| Term | Description |
| ATA | ATA (Analog Terminal Adapter) is a device that connects an analog telephone to a VoIP network. ATAs, usually have an Ethernet (RJ-48) jack, and an RJ-11 phone jack, and use either the SIP or IAX industry standard protocols. ATAs are also refered to as VoIP Gateways, TA (Terminal Adapter),or FXS Adapters. Some ATAs are locked to a particular VoIP provider. |