Frequently Asked Questions

The traditional phone we use is an analog phone. It’s usually based on the Bellcore standard. Only two wires are needed for analog phones, the wire ends in an RJ-11 connector and setup is as simple as plugging that connector into the wall. An IP phone is very different, in fact it is a combination of two things, a digital phone and a system that converts the digital information into bits of information suitable for shipping using the IP. An IP phone requires 8 wires and ends in an RJ-45 connector and unlike the analog phone, setup requires a lot more than just plugging that connector into the wall.