VoIP set to 'revolutionise' telecommunications industry

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is set to become the industry-standard for business telecommunications, according to new internet phone company Digital Voice IP.

The telecommunications provider says that the advantages of VoIP make it far more desirable to businesses than the traditional Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

Companies with a number of remote office workers or overseas branches stand to benefit the most from the new technology, enjoying massive savings on the service charges levied by PSTN providers such as BT.

James Goodman, chief executive of Digital Voice IP, calls VoIP a "revolutionary advance in telecommunications". He predicted that three quarters of enterprises will be using the technology in three years time.

"It allows you to send and receive free calls over the internet, bypassing the call charges imposed by telephone companies."

Last week, communications regulator Ofcom reported that consumers are increasingly turning to VoIP applications, with 20 per cent of individuals now taking advantage of the technology.