I’ve been a long time advocate for the prevention of Port Blocking both here and on KenRadio.com’s World Technology RoundUp but based on this TechDirt report it seems Port Blocking is now going wireless. Just like Port Blocking by broadband providers of Port 69 effects a small minority of those desiring VoIP services, it seems … Read more

I’ve been keeping a watchful eye on LibreTel, Jeff Pulvers DID to SIP service. LibreTel just went into beta with their Port of Call service and is offering phone numbers in Israel, the UK and selected USA cities. Once you have a LibreTel number you can point it to a FWD sip phone, so if … Read more

You have to read this if for no other reason for some of the quotes. My favorite is: “I am prepared to look at this case as, with all respect to the people involved, a bunch of crooks getting sued by a bunch of bankers who are too dumb to stop throwing money down the … Read more

I was tipped off by Colorado blogger and VoIP Sales Star Keith Bare that Packet8 had gone retail with CompUSA. The move follows Vonage’s move in the same direction a few months back. I’ve evaluated Packet8 and find nothing wrong with what they offer. Their service rides on Level3’s backbone and they offer a great … Read more

I half thought about blogging the recent E-Commerce News item about Skype and what one of their VC’s had to say but decided to wait for those more schooled in the VC world to comment. Malik’s stint as an investment banker and VC makes him the perfect commentator on this story. Now I’m only waiting … Read more

The Philippines, one of the heaviest users of SMS my be one step closer to legally receiving VoIP. Certainly, the broadband online crowd would be looking forward to VoIP as right now only congressionally approved carriers can offer voice services there.

A report making the rounds in California’s state capitol suggests that Governator Arnold switch to open source and VoIP. In an era where being a good corporate citizen is such an important thing, I don’t get why such outspoken leaders like John Chambers of Cisco, Scott McNealy of Sun, Dr. Irwin Jacobs of Qualcomm, Carly … Read more

My friend and fellow blog star Om Malik and I usually agree on most points, or at the very least have similar viewpoints on things, so while I fully agree in concept with what he wrote today about the issues surrounding VoIP, I think he’s being premature in saying we’re ending the honeymoon phase of … Read more

Om Malik’s GigaOm, my favorite blog to read for candid and witty insight that deeply views IT, Telecom and the impact on both society and finances looks at Vonage and says…. I published my thoughts on his comments board, but at the end of the day, Vonage needs to solve this problem.