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What is Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

Chapter 51
Encyclopedia of Information Communication Technology
This involves the sending /exchange of voice conversation over the Internet.
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ICT Policies in Africa
Esharenana E. Adomi (Delta State University, Nigeria) and Stella E. Igun (Delta State University, Nigeria)
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 6
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-845-1.ch051
Abstract
During the last 20 years, information and communication technologies (ICTs) have greatly provided a wealth of new technological opportunities, with the rapid deployment of both the Internet and cellular telephony leading the way (Sarkar De, 2005). ICTs can serve as potent agents of change (Yamuah, 2005). These technologies have invaded every country that is willing to accept and adopt them. The most important differentiating factor currently is policy. Policy makes a great difference regarding how countries are able to take advantage of the technological opportunities available to them and exploit them for good. Countries with progressive policies are seeing these technologies spread quickly. However, countries that are yet to formulate and integrate ICT policy have been plagued by slow growth of technology and the consequent lessening of support for economic and social development (Sarkar De, 2005).
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Chapter 213
E-Libraries and Distance Learning
A protocol that enables people to use the Internet as the transmission medium for telephone calls.
Published in Chapter: E-Libraries and Distance Learning; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
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Chapter 692
Application of Web-Based Geographical Information System (GIS) In Tourism Development
A collection of technology for the full duplex real-time transmission of voice communications and multimedia sessions over the internet. VoIP offers a substantial cost savings over traditional long distance telephone calls. Example: Skype, Gtalk etc.
Published in Chapter: Application of Web-Based Geographical Information System (GIS) In Tourism Development; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
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Chapter 28
Adoption of VoIP Applications in Public and Private Organizations
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a protocol optimized for the transmission of voice through the Internet or other packet switched networks. VoIP is often used abstractly to refer to the actual transmission of voice (rather than the protocol implementing it).
Published in Chapter: Adoption of VoIP Applications in Public and Private Organizations; From: Handbook of Research on Telecommunications Planning and Management for Business
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Chapter 286
Strong Networks Grow Distance Learning
A protocol optimized for transmission of voice through the Internet or other packet switched networks. VoIP is often used abstractly to refer to the actual transmission of voice (rather than the protocol implementing it). VoIP is also known as IP Telephony, Internet telephony, Broadband telephony, Broadband Phone and Voice over Broadband. “VoIP” sometimes is pronounced voyp
Published in Chapter: Strong Networks Grow Distance Learning; From: Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition
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Chapter 112
The Global Telecommunications Industry Facing the IP Revolution: Technological and Regulatory Challenges
A general term for delivery of voice communications over the Internet. This implies that traditional geographical numbering systems as well as traditional charging rules (e.g. time, distance) may not apply.
Published in Chapter: The Global Telecommunications Industry Facing the IP Revolution: Technological and Regulatory Challenges; From: Encyclopedia of E-Business Development and Management in the Global Economy
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Chapter 8
Minimizing Risk of Disputes Among Telecommunication Carriers With Blockchain Technologies
A technology that allows you to make voice calls using a broadband Internet connection instead of a regular (or analog) phone line.
Published in Chapter: Minimizing Risk of Disputes Among Telecommunication Carriers With Blockchain Technologies; From: Global Risk and Contingency Management Research in Times of Crisis
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Chapter 5
ICT Competency of Bangladesh to Face Broadband Diffusion
A category of hardware and software that enables people to use the Internet as the transmission medium for telephone calls. Voice data is sent in packets rather than by traditional POTS circuits. One advantage of VoIP is that the telephone calls over the Internet do not incur a surcharge beyond what the user is paying for Internet access, much in the same way that the user does not pay for sending individual e-mails over the Internet (retrieved February 15, 2007, from http://www.novacon.com/faq_s-z.htm)
Published in Chapter: ICT Competency of Bangladesh to Face Broadband Diffusion; From: Handbook of Research on Global Diffusion of Broadband Data Transmission
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Chapter 9
Broadband for the Mass Market
The transmission of voice communication across the Internet using data packaging technology.
Published in Chapter: Broadband for the Mass Market; From: Handbook of Research on Global Diffusion of Broadband Data Transmission
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