The hybrid - of VoIP and Wi-Fi - is being billed as VoWiFi will run on 802.11n,at access speeds of up to 200 Mbps (megabits per second).

Another issue is with law enforcement. Lawful interception with regard to broadband P2P Skype connections is difficult, for example.

IDC predicts that Singapore's VoIP revenues are set to cross US$209 million in 2009

There is an increasing awareness in Africa that VOIP (voice over Internet Protocol) and Wi-Fi communications technology can help countries on the continent achieve development targets, and governments are taking concrete steps to promote these new communications technologies, according to analysts, cabinet-level officials and telecommunications company executives. Africa has much to gain by using VOIP and Wi-Fi technologies because traditional fixed-line telephony penetration is still very low in many countries, and communication costs are high, according to industry insiders.


To help promote this technology, the Infocomm Development Authority will issue a new series of 8-digit phone numbers starting with the digit "3".
Making an international phone call may soon become even cheaper.
You could only be charged just the fixed price that you pay for your unlimited broadband connection every month
It works by transmitting your voice over the Internet
This can be done through a computer or handsets that are designed to use VoIP.