But some say this technology is not yet ready for the masses. Others claim Internet telephony is Eventually all voice traffic will be carried on Internet technology superior to more widely used communication devices. In fact, it's usually better than a cell phone. Another problem is that competing telephony technologies aren't compatible. That means if you have Firetalk, you can talk only to others with the same software.
Standardization needs to be addressed before Internet telephony goes mainstream.
Wilson says eventually all voice traffic will be carried on Internet technology because it is so much cheaper. In the meantime, Internet telephony is a good choice for those willing to sacrifice sound quality and compatibility issues to save money. TechTV Inc. All rights reserved. We respect your privacy .