What does BRI mean in SOFTWARE

Basic Rate Interface (BRI) is a digital telephone system that is used by many home and businesses. It offers two lines of access to ISDN services. This interface was created to enable users to make and receive calls without needing extra equipment or specialized software.

The BRI system relies on ISDN technology, which allows for a single line connection with two channels for data transmission. Each channel can carry up to 64 kbps of information, allowing for data transfer at 128 kbps over two channels simultaneously.

BRI provides connections for VoIP (Voice over IP), PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). It can also connect equipment such as fax machines, modems and other devices that send or receive data using digital transmissions.

BRI connections offer features such as Caller ID, Call Waiting, Three-way Calling, Call Transferring, Speed Dialing, Voice Mail and more. They also support multiple simultaneous voice conversations on a single line as well as high-speed data services that are capable of supporting multimedia applications.

The advantages of using BRI include cost savings on calling charges, reduced need for additional hardware setup and lower latency due to the higher bandwidth capacity offered by this type of connection compared to other interfaces such as asymmetric DSL or cable modems. Additionally, it supports a range of advanced features like Caller ID and Voice Mailbox which makes it very user-friendly.