METHODS AND EQUIPMENT FOR FAULT TOLERANT IP SERVICE

An Internet Protocol (IP) terminal, comprises communication means for communicating via an IP network, a processor and memory. The memory contains an operating software for the IP terminal and the processor is configured to execute the operating software. The operating software comprises a normal mode logic for implementing a normal mode operation and a restricted mode logic for implementing a restricted mode operation. The normal mode logic comprises program code for initiating a call of a first type under control of instructions from one or more dedicated servers. The restricted mode logic comprises program code for collecting connection information of other IP terminals and for initiating a call of a second type without instructions from the one or more dedicated servers.