From the tell us more of what we already know department, Jupiter Research says that VoIP will grow a lot by 2009, while also saying that VoIP will lead to many new start ups. Duh!

I’ve been using a Plantronics wired USB DSP 100 this trip as my headset with very good results. Now they have gotten around to announcing what they showed off at DEMO Mobile this past September. If it’s as good as my DSP 100, I’ll make the switch and they’re betting so will you.

Linksys is reportedly working with some PTT’s on VoIP related products. I like Linksys products a lot. They work. They don’t do things that are non standard. They are easy to find on store shelves. They have great packaging. They tell you what you need. Their customer service though is somewhat lacking. But knowing cool … Read more

There’s a good article that pretty much sums up the Skype experience in today’s USA Today. It mirrors my view and personal experience. I’ve talked regularly to friends back home with Skype because it’s free and they are in front of their PCs. But for a busines grade conversation I’ve switched to a VoIP provider … Read more

Skype is gunning for the business market, according to CNET’s News.com Forbes also has a point of view. I received a summary of some of the key comments the founder of Skype made yesterday on a video presentation at the Internet Telephony conference. I wonder if he used SKYPE video which is in the works? … Read more

Everyone loves to hate Microsoft. I don’t. I’m a fan, shareholder and they sponsor KenRadio, but all that aside one has to look at what Microsoft is about. They make technology a consumer good. While other companies look to gain a few points in the market or flourish in a sea of me toos but … Read more

Bob Emmerson of VON Magazine has a short article today about Nimcat Networks and Popular Telephony and their coming to market efforts. I had an opportunity to see Popular Telephony’s technology in action last week. It does work and very well.

Tom Keating found a new player. SiPZoo. They seem to be softphone ready and ATA neutral versus locking you in to a device. That sure makes it easy to switch and upgrade. Just make sure you know your settings and where to place them. Keating also drew my attention to TelPhin, a Russian based VoIP … Read more

When I first read the announcement yesterday from Earthlink I was not so sure what they were up to, but Om has clarified their approach. Basically, if a SIP provider is part of the “family” that Earthlink has joined up with (SipPhone, FWD) calls on net are free as part of being a subscriber. Greg … Read more

ZyXEL has releaed some VoIP products to add to their broadband lineup. When you look at the line up of Linksys, D-Link, Netgear, ZyXEL, Belkin, SMC one really doesn’t see any product differentiation. Nor is anyone out there doing any comparison testing reporting. I know that the lab guys inside the carriers all test before … Read more