Andy Abramson In what is clearly a reversal of roles, Michael “DisruptionMaster #1” Robertson a has filed lawsuit against Vonage for what is effect is false advertising in California court. For Rorbertson, who was sued by the record industry when he led MP3.com and then by Microsoft for Lindows, the courts have always been a marketing vehicle. … Read more
A VNU account says that VoIP will be key to the growth of broadband. This clearly indicates that AT&T’s strategy of working with cable companies to sign up new broadband customers is right on the mark. While Vonage may have been first with the strategy of working with cable operators to offer a PSTN replacement, … Read more
In what is not a big surprise, but clearly the right move, AT&T has announced a lower monthly price for their CallVantage service. Here’s the full text of the press release until the web link becomes available. AT&T Lowers Price of its Residential VoIP Service New Rate of $29.99 per month Replaces Expiring Promotional Offer … Read more
RiskWaters has FUD about VoIP. Not that the security issues may not be true. It’s just that there are ways around the isse to keep the calls secure.
Linksys and Verizon have cut a deal to have VoiceWing’s VoIP product with a telephone adapter that is similar to what Vonage is offering.
In one more step for AT&T’s CallVantage, they have added Circuit City to their list of retailers. The ongoing consumerization of Voice over IP and the making of it a package good is great for the industry. Given AT&T’s marketing clout this has to be a leading move for the company, with more to follow.
While I’m high on Level 3 as a network, one has to sometimes look at their business from a financial perspective and wonder. They are aggressive and seem to be indicating they will become even more so, based on this Wall Street Journal article that ran yesterday. I’m somewhat neutral and think that time will … Read more
I have to admit, I used to have a few friends who were with SBC in management in California, and recall conversations about the companies plans to become a big-time VoIP player by taking advantage of their data client base. Well, it seems they have indeed moved solidly in that direction with the release of … Read more
Just read this if you are an Apple fan. Even if you’re not. This is right on and totally worth the time to read.
The Motley Fool takes a good, mostly positive look at VoIP.
