29 March 2007

Ofcom has announced it will regulate all voice over IP services from this summer.

The watchdog has now mandated that, from June this year, all VoIP providers will have to open up to consumers to help them make an informed decision on which internet calling package to pick.

Among the details VoIP vendors will have to cough up are whether they offer emergency services calls; what number portability they offer; whether they provide services such as directory enquiries; and how much the VoIP system is dependent on the user's home power supply.