{"id":144409,"date":"2024-01-04T17:54:42","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T17:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?post_type=definition&p=144409"},"modified":"2024-02-07T12:25:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T12:25:41","slug":"what-is-a-non-fixed-voip","status":"publish","type":"definition","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/non-fixed-voip","title":{"rendered":"Non-Fixed VoIP"},"content":{"rendered":"

What does Non-Fixed VoIP Mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Non-fixed VoIP systems, most commonly known as virtual numbers, are phone lines that aren’t linked to physical addresses. They’re cloud-based systems that are assigned to an individual user.<\/p>\n

Both fixed and non-fixed VoIP<\/a> offer the same features and are used for both business and residential purposes. However, the latter is particularly useful for companies with international customers.<\/p>\n

With a non-fixed VoIP, you can get numbers for areas where you don\u2019t have a physical presence. These can then be assigned to devices like VoIP phones, computers, cell phones, and tablets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fixed VoIP vs Non-Fixed VoIP \u2014 The Key Differences<\/span><\/h2>\n
The fundamental difference between non-fixed and fixed VoIP is that the latter requires a physical address<\/strong>, such as a work or home address. So, while both require an internet connection and decent internet speeds<\/a>, non-fixed VoIP isn’t tied to a physical location.<\/div><\/div>\n

Fixed VoIP numbers are connected to PSTN<\/a> through a SIP<\/a> network, and while the same is true for non-fixed numbers, they don\u2019t<\/em> completely rely on them. Instead, they’re solely dependent on the internet, making it a cheaper option<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, fixed VoIP can be expensive since it uses location-based services and requires physical infrastructure. Overall, fixed VoIP requires a lot more to set up.<\/p>\n

Fixed VoIP Pros and Cons<\/h3>\n

Here are the main advantages and disadvantages of fixed VoIP solutions:<\/p>\n

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