November 17, 2005
VPF
Very often when VoIP users are connected over different networks, their calls have to use the PSTN. Even though IP trunking is a standard feature with most VoIP equipment, frequently VoIP networks are not connected with each other. One solution that can help VoIP networks to completely bypass the PSTN involves the creation of exchanges that will enable multiple carriers to peer with each other.
Voice Peering Fabric (VPF) was launched by Stealth Communications in June 2005. VPF is an opportunity for VoIP providers to interconnect with each other. VegaStream and XO Communications are two new members of VPF. XO Communications is a major CLEC in the US. It chose VPF in order to gain access to a mature customer base and the opportunity to peer with a large number of carriers and enterprises. The VPF ENUM registry enables members to exchange VoIP calls with other VPF members without having to route calls through the PSTN. This leads to a reduction in operating costs and an increase in revenues. VPF also offers facilities such as the VPF Minutes Market that allows members to transact wholesale voice origination and termination services. Members can access CNAM, LNP, and other TCAP services with the help of the VPF ASP Market.
Organizations can use products from VegaStream to VoIP-enable the legacy PBXs. The companies can work with their existing infrastructure and connect with the VPF. Equinix and NeuStar have come together to initiate a VoIP peering effort. Equinix operates 15 IBX data centers that can be interconnected with every major global network for peering. NeuStar is developing SIP-IX application peering services that will offer addressing directory services and policy-enabled shared routing among other things. voipplanet.com reports:
While most IP-PBX vendors and VoIP services offer SIP peering on their own network or product, the NeuStar effort, like the VPF, is aimed at creating a wider peering capability.
Read More: VoIP Peering Market Pairs Up
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