"voice over IP" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} voice over IP
  1. (Internet, technology) voice over Internet Protocol (also "VoIP"), a telecommunications system that uses the Internet or other Internet Protocol network to transmit telephone calls Wikipedia link: Voice over IP Tags: Internet Categories (topical): Internet, Technology Synonyms: VoIP, VOIP
    Sense id: en-voice_over_IP-en-noun-tLmFeCVo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, technology

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