VOIP stands for Voice Over Internet Protocol. This encompasses all the transmission technologies that can transfer voices over the Internet. The computer and internet are used like a phone, instead of using a real phone. This changes things because first, the computer can be used for one more thing, meaning that other technologies are not as necessary as we all thought. Also, the internet phone can be a lot cheaper, or even free in some cases. It also allowed long distance calls easier and the communicators can do other things like surf the net while they are on the phone. Skype is a really popular VOIP. I have used it many times and I know a lot of people who do as well. If they can’t video chat on a computer, Skype comes in handy because it can be done without video. It makes a phone call a lot easier and more convenient. VOIP is just another change in technology that is moving us forward, but it may not take off as well as it wants to. I don’t see it really going anywhere because people use their telephones too much. It’s just a random handy device that isn’t completely necessary, but is beneficial.

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