An analogue telephone adaptor (ATA) is a device which connects to your broadband service and a phone and converts the signals from the phone into data which can travel across the internet.

It allows you to use any normal corded or cordless phone to make VoIP phone calls.

There are 2 types of ATAs:

• FXS ports only - allows you connect 1 or 2 phones for VoIP calls
• FXS + FXO ports - allows you not only to connect phones but also regular phone lines. This is very practical so that you can receive incoming calls on a normal line but make cheap outgoing calls on VoIP. It also serves as a backup phone line in case your internet service or the power goes off.

The PAP2 Phone Adapter enables high-quality feature-rich telephone service through your cable or DSL Internet connection. Just plug it into your home Router or Gateway and use the two standard telephone jacks to connect your existing phones.

Each phone jack operates independently, with separate phone service and phone numbers -- like having two phone lines. With TALKSCAPE™& the PAP2, you'll get clear telephone reception even while using the Internet at the same time for normal data operations.