Softphone (EN)

Softphone

A softphone is a software application that replicates the functions of a traditional telephone on a computer, smartphone, or tablet. It enables VoIP communication over the internet and can be connected to a telephone system like FreePBX to make and receive calls. Softphones offer additional features such as call logs, contacts, and the possibility of video telephony, providing a flexible alternative to physical telephones.

Architecture

flowchart LR   A[Softphone-Client] --> B[SIP-Server/Telefonanlage]   B --> C[VoIP-Netzwerk]   C --> D[Zielgerät/Softphone]   A --> E[Kontaktliste]   A --> F[Anrufprotokoll]   A --> G[Medien-Codec] 

Im Kontext

• Typically used together with SIP protocol, VoIP, and telephone systems
• Related to: IP telephony, Unified Communications, FreePBX, Asterisk
• Example use cases: Remote work, mobile business travel, home office