4 VoIP Trends To Look Out for in 2013

The New Direction of Voice over Internet Protocol

In the coming months we will see the role in which VoIP technology plays evolve into a more unified communication system.

VoIP technology has proven itself in a number of ways and is more than just another way in which to make phone calls.

In the coming months we will see the role in which VoIP technology plays evolve into a more unified communication system.

Companies who stand to integrate a VoIP strategy into traditional telecommunications will benefit greatly in the future. Here are 4 VoIP trends to look out for in 2013.

Independent Mobile VoIP

Mobile users can purchase a web portal app which they can then use to place phone calls over the internet even if they are on the go. A standalone mobile VoIP provider offers cheap calling to landlines and user to user SMS services and appeals to the traveling mobile phone user who needs to save money while traveling.

Wholesale VoIP

Wholesale VoIP services, from such companies such as Kolmisoft offers clients a wholesale transit traffic exchange billing model that is based on call volume. Wholesale transit traffic exchange is the basis of VoIP trafficking systems throughout the industry. Depending on the type of soft-switch or add-on used a wholesale VoIP solution will deliver the scalable solution companies need without breaking the bank. Businesses who are used to paying a flat rate despite the amount of bandwidth used will find this billing model more refreshing.

Skype

Although Skype had seen its share of changes since it’s founding in 2003, we have seen the company reposition themselves to appeal to business users. As of this past October Skype has nearly 50 million VoIP users communication online at any given time. The company was acquired by Microsoft back in 2011 and has since made strides in its quality of service. Expect to see Mircrosoft perfect the company’s offerings in 2013.

UberConference

A new company from the creator of Google Voice, UberConference promises to streamline modern conference calls for companies at all levels. This simple web-app allows you to add, drop, record, invite or mute calls with one click. UberConference also lets users import contacts from their various accounts, including but not limited to: Google, Linkedin, MSN, etc. Conference callers don’t have to enter a PIN to join a meeting and can see everyone who is actively speaking. UberConference may be the one VoIP based conference solution to watch out for in 2013.