Mobile VoIP 'offers huge potential'

09/03/2010 13:45:00

The use of mobile VoIP technology could grow dramatically over the next few years, according to an expert.

George Van Horn, senior analyst at market research company IBISWorld, said that as a high number of broadband connections in the next few years will be mobile, it is likely that the technology could be widely used.

Recent figures from In-Stat revealed that the total number of mobile VoIP users will reach 288 million by the end of 2013, with half of those expected to be linked to online mobile VoIP providers.

Discussing the research, Mr Van Horn said: "There is huge potential for the widespread introduction of mobile VoIP in the outlook.

"High-definition VoIP will play a role in improving phone call quality and service options, which will contribute to the growing user base."

A study published by IBISWorld at the end of last year revealed that VoIP enjoyed the strongest accumulative revenue growth of any IT industry during the last decade.

Posted by Alan Flannery


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