This quick post briefly goes over the differences and similarities between IP routing for data networks and Call routing for VoIP networks.
| Category | IP Routing | Call Routing |
| Routing Types | Static and Dynamic Routing | Static and Dynamic Routing |
| Route Table | IP Routing table | Dial Plan |
| Routing Method | Hot Potato Routing – Hop by Hop | Call Legs |
| Routing Type | Destination based routing | Destination Pattern |
| Routing Selection | Longest Match IP Rule (Mandatory) | Longest Match Number Rule (Optional) |
| Alternate Paths | Multiple Equal paths or backup paths can be used. | Multiple Equal paths or backup paths can be used. |
| Last Resort | Default Route | Default Route |