Talkshow discussion reveals growth of VoIP solutions

A discussion about the benefits of VoIP solutions on major US talkshow the Oprah Winfrey show has revealed the growth of the technology.

The show is watched by millions of people around the world and suggests that VoIP hardware is now becoming better known among ordinary computer users and businesspeople, as well as in specialist IT communities, reports voip-news.com.

In addition, a range of widely-read newspapers in the US have recently covered the subject, with much of the focus falling on how VoIP solutions can be more cost-effective.

John Rees, commercial director at 8el, said: "Regardless of US celebrities or macro global trends, UK businesses have always had a keen eye on the bottom line. VoIP is an excellent delivery technology to reduce cost and improve staff efficiencies."

He added that the scale of uptake is simply a matter of how fast businesses choose to take advantage of the technology.

In related broadband news, eBay businesses are becoming more common in the UK with the proliferation of faster services, according to the Financial Times.