VoIP solutions to profit from 110Mbps broadband?

VoIP solutions in the UK could be set to improve following BT's announcement it will offer an 110Mbps broadband service.

BT Openreach, a division of the telecoms giant which is responsible for ensuring rival operators can access BT's network, has confirmed that customers will be able to access the next-generation package from March 2011.

It will be part of the firm's Generic Ethernet Access fibre-to-the-premises product portfolio, and will offer "20Mbps prioritised rate downstream bandwidth capability with 15Mbps upstream capability." ".

The move could significantly boost the quality of British VoIP solutions as a faster internet connection can handle more voice data and improve audio quality.

BT has revealed that the new package will cost around £258.48 per year (£21.54 per month) or £157.80 (£13.15 per month) if it is purchased in conjunction with a related copper voice service.

The new service is in addition to BT's planned 100Mbps fibre-optic broadband network.