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The number of people in Europe using VoIP services will reach 88 million by 2012, according to a new report by Infocom.

The data analyst's findings suggest that around 73 per cent of residential broadband users throughout Europe will be using VoIP products.

Around 121 million people in Western Europe will be using broadband services by 2012, the firm also predicts.

VoIP is growing in popularity across the world, allowing people to make cheap calls conveniently and securely.

Infocom predicts that VoIP services will have market penetration of around 50 per cent, meaning that half of all European households will be using internet phone services.

The news follows similar studies that predict a similar rise in the use of business VoIP services, with one study estimating that the US commercial market will be worth around $10 billion (£5 billion) by 2010.

Vonage offers a range of internet phone packages that allow people to make cheap calls at home and abroad. The V-Plan 2 package includes free unlimited calls across 15 countries for just £7.99 a month.