1. Voice Over IP (VoIP) “On A Shoe String “
Tim Shelton
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2. Evolution of cheap communication

3. (VoIP)Voice Over IP What is it? Why is it beneficial?
Way of utilizing the internet for telephone conversations
Why is it beneficial?
Lower cost and convenience - Significantly less expensive than typical telephone long distance packages.
One high speed internet connection can serve for multiple phone lines

4. VoIP Using
Skype
Software that allows you make free calls over the internet to anyone else who also has the service. It's free and easy to download and use, and it works with most computers. Skype offers free global telephony and unlimited voice calls.
Most popular VoIP application (171 million users)
It was reported that nine million concurrent Skype users were online on January 29, 2007.

5. Skype Features Standard features: Optional features:
Talking free to other Skype users
Conference call with up to nine total Skype users
Video calls on Skype
File transfers
Chat (instant messaging)
Secure Communication using encryption
Optional features:
SkypeOut - Make phone calls to landlines
SkypeIn – Receive phone calls from landlines
Skype Voic
And more…

6. Sample Skype Out Rates Country Rate Per Minute China .02 Egypt .21
Honduras
.41
Mexico
Nicaragua
.25

7. Using Skype Skype as a telephone
Skype can be used as a conventional telephone (great for international calling)
Particularly useful on laptops for the traveller
Sense of presence – know if recipient is online (can switch off)
Instant messaging
Additional features:
Integration with Web browser (sharing browsing)
Video Skype
Skype Me icons on Web pages

8. The Down Side
Skype is proprietary (can't talk to other VoIP applications)
Do I want people to see when I'm online?
Firewalls might have to be configured to allow Skype traffic
How reliable is it? No service level guarantees.
Sometimes gets resistance from IT department

9. How Do I Start Taking Advantage Of Skype?
2 Easy Steps
1. Download Skype software from
2. Purchase a Skype phone or headset

10. Skype Demo

11. Questions?