A guide to VoIP telephony

Polycom Communicator

Review Polycom's Skype-orientated Communicator has its uses, but is unlikely to have a general application where it adds real value compared to alternative solutions. [18 Jul 2006]

Cisco Business Communications Solution

Review Based on Cisco’s enterprise VoIP technology, the Business Communications Solution is an interesting and reasonably affordable solution for small companies looking for integrated voice and data networking. [12 Jul 2006]

Elmeg IP290 VoIP Phone

Review More suited to the medium-sized business with lots of phone activity rather than the occasional call, the IP290 allows you to grow into it. It's a solid piece of kit that will need little, if any, training to use. [07 Feb 2006]

Skype 2 (beta)

Review Although Skype 2 suffers from middling voice quality when calling landline phones, it's still one of the best free VoIP services around, and its new Skype Video feature makes it even better. [14 Dec 2005]

Voice over IP gateways

Group Test Want to connect remote users to your company's central phone system using VoIP? All five of these affordable gateways can do the job -- but which one is best? [06 May 2005]

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