Wi-Fi is supported by most personal computer operating systems, many game consoles, laptops, smart phones, cordless phones, printers and other peripherals. A Wi-Fi enable device can connect to the Internet when within the range of wireless network connected to the Internet. In addition to restricted use in homes and offices, Wi-Fi can make access publicly available at Wi-Fi hotspots provided either free of charge or to subscribers to various providers.

Voice over Wi-Fi allows users to make and receive calls over their Wi-Fi networks. It is rapidly gaining popularity as more voice-capable devices, such as dual-mode phones with cellular and Wi-Fi technology and cordless phones with Wi-Fi, become widely available. Growth in the widespread use of voice over Wi-Fi in the consumer market is expected to accelerate over the next few years, driven by the forthcoming availability of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ equipment that supports good voice quality.

Wi-Fi phones that are 802.11 friendly does not interfere with your existing Wi-Fi home or office network. These kind of technology was designed to coexist with other devices in the Wi-Fi region. You don’t need to move away your cordless phone or dual-mode phones from your WLAN, baby monitors or your microwave oven just to have an interference free and crystal clear conversations. Wi-Fi phones also allows the consumer to communicate with his or her PC to have personalized information delivered wirelessly to a handset. With superior sound quality, an expanded feature set and access to online content from internet to your handset, this technology offers a wealth of options not currently available in cordless phones.