Telephone Conference Call Bridges are based on analog technology. A central "switch" connects numerous telephones together in one place called a "Bridge". The analog or land-line telephone works best with a Bridge, since it delivers information over a "narrow bandwidth" in a continuous stream. Analog telephones have been regulated and forced to conform to industry standards and, in turn, we enjoy and expect a high standard of excellence. With the rise in popularity of the Skype/VoIP and digital phones, the conference call bridge industry is faced with the challenge of servicing an entirely different and non-standardized method of transferring voice over the Internet. Internet voice transfers (like Skype and VoIP) carry voice over "broadband" in energy packets--bursts of electricity. There are no regulations and no standards in this industry. The quality of each individual's connection through the Internet can cause delays in sound, dropping of syllables (choppy speech,) static and may even produce loud unusual electronic sounds--depending on how busy the Internet may be at any given moment. Our Bridges are fitted with routers and filters which enhance the compatibility between Internet and analog phones. Our commitment to excellence motivates us to seek even better solutions, so you may continue to enjoy the freedom and convenience of conferencing via the Bridge! Return to previous page