"Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) traffic soared 1,000% from 1998 and volume reached 1.7 billion min. in 1999, TeleGeography, D.C.-based research group, said in report. VoIP accounted for 1.6% of total cross-border traffic in 1999. U.S.- Mexico route topped TeleGeography ranking with 33% of international VoIP traffic in 1999 and first half of 2000. VoIP min. are projected to reach 3.7 billion by end of 2000." (November 15, 2000)

Millions Phoning Online, Finding Price Is Right Even if Quality Isn't (NY Times, July 6, 2000)