After years of failing to live up to expectations, VOIP (voice over internet protocol) is finally gaining traction around the world. China’s vast user base and price-conscious consumers make it a likely location where VOIP can succeed. But the current state of VOIP in China is more complex, with some services already in widespread use and others relatively ignored. Adding to the confusion are government regulations that may be hindering development. This Norson report explores the present state of China’s VOIP market and analyzes the prospects for VOIP in the future. (PRWEB) May 27, 2005 -- After years of failing to live up to expectations, VOIP (voice over internet protocol) is finally gaining traction around the world. China’s vast user base and price-conscious consumers make it a likely location where VOIP can succeed. But the current state of VOIP in China is more complex, with some services already in widespread use and others relatively ignored. Adding to the confusion are government regulations that may be hindering development. This Norson report explores the present state of China’s VOIP market and analyzes the prospects for VOIP in the future. Key questions addressed in this 9-page report: 1. What forms of VOIP are most popular in China today? 2. Which foreign and domestic operators are promoting VOIP services in China? 3. How prepared are China’s current telecom networks to handle a sharp increase of VOIP traffic? 4. How fast will China’s users move from traditional switched networks to VOIP services? 5. In which ways will most Chinese users experience VOIP services? 6. What factors are hindering the growth of VOIP in China? Figures: Figure 1: China Long Distance Services Handled via VOIP (% of total minutes) Figure 2: Anticipated VOIP Development and Market Growth in China Figure 3: China VOIP User Growth Forecast, 2005-2010 (M) Norson Analysis is a series of monthly reports covering key issues in China's telecom sector. It is available as an annual subscription. This Norson Analysis Report is published in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format. Published: May 2005 For more information, please contact: Edmund Hung Business Development Manager Norson Tel: +86 10 6590-6226 Norson Telecom Consulting is a Beijing-based cross-cultural team of industry professionals that research and provide analysis of China's telecom sector. Norson offers a comprehensive database of operator statistics and vendor performance, as well as customized strategic advice on market entry, partner selection, product pricing, localization and competitive intelligence. Specialized areas of Norson expertise include China telecom operator performance and investment, the Mainland telecom equipment market, mobile handsets and mobile value added services (MVAS). www.norson.com.cn.