VoIP glossary - G

The HipTel VoIP dictionary (VoIP glossary) was created to help our users understand common VoIP terminology. Use the search feature to look up VoIP terms, or look up terms alphabetically. Have a question, still unsure what something means? Feel free to contact us.

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Gateway — A medium for interacting two networks that run on different protocols. Often an ATA is referred to as a gateway. It provides the ability to link your analog phone with a digital phone system.

Global Voicemail — HipTel’s customized voicemail system. Global voicemail allows you to check your voicemail from anywhere around the world. Voice messages can also be sent to you in WAV format via e-mail attachments.