Multiple call arrangement - allows the user to receive several calls simultaneously, even if they came by the same line. This stops the redirection of incoming calls directly to voice mail in case the line is busy or if the user is already involved in an active call.
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.