Skype VoIP Telephone Service Vs Traditional Telephony

Skype enables VoIP communication with other Skype users. Is not a big deal today, for the incumbent. But it also allows you to communicate with any other phone out of the Internet, i:e also called as a Voip Telephone Service or Internet Phone Service with prices cheaper than a traditional telephone carrier. That is already beginning to be more worrisome.

What can the operators? Because the Internet is a cake that all want their slice. But offering internet access services, offering both the possibility for users to use Skype and stop using their phone service. Nor can they prevent the use of Skype (even if technically possible), because users will move to competition. Are, in short, in a difficult situation.

Another option? Offer VoIP services themselves, such as Iran doing in the coming months. However, that will reduce their income rates. And the cost? Let us not forget that the infrastructure of fixed telephony is still there. Will continue to be amortized as the major channel for the provision of internet access, but ... what will happen when the widespread use of mobile internet, via WIFI, WIMAX or whatever comes?

And the provision of universal service in telephony ... will take place on VoIP? Who bears the costs of updating the technology to people who have not done yourself?