normiss 898 #26 November 12, 2014 Yet that's not how it works. Most providers only configure the prioritization over the path of the leased circuit, both virtual and physical portions for that matter. There are no "VoIP Tunnel for All VoIP Traffic" lanes built. Verizon has their backbone with a VoIP path. Bob's VoIP Services purchases a service from a provider. Let's say he's a big company and buys 2 10GB circuits. He gets his VoIP prioritization over the path of his service up to the Internets backbone. Google chat is buying a MUCH bigger pipe and most likely more add-on services such as multiple VLANS, each with varying QoS or prioritization settings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #27 November 12, 2014 >There are no "VoIP Tunnel for All VoIP Traffic" lanes built. Well, right - but they are not VoIP at that point, they are PSTN. Many companies (like Verizon) provide VoIP at "both ends" - from central office to subscriber. But the long distance voice traffic is still sent over circuit switched (or dedicated packet switched) lines. At least that was true the last time I looked at it (5 years ago.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
