Enhancing VoIP Quality in the Era of 5G and SD-WAN
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15680/IJCTECE.2022.0503006Keywords:
VoIP Technology, SDWAN, 5G, Network Congestion, Performance, Network ProtocolsAbstract
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has become a cornerstone of modern communication, offering flexibility and cost savings over traditional telephony.
However, VoIP quality is highly susceptible to network congestion, which can lead to increased latency, jitter, and packet loss, thereby degrading the user
experience. This paper investigates the potential of emerging technologies, specifically 5G networks and Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD
WAN), to mitigate the adverse effects of network congestion on VoIP quality.
The deployment of 5G networks promises significant improvements in bandwidth, latency, and reliability, which are critical for maintaining high
quality VoIP calls. By leveraging the enhanced capabilities of 5G, such as ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) and massive machine-type
communication (mMTC), VoIP services can achieve unprecedented levels of performance and reliability.
Similarly, SD-WAN technology offers dynamic traffic management and optimization, allowing for more efficient use of network resources. SD-WAN can
prioritize VoIP traffic, manage congestion in real-time, and provide seamless failover capabilities, ensuring consistent call quality even under varying
network conditions.
This paper presents a comprehensive review of the current state of VoIP quality enhancement techniques, explores the potential of 5G and SD-WAN to
address VoIP quality challenges, and outlines a roadmap for the integration of these technologies to deliver a superior VoIP experience in the era of digital
transformation.
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