TDM - IP will always use a vcm channel.
so, IP over alog, isdn etc will always use a vcm channel.
IP over SIP may not, the views here vary, certainly the theory is it shouldnt if using direct media path and also using a codec the SIp provider supports.
ACA - IP Office Implement
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