Chapter 1. Typical Voice Uses for FreeSWITCH

FreeSWITCH (FS) is one of the world's most robust Real Time Communication (RTC) switching tools. It packs a rich feature set, and its modular approach allows it to stay ahead of the curve as new technologies emerge in the marketplace.

With this strong foundation, FreeSWITCH has matured into a product which is in use in a multitude of environments. However, FreeSWITCH can also be complex and overwhelming because of its rich feature set.

This book unravels some of the ways FreeSWITCH can be utilized.

In this chapter, we will cover "traditional" Voice over IP usage. See other chapters for video, conferences, RTC, and so on. We will also cover the following:

• Routing calls
• Products and services
• Development
• Billing