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Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) is a technology that integrates voice services, such as those provided by long distance telephone carriers, into data networks. VoIP has received considerable attention in recent years since it blurs the line between telecommunications and Internet. Among other things, it has the potential for enabling virtually free person-to-person communication for anyone with an Internet connection.

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