By Sharla Sikes

By now you’ve read that VoIP is growing for businesses and private citizens, in the United States, Europe, Australia, Asia and elsewhere in the world. It just makes sense for the same reasons to many people: Cost, features, management, simplicity.

Another boon to the boom: New jobs. Especially in the U.S., facing increased outsourcing and a possible recession (depending on who you ask, it’s happening now), any sort of economic boost is good news.

IBIS World conducted research indicating that jobs in the VoIP sector may outpace other industries. IBIS estimates VoIP-related careers could grow by almost 20 percent, and salaries may also grow nearly 22 percent.

With increasing numbers of jobs becoming available, hopefully those entering college now will take electronics and communications technology into consideration as they choose their studies. Citing the “public’s thirst for innovative technology” as the driving factor behind growing VoIP jobs, IBIS’ analysts say the future looks good for those entering the technology field.

“The outlook for VoIP is good because household broadband penetration is still rising, facilitating greater use of digital services and helping improve the call quality of industry services,” said George Van Horn, senior analyst at IBIS World.

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