Configurations of GSM/VoIP networks allow the service providers to avoid the local Wired Public Switched Network (PSTN) in communication with a GMS mobile handset. As a result, the high rates charged by telephone companies are avoided.
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.
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