How does IP phone service work?

IP phone service, also known as VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), works by converting analog voice signals into digital data that can be transmitted over the internet. When a call is made, the analog voice signal is captured by the IP phone or a VoIP adapter connected to a traditional phone, which converts it into digital packets. These packets are then sent via the internet to the recipient's IP phone or adapter, where they are reassembled back into voice signals. This communication method allows for voice calls to be transmitted using internet infrastructure, offering advantages such as cost-effectiveness, scalability, and flexibility. IP phone service providers offer the necessary hardware, software, and networking solutions to facilitate this process, allowing businesses and individuals to make and receive phone calls over the internet rather than traditional telephone lines.