Using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is likely to become a more popular service for mobile phone users in the future, according to the Internet Services Providers' Association (ITSPA).

Council member of the ITSPA Colin Duffy explained the uses of VoIP, also known as internet telephony, for businesses as it can mean consumers can make free or low-cost calls over the web.

Mr Duffy commented on the potential of a dual-purpose phone which could be used as a normal mobile, then use Wi-Fi signals when available for VoIP calls.

However, he said: "It's still a very juvenile technology, partly because the networks and phones aren't all there yet, partly because the [mobile] network operators try to stop you using it, and partly because the technologies are still a bit wacky."

Speaking about the issue of the attitudes of mobile phone operators, Mr Duffy added that new technologies could be used to rival the current deals offered to consumers.

Those who use phones as part of a small business may be interested in research by T-Mobile, which shows that 60 per cent of senior decision makers spend at least five hours out of the office every week - highlighting the importance of mobile communications.


Friday, 9th May 2008

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