Using your computer headsets for VoIP applications: VoIP refers to transmitting voice over existing data communications lines. Voice signals are sent as digitized packets over the data network, as opposed to standard telephony in which there is a continuous stream of communication through circuit switches. Usage of VoIP is growing dramatically each year, and its appeal continues to grow in the call center, enterprise and residential markets. In fact, primary research among Plantronics end users indicates that 58% of all computer headsets purchased are motivated primarily by the desire to have phone conversations across the Internet, which helps consumers avoid expensive long-distance tolls from carriers.
