Good news for client Truphone and others in the Mobile VoIP space. According to Frost & Sullivan, Mobile Voip is poised to overtake traditional telephone service. For longtime readers this won’t be a surprise. We’ve all been predicting, and supporting this for years. But Frost is not alone is saying Mobile VoIP is the future. … Read more
For the past 19 months or so, I’ve had the good fortune to work with an amazing leadership team at GIPS (Global IP Solutions). Ever since I met CEO Emerick Woods after his appointment, and then his team of Joyce Kim, Jan Linden, John Gallagher, John Hermansen and the rest, the rapport, respect and results … Read more
We’re rapidly moving to an all IP world. Today we have in some markets Mobile Wimax from Clearwire. Their using the Sprint IP network and WiMax. In the future LTE is coming to Verizon and eventually AT&T. We’re also seeing devices that will make computers mobile phones with data built in. Current 3G technology permits … Read more
Yesterday a voice conference call quickly became a three of five person video conference, with two parties on Mac Books remaining an active part of the call in voice mode only. And, this is only beta. Five of us were in the call, and for the most part, the call went as planned. As one … Read more
Former client SightSpeed was acquired about 18 months ago by Logitech. Logitech has since also acquired Lifesize and between the two, plus their webcams, have assembled a small arsenal in the video communications space. Plus in both Scott Lomond (ex COO at SightSpeed) and in Matt Collier from Lifesize they have two very professional leaders … Read more
Skype today announced new pricing plans that offer more customization on a granular basis. The new plans allow for country specific calling, the ability to buy plans for shorter durations than before and in a word are “customized” by the subscriber. The effort expands what they have been doing with the unlimited and world plans … Read more
How do you know a hotel’s right for you? As someone who has spent more days living on the road than at home the last three years or so, I’ve pretty much gotten to a point where I know where I need to stay, and how my stay will be pretty much before I get … Read more
There has been a lot of discussion online the past few days surrounding the Apple 3G iPad and A&T when it comes to the subject of HD video being delivered or not delivered. Speculation surrounds everything from conspiracy theories to bandwidth limitations and more. While I’ve yet to try out my new 3G iPad, as … Read more
Hats off to Clearwire and to SideCut Reports for bringing to our attention the new Clearwire coverage maps. The map provides the most honest look at where service is, and more importantly, isn’t.
I can’t say I disagree at all with Hotel Chatter’s annual Hotel WiFi’s Best & Worst Report at all. My favorite hotel chain, the upscale Hyatt ANDAZ is number one. I’ve been staying in the London Andaz practically every three months or so for the past two years and have spent many a memorable number … Read more
