phones also are wireless to the base.

[@Footballnationusa]

You can still call forward to a mobile phone or access the providers platform to make calls from anywhere on earth that has an internet connection.

[@CrowdPleeza]

How do the costs compare between internet connected phones vs contract cellphones?

[@maxthemagition]

What about the sound quality?

[@YOURRACHINAPRIL]

Thank you for explaining

[@patrickshaw8785]

Very good info

[@jamesa4958]

Great video

[@blonddali]

Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

[@ehza]

Thank you

[@dennisfraser6896]

Funny when i have power cut landline goes dead as well

[@jeffkardosjr.3825]

If voip goes through wires or fibre, it is a landline.

[@channelI748]

It can't be as effective as a landline because data packets can arrive in the wrong order etc.

[@Thomas-yr9ln]

Who else started crying because the explanation took to long.?

[@Voipbusinesshq]

It is essential to understand the difference between landline and VoIP phones so that businesses can identify the befits and make the right decision.

[@Thomas-rh2th]

I want voip service

[@WebexRecon]

Dood video.The landline is dead, if you're still holding onto your pots line, (for business) you're losing the benefits of voip or cloud calling.