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Understanding VoIP - Voice over Internet Protocol also referred to as Internet telephony, IP telephony, or Voice over the Internet lets you use the Internet for telephone calls. VoIP Articles are updated on a regular basis. Bookmark this site and return often for the latest VoIP information.
Is Skype Taking Over VoIP In North America??
If the news from broadband management company Sandvine is any indication...the answer is yes. At least for residential anyway. Calls using Skype account for nearly half of the VOIP minutes used (46.2%) and about 40% of the VOIP bandwidth used in North America, according to an analysis done by Sandvine. That puts Skype usage ahead of Vonage, Cablevision, and other popular branded residential VOIP offerings. In fact, Sandvine says Skype users account for 35.8% of individual VOIP callers on North American networks.
Now again....look deeper. That's residential users......not business. Skype can't deliver the capability, capacity, and reliability businesses require. Plus residential Skype users are tied to a PC and headset arrangement. Businesses balk at that restriction. So Skype is still a nice alternative for the regular Joe....for now.
Skype is all about getting users hooked on the free part and then charging for additional services like SkypeOut and video conferencing. Also....Skype says it themselves, they are not a replacement for your home telephone -- they are an ancillary communication service.
Skype's master plan is to eventually begin licensing the Skype software to handset manufacturers around the world. So while Skype may be a threat to VOIP companies and wireline carriers now, it could evolve into a threat for mobile service providers too. Hmmmmm......the future looks to be very interesting.
Understanding VoIP - Voice over Internet Protocol also referred to as Internet telephony, IP telephony, or Voice over the Internet lets you use the Internet for telephone calls. VoIP Articles are updated on a regular basis. Bookmark this site and return often for the latest VoIP information.
Is Skype Taking Over VoIP In North America??
If the news from broadband management company Sandvine is any indication...the answer is yes. At least for residential anyway. Calls using Skype account for nearly half of the VOIP minutes used (46.2%) and about 40% of the VOIP bandwidth used in North America, according to an analysis done by Sandvine. That puts Skype usage ahead of Vonage, Cablevision, and other popular branded residential VOIP offerings. In fact, Sandvine says Skype users account for 35.8% of individual VOIP callers on North American networks.
Now again....look deeper. That's residential users......not business. Skype can't deliver the capability, capacity, and reliability businesses require. Plus residential Skype users are tied to a PC and headset arrangement. Businesses balk at that restriction. So Skype is still a nice alternative for the regular Joe....for now.
Skype is all about getting users hooked on the free part and then charging for additional services like SkypeOut and video conferencing. Also....Skype says it themselves, they are not a replacement for your home telephone -- they are an ancillary communication service.
Skype's master plan is to eventually begin licensing the Skype software to handset manufacturers around the world. So while Skype may be a threat to VOIP companies and wireline carriers now, it could evolve into a threat for mobile service providers too. Hmmmmm......the future looks to be very interesting.
About the Author
Michael is the owner of FreedomFire Communications http://ld.net/mscprez and http://DS3-Bandwidth.com ....delivering choices to both residential and business consumers worldwide for voice and data broadband services. Michael also authors BroadBand Nation http://BroadBand-Nation.blogspot.com where you're always welcome to to drop in and catch up on the latest BroadBand news, tips, and ramblings for the masses.
written by: Michael Lemm
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VoIP Provider FeatureTel Supports Local Educational Initiatives Through DonorsChoose.org Giving Program
FeatureTel, offering hosted VoIP business telephone service over private networks, recently launched an employee engagement philanthropy program benefiting DonorsChoose.org, a non-profit organization that allows donors to support specific school classroom projects. FeatureTel employees take a turn each month to select a local school classroom project of their choice to be funded by FeatureTel
MyNetFone offers SOHOs cordless VoIP phone and service bundles
VoIP service provider, MyNetFone has struck a deal with Panasonic to be the exclusive reseller of its DECT cordless VoIP business phone system and will bundle it with a multiline VoIP offering for small businesses.
Business VoIP Information Center Launched by Nextiva
Nextiva, a leading SaaS business VoIP provider, has announced the launch of its Business VoIP Information and Learning Center at http://www.nextiva.com/voip. The Nextiva Business VoIP Information and Learning Center includes helpful information for small business professionals.
3CX Releases Free VoIP Phone for Android: 3CXPhone
3CX, developer of the popular Windows softphone 3CXPhone and VoIP PBX 3CX Phone System, today announced the release of a free SIP phone for the Android Smartphone operating system. With 3CXPhone for Android, users can make free phone calls via wireless and 3G .
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Dubai Police say they have arrested three men for offering illegal international calls using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology. Police said the three men from Bur Dubai, Satwa and Hor Al Anz, were offering illegal international calls using IP technology.
FeatureTel, offering hosted VoIP business telephone service over private networks, recently launched an employee engagement philanthropy program benefiting DonorsChoose.org, a non-profit organization that allows donors to support specific school classroom projects. FeatureTel employees take a turn each month to select a local school classroom project of their choice to be funded by FeatureTel
MyNetFone offers SOHOs cordless VoIP phone and service bundles
VoIP service provider, MyNetFone has struck a deal with Panasonic to be the exclusive reseller of its DECT cordless VoIP business phone system and will bundle it with a multiline VoIP offering for small businesses.
Business VoIP Information Center Launched by Nextiva
Nextiva, a leading SaaS business VoIP provider, has announced the launch of its Business VoIP Information and Learning Center at http://www.nextiva.com/voip. The Nextiva Business VoIP Information and Learning Center includes helpful information for small business professionals.
3CX Releases Free VoIP Phone for Android: 3CXPhone
3CX, developer of the popular Windows softphone 3CXPhone and VoIP PBX 3CX Phone System, today announced the release of a free SIP phone for the Android Smartphone operating system. With 3CXPhone for Android, users can make free phone calls via wireless and 3G .
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Dubai Police say they have arrested three men for offering illegal international calls using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology. Police said the three men from Bur Dubai, Satwa and Hor Al Anz, were offering illegal international calls using IP technology.
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