VOIP

Voice Over Internet Protocol

What is VOIP?

Routing of voice conversations over the Internet or through any other IP-based network.

Why use VOIP?

• Cheaper telecommunications

• Less phone line rental

• Less wiring required

• “Free” phone calls in some situations

• Video conferencing possibilities

• Branch offices may not need a PABX

• Use Wifi bridges to connect phone system

VOIP status now

• IP capable PBX becoming dominant

• Skype have over 100 million users

• VOIP service market increasing 62% / year

• IDC Australia predicts that by 2009 there could be as many as half a million retail VOIP users in Australia

• Ideal Electrical has VOIP enabled PBX

• SA Government has VOIP enabled PBX

• New Zealand Govt. had VOIP enabled PBX
  

   

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