video phone

A video phone used to be a novelty that the chief executive of a firm had on his desk as a status symbol and that he got the IT manager to fire up when he wanted to use it.

No Longer! A video phone is utilised in the home and office alike for keeping in touch with family and business colleagues.

Video phones became possible with digital communications and mpeg data compression. In their infancy they communicated over ISDN circuits or through a modem over analogue lines.

Nowadays a video phone simply connects via the internet and with the latest MPEG versions you get HD presentation with good quality audio. In businesses the video phone is becoming more common on managers desks so they can converse easily and visually with their peers. But it is true to say that the video phone is now being overtaken by Telepresence applications running on modern PCs equipped with web cams.

If you’re searching for a video phone, then either browse our e-commerce section or ring up an advisor on 0800 652 8052. Telephone Systems Direct will be able to help you.