Refers to two different trends: - convergence between the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors. Advances in technology make it possible to use different media (cable networks, terrestrial and satellite radio relay systems, computer terminals and television sets) to carry and process all kinds of information and services, including sound, images and data. This type of convergence is due to a revolution in technology (digitization). It has economic and regulatory implications. - Fixed/mobile convergence. Increasingly similar technologies are used and services provided by fixed telephone and mobile telephone systems. This type of convergence opens up prospects for operators to propose the same services to all users, regardless of the technology or networks they use.

This kind of trend is the best kind of technological advancement for economic growth, the ability to reach customers fast and efficiently. The ability to access information when you want it, how you want it, and where you need it.

Telecommunications & computing Voice over Internet Protocol refers to the use of the Internet for making telephone calls. The main advantage for users of VoIP connections is that they generally only have to pay their usual (local) Internet connection charges regardless of where they are calling anywhere in the world. VoIP telephony hence threatens the traditional distance and even time-based pricing model upon which all major voice line telephone services are currently based. Two of the companies most heavily backing VoIP developments are Cisco Systems and VocalTec.

This would reduce over all long distance cost of communicating voice through the much cheaper and accessible Internet connections. Cost s are cheaper and less affected by geographical limitations. This would mean limitless communication possibilities for commercial and personal purposes.