Voice over Internet Protocol or VOIP is a way of using the internet for making telephone calls to other VOIP users, regular fixed telephoines and cellular phones (or other mobile devices). This is a far cry from the old days when one had to actually book long distance calls through operators. Direct dialing became a reality towards the end of the last century, but even bypassing a switchboard and a telephone exchange, does not match the economy and convenience of VOIP. The increasing convergence of cellular phones and the Internet point to further breakthroughs in the utility, quality and convenience of VOIP services. This technology has massive benefits for both work and leisure. Countries with cheap and fast Internet connections combined with widespread cellular coverage hardly need traditional telephones any longer.
Dec 20