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Discover the current state of VoIP peering, including the evolution of technology, cost savings, and the impact on voice traffic. Explore the potential for growth, community development, and new revenue streams. Ride the wave of time and embrace the opportunities presented by VoIP peering.
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The State of VoIP Peering >> Hunter Newby Chief Strategy Officer The telx Group, Inc. hnewby@telx.com www.telx.com 212.480.3300 ext. 2003
Where were we in Feb 05? VoIP Peering Summit I We were looking for some direction (MapQuest To: Bi-Lateral VoIP Peering From: Here) (MapQuest To: Multi-lateral VoIP Peering From: Here)
Where are we now in Jan 06? • “2006 will be the Year of VoIP Peering” • Rich Tehrani TMC • CableLabs RFI on VoIP Peering • 18 Billion Minutes Peering on the VPF • Telefonica signs with Infiniroute for VoIP Peering conversion services
What Happened? • Time Passed • Mature Technology Materialized • New problems were met with newer solutions • A sound business case emerged • VoIP Trunking is about lower cost for termination = Lower OPEX
What Changed? • Perception • Reality
What is REALLY happening? • ENUM – that’s what! • SIP – that’s what! • Carrier cost savings of 50%+ • Provisioning and termination • Enterprise cost savings of 50%+ • Provisioning and termination • No loops • Contract term compression • Wholesale rates
Show of Hands • How many of you believe? • It has begun? • It works? • It’s growing? • It’s the future? • Good for all of those hands because it is the TRUTH!
Where will we be in Oct 06? • VoIP Peering Summit IV! • Major Enterprise VoIP Peering Announcements • Drive enterprise awareness • Drive more carriers to offer SIP based peering links to their networks
Where will we be in Oct 06? • VoIP Peering is adopted as a sales strategy by • Integrators • Hardware Vendors • Transport Providers • Carrier Hotels • Others…
Does Voice Traffic Decrease? NO • VoIP Peering is a catalyst for even MORE calls as OPEX is reduced dramatically • Flat rate, unlimited use calling plans create a worry-free, no overage, no BIG BILL environment
Community Development • VoIP Peering enables business-class P2P • The evolution of email to voice • From the inter-networked community grows • New business processes • New services • New revenues Never Before Conceived!
State of VoIP Peering Summary Ride the Wave of Time • This is all a simple matter of evolution • Off-the-shelf technology • Mature MIS and IT departments • IP knowledge and trust • Ethernet transport availability • The same network growth pattern of ISP’s in the early 90’s unfolds again • Peering makes sense, Peering works!
THANK YOU! The State of VoIP Peering >> Hunter Newby Chief Strategy Officer The telx Group, Inc. hnewby@telx.com www.telx.com 212.480.3300 ext. 2003