[asterisk-users] G.729 for Asterisk

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A codec is completely independent from the protocol used. I guess you're mistaking the protocol (SIP, IAX2, H.323) for the codec (G.711, G.729, GSM, iLBC).

You don't have to necessarily use G.729 codec, but a lot of VoIP providers use just G.729 or G.711 codecs in their platforms, so it's a matter of interoperability.

Also, IMHO, G.729 has the best voice quality for a compressed codec. Many users can't notice the difference in a call using G.711 and G.729. The same can not always be said for other compressed codecs like GSM or iLBC.



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----- "silent sayz" <silent.sayz at gmail.com> escreveu:

> Hello
> 
> 
> 
> I have a confusion relating to G.729 codec.
> I know how to install where to get license but i really don't know why
> we need it?
> 
> Why people use G.729 codec with asterisk?
> 
> look all functionality can be done with out it ie calling from sip to
> iax protocol and sip/ iax to E1, then why we need this??
> 
> regards
> Adam
> 
> 
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