Improved tech, intuitive interfaces, social networks and partnerships expected to drive the numbers.
UK-based analyst firm Juniper Research has predicted mVoIP client downloads for smartphones will account for 80 per cent of 640 million mobile VoIP users.
The firm claims user awareness, improved technology and interfaces will be the reason for the dominance of mVoIP in apps.
VoIP specialists are looking at expansion via partnerships with social media, gaming and software companies, according to the report.
Juniper says as social media becomes more accepted, voice will grow within other communications to change the market. Examples include Microsoft's purchase of Skype as Facebook is set to forge alliances with a number of VoIP providers.
Anthony Cox, Juniper Research, said: "Eventually voice may become one of several options in an environment where multiple methods of communicating are possible on the same platform."
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Further results show:
* Mobile video calling users will exceed 130 million by 2016.
* Mobile VoIP and mobile video calling services will develop faster due to 3G and 4G roll outs.
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VOIP apps are really becoming popular. i know it by experience in the last few years. there are some great apps in market as well. I am using Freephoo. its free on Android and Apple devices. sound quality is awesome and calls are really clear. its a must try.... calls are free.
madhur bhat Mar 8th 2012 at 2:11PM
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