IP Convergence in Global Telecommunications. Voice Over Internet Protocol (VolP)

摘要

A key application on any converged global network will be voice telephony. On an Internet Protocol (IP) network, this is given the generic title Voice over IP (VoIP). This paper examines the motivation behind VoIP and the standards being deployed in support of the application. It discusses the factors that determine the voice quality to users, and measures that can be made. The impact of VoIP on Speakeasy is given some limited consideration.