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A softswitch is a component used in the core network

of a telecom network operator to provide call control

and signalling as well as processing of media streams.

Soft switching is a software-based device in a

telecommunications network which provides

managing of voice, fax, data and video traffic,

routing of a call within the network, and can

process the signaling for all types of packet

protocols.

Traditional switch is the hardware, with physical

switchboards to route the calls. Softswitch is the VoIP

software solution which is installed on servers and has

the same functionality.

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