Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony transmits voice communications over an IP network. This technology converts analog voice signals into digital data packets, which are then transmitted over the internet or other IP-based networks. A common application involves connecting desk phones, softphones, or mobile devices to a central phone system.
The implementation of fiber optic cabling significantly enhances the performance of IP-based communication systems. The high bandwidth capacity and low latency characteristics of fiber optics provide a robust infrastructure for transmitting data-intensive applications, including voice. Historically, VoIP systems were often deployed over copper-based infrastructure, which could lead to quality issues and limitations in scalability.