Monthly Archives: October 2012

The phonetic alphabet is a very easy to learn and can be immediately employed in a variety of circumstances in order to facilitate improved communication.  Particularly in regard to conveying domain names and passwords via telephone.  The phonetic alphabet is designed to alleviate any confusion on similar sounding letters, such as: B, D, P, T, etc.  Especially these days with Voice Over IP telephone systems, sometimes the call quality can be lacking in clarity and the use of the phonetic alphabet can be the difference between clear and concise communication and total frustration on both ends of the line.   A – Alpha B – Bravo C – Charlie D – Delta E – Echo F – Foxtrot G – Golf H – Hotel I – India J – Juliet K – Kilo L – Lima M – Mike N – November O – Oscar P – Papa Q – Quebec R – Romeo S – Sierra T – Tango U – Uniform V – Victor W – Whiskey X – X-ray Y – Yankee Z – Zulu   Use of the phonetic alphabet basically consists of replacing the letter you want to say with the actual word from the list above.  So, “A – B – C” is thus said “Alpha – Bravo – Charlie.”  It’s as easy as that! Next time you find yourself on the phone with HostGator support, consider using the phonetic alphabet to assist us in better understanding your ticket number or domain name upon first hearing; this will help us assist you faster and hopefully get your issue resolved as quickly as possible. If you have any suggestions or protips for improving communication, please share them with us in the comments. Continue reading →