Once corporate users have tested voice over IP and proven that it works, they face one last hurdle: making sure it’s secure. But users who have taken the plunge into VoIP say they’re not worried about ...

Though it has bounced around for over a decade, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has only recently seen a surge in activity, with clear movement toward widespread adoption. Slowly but surely, ...

You probably can’t turn a corner in the office without hearing about Voice over IP–a popular, cheap, and effective way to provide telephony to businesses. The premise is simple: Instead of using the ...

In the PSTN, voice is delivered as an analog signal, that is terminated at nearest digital loop carrier (DLC) or central office (CO). The DLC converts the analog into digital for long-distance ...

The Federal Communications Commission this week started laying the groundwork for switching to an all-VoIP phone system by seeking public comment on whether to transition from the current system to an ...

Staying connected — whether through a landline, email, or cell phone — is one of the best ways for seniors to continue living ...

This month we start an extended series of columns on the topic of the importance of and techniques for measuring voice quality on next-gen networks. This topic has become one of the industry's most ...

Human communication has evolved dramatically over the centuries, from word of mouth to letters and telegrams to phone lines that stretch from one end of the world to the other. While you can still ...

Several technology giants will announce new initiatives Monday to ensure a hands-off regulatory approach to the Internet phone market, a source familiar with the plans said Friday. The Voice Over ...