Voice Over Internet Protocol Information

Wireless VoIP Phone Technology

VoIP Development

The development of latest Internet technology such as DSL (digital subscribe line) has provoke the use of VoIP among internet surfer as well as household. The Forrester Research Group forecasts that as many as 5 million U.S. households will turn to voice over IP system by the close of 2006. While VoIP providers try to convince consumer to switch their conventional calling plan to a voice over IP solution, the technology continue to develop in areas such as Wi-Fi.

Wireless VoIP Phone

The future of VoIP is Wi-Fi. Wireless VoIP phone is a combination of two technology from wireless LAN and Voice over IP. Wireless VoIP standards such as SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) are emerging, and full interoperability is expected within a year or two. Wireless VoIP headsets have a similar form factor to cordless or mobile phones thus enabling workers to move around the premises yet to stay in contact, especially for those who are involve in manufacturing, warehousing, retail, and health sector.

High level of on-site mobile phones use can provides an opportunity for substantial cost savings from wireless VoIP. The technology also provides opportunity for productivity improvements, which can be substantial.

Hybrid wireless VoIP/GSM handsets will soon be available, connecting to the WLAN in range and otherwise automatically switching to the carrier network. Some carrier are conducting trials of wireless VoIP at WLAN hotspots, but automatically roaming between WLAN and GSM while a call is in progress is some way off. Security is always an important consideration when implementing WLAN, and the importance of voice traffic means even more attention is necessary.