VoIP News
To speed up phone call connections, at present, Facebook-owned apps -- Messenger and WhatsApp run a feature known as Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP), even when not in use. WhatsApp uses VoIP in part to facilitate its end-to-end encryption.
The in-app voice over Internet protocol (VoIP)-based feature would let users make free, high quality, low latency and quick to connect audio calls through Wi-Fi or mobile data connectivity.
In a boost to telecom operators providing Internet protocol-based services such as 4G, the Department of Telecom has allowed interconnection among such networks of service providers
Telecom regulator TRAI today recommended amending a Unified Licence provision for inter-connection at the IP level which would facilitate Internet-based calls, alternatively known as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
With a government panel upholding the principles of 'net neutrality', Reliance Jio will possibly look at acquiring a VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) licence but may not offer free calls through this route, a research note said Friday.
Google Wednesday began letting people use its Hangouts message application for mobile devices to make free or low-cost voice calls over the Internet.
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