posted by VOIP Consultant on Feb 22
The European justice service Eurojust together with the police and prosecutors currently investigate how internet phones like Skype technically and legally can be tapped. VoIP Internet phones are now practically not to be tapped because of technical boundaries. Several countries say that Skype refuses to give the encryption codes for making tapping calls able for the authorities.
China spies on Skype users
China keeps chat and phone calls from Skype users closely and see censorship as the speakers words like independence or Tibet are used. This is what Canadian researchers from the University of Toronto recently discovered. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by VOIP Consultant on Sep 24
In this revolutionary age of the Internet, even a young child is mildly aware of VOIP and its uses. One of the most ground breaking invention of the 21st century is VOIP as it is possible to make free long distance calls. Why do people go for VOIP? It is due to reasons like flexibility, reliability, and above all the attractive cost effective features that come attached with this wonderful way of communication. When a new technology comes into place, security hazards too start to appear. If you think that VOIP is not vulnerable to such risks, think again.
Have you heard about “phreaking?” “Phreaking” is best described as unethically hacking into a VOIP service provider for the hacker’s own benefit. This is why many VOIP providers stress on Session Initiation Protocol. If it is encrypted, you can avoid “phreaking” from happening.
Eavesdropping is another major security peril where the hacker gains access to personal information like names, phone number and passwords to use them for his own personal gain. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by VOIP Consultant on Jul 27
A Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) router allows you to make free phone calls over your existing high speed internet connection, and standard calls over the telephone network. Imagine not being charged for calls made abroad! You will lower your monthly phone bills and add services and features not available with the traditional phone service. This Voice Over IP technology is affordable and easy to use.
Most of these routers have QoS (Quality of Service) which means that your VoIP call remains uninterrupted, regardless of how busy the network may be.
VoIP routers are also an ideal solution for businesses who operate from multiple locations, be they abroad or local. With a VoIP router at each end you will no longer have to pay for calls because they are transferred over your existing broadband connection. Read the rest of this entry »
