Sipura Technology SPA-841 Telephone User Manual


 
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SS7 (System Signaling Number 7): Technology used by large carriers to increase the reliability and
speed of transmission between switches.
Switch (Switching): Equipment that connects and routes calls and provides other interim functions
such as least cost routing, IVR, and voicemail. It performs the “traffic cop” function of
telecommunications via automated management decisions.
Touchtone (DTMF): The tone recognized by a push button (touchtone) telephone.
Unified Messaging: Platform that lets users send, receive, and manage all email, voice, and fax
messages from any telephone, PC, or information device.
Voice Mail: A system that allows storage and retrieval of voice messages through voicemail boxes.