Andy Abramson

iChat Going Mobile?

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As a devout Mac user this rumor about mobile iChat coming from Apple is significant. It’s significant because Apple has consistently proven that it can break new ground with the Powerbooks and iPods. If Apple can make iChat mobile, it will bring video and video messaging to a new level. This mirrors a lot of … Read more

Fixed Mobile and Carriers

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It seems according to LightReading, and a Heavy Reading report, that the mobile operators are having a devil of a time getting their arms around the concept of Fixed Mobile Convergence. The problem here is not limited though only to the USA, but is a global issue. With more and more dual mode phones like … Read more

VoIP Quality on Executive’s Mind

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A study out of Europe shows that IT executives have a concern about VoIP quality. I do too. The problem seems to be in my mind a lot of hopping back and forth between networks, both PSTN and VoIP that we experience. Of late I’ve noticed degrading line quality when calling cell phones, yet, when … Read more

Google Click To Don’t Call

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Well after getting Google’s Click to Call to work nicely with calling cell phones I decided to try calling either of my Gizmo Project numbers. No joy. It could not connect. Next I tried my Skype In number and same result. Update–I changed hotels and cities and it worked with Skype..Hmmm

AT&T Hooking WiMax Is No Cheap Trick

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Can you say, “wham, bam, thank you, mam?” Well if you live in one of the more faster growing cities in Nevada you sure can. Never to be second in the race to come first, but also a company which has proved they can blow it, the mother of all phone companies, MaBell’s own AT&T … Read more

Tony Greenberg On Net Neutrality

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Long time pal Tony Greenberg who is well versed in all issues related to the Internet and service has written a very definitive piece on the subject of net neutrality. His points about the impact on gaming are as appropriate with VoIP and Video in the near and long term. It is a must read!!

And The Winner Is…..TalkPlus

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Recently TalkPlus took part in a very hip Silicon Valley event called “Under The Radar” and went away winning the accolades of the judges and the crowd in the voice messaging section besting others in the Voice Messaging group. Hats off to friends and clients there Jeff Black, John Todd, Julie Lynch, Barbara Lewis and … Read more

Google Has Click To Call Working

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Over the weekend Google quietly launched their click to call service tied in with Google Maps. How it works is best read here. How is this useful? Well for starters, now when you’re always connected you can avoid directory assistance charges. When you think how much money is spent per year calling 411 in the … Read more