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VoIP (Voice Over Internet)
Websites presented in alphabetical order Internet Telephony Magazine Highlights from this publication covering VoIP (voice over Internet protocol, or Internet telephony). Features reviews, news, and analysis related to VoIP products, companies, and organizations. Includes related links. http://www.tmcnet.com/voip/ Topics: Internet Last updated Jan 10, 2007 Science Tracer Bullets Online: VoIP/Internet Telephony Guide to print and online resources about Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP, or Internet telephony), "a technology that allows a person to make telephone calls using a broadband Internet connection instead of a regular (or analog) telephone line." Includes introductory and general titles, and materials on protocols and standards, law and legislation, and other topics. From the Library of Congress Science Reference Services. http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/tracer-bullets/voiptb.html Topics: Internet Last updated Jul 17, 2006 Skype Make phone calls free over the Internet with this free VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) software, available for a variety of platforms (including Windows, Mac, and Linux). http://www.skype.com/ Topics: Internet, Technology Last updated Feb 1, 2005 Smooth Operators: Which Internet Phone Services Is Best? This June 2005 article discusses VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) services, which allow users to make telephone calls using the Internet. It evaluates carriers such as Skype and Vonage for reliability, sound quality, portability, and international calling capabilities. Also includes a link to information about problems associated with VoIP 911 service. From the online magazine Slate. http://www.slate.com/id/2121742 Topics: Internet, Web Design and Management Last updated Nov 2, 2005 Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) Provides information about "Internet Voice, also known as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), ... a technology that allows you to make telephone calls using a broadband Internet connection instead of a regular (or analog) phone line." Includes a FAQ, press releases and statements, and related documents. From the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). http://www.fcc.gov/voip/ Topics: Internet, Web Design and Management Last updated Sep 22, 2005 VOIP and 911 Services This federal government website provides information related to the rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) "requiring providers of interconnected VoIP [Voice Over Internet Protocol] services to supply 911 emergency calling capabilities to their customers as a mandatory feature of the service by November 28, 2005." Includes consumer and industry information about VoIP ("a technology that allows you to make telephone calls using a broadband Internet connection") and VoIP and 911 emergency services. http://www.voip911.gov/ Topics: Internet Last updated Nov 21, 2005 Wireless 911 Services Fact sheet from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about steps taken "to increase public safety by encouraging and coordinating development of a nationwide, seamless communications system for emergency services that includes the provision of location information for wireless 911 [emergency] calls." Includes links to information related to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) 911 services. http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/wireless911srvc.html Topics: Internet, Technology Last updated Sep 21, 2005 |
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