The system of Classes of Service (COS) helps defining rights for one or another extension in the PBX or Centrex systems. For example, few groups require more space for storing voice messages, while other need the redirection of calls to cell phones, the third does not have to make calls outside of the office network. With the help of this system one can change and configure settings.
IDC projected over 9 billion minutes of voice traffic to travel over worldwide packet networks in 2000, exceeding 135 billion minutes in 2004. Service revenue is projected at 1.6 billion in 2000 and 18.7 billion in 2004.