VoIP

[ pronounced as initials or voip ]

noun

, Digital Technology.

1. voice over Internet Protocol: a technology or set of standards for delivery of telephone calls and other voice communications over the internet, involving conversion of analog voice signals to digital form.

voip

/ vɔɪp /

noun

1. informal.
   voice-over internet protocol: a system for converting analogue signals to digital so that telephone calls may be made over the internet

VoIP

/ voip,vē′ō′ī′pē′ /

1. Short for Voice over Internet Protocol. A protocol for transmitting the human voice in digital form over the Internet or other networks as an audio stream, instead of using traditional telephone lines. VoIP uses the Internet Protocol (IP), but is not limited to communication by computer—even phone-to-phone communication can be conducted using this technology.

Word History and Origins

Origin of VoIP¹

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

You can either contact your local phone company about installing a dedicate landline for your fax, or you can get a VoIP service that will set up an Internet phone line for you.

From Encyclopedia.com

Reader: In the past two years, my organization has implemented a communications platform that hosts video meetings, instant messaging, live chats, VoIP phone service, and online project collaboration.

From Washington Post

The rebranding comes after the company reported over $1 billion in revenue and that “GoTo” product usage is growing — including a 36 percent year-over-year sales increase of its GoTo Connect VoIP, video conferencing, and collaboration platform.

From The Verge

Alerts went out to people with landlines because their numbers are automatically enrolled in the system and those with cellphones and VoIP phones who enrolled online, Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle said.

From Seattle Times

VoIP providers offer internet-based calls to a range of customers, including businesses as well as public services, including the police and NHS.

From BBC