The most recent VoIP Newsletter from Mercator Capital takes a close look at eBay’s acquisition of Skype and seems to be echoing the issue about focus that others have been saying to me for some time by stating in the opening paragraph “Both the number and variety of announcements, launches, partnerships, and investments beg the … Read more
Wireless data doesn’t ramp that fast here in the USA. The reason is simple. Lack of support. My fiance is trying to get something done on her new Cingular Blackberry, but to get what she needs done she has to call Monday through Friday…I’ve been on hold and transferred to three different teams within Sprint … Read more
If NGT is doing good, that means Level3 is doing good too. The Rocky Mountain state of Colorado is seeing boom times for VoIP, which also means that QWEST is feeling some pain, but they have so many distractions that they don’t notice it when they see the level of churn they have to be … Read more
A hat trick reader told me about a new Los Angeles based MVNO about to come out of stealth mode named XeroMobile. My source tells me they raised about 300 million dollars, mostly from Europe. They are a likely contender to Helio in the newcomer space and will more than likely want to be in … Read more
I expect to see lots of news about VoIP Over WiFi and 3G handoff to the IP networks out of 3GSMWorld next week. Wish I was there. I’m also hearing that my pals at BridgePort Networks have lots to say on the subject. I’ve been spending lots of time with their co-founder Tom Carter. Hearing … Read more
I found Christine online when she was covering the eTel conference last month in San Francisco and I was in Fort Lauderdale. Impressed with her broadbased view on emerging technology and how it applies to society, I asked her to join the Spring VON Bloggers Panel, which I will again moderate. She agreed, and now … Read more
Rumor has it that Skype may employ the famous carolers to send some love on Valentine’s Day..at least that what my secret Valentine whispered into my ear yesterday when she called to share some tasty treats.
Chris Wood is one of the bright lights on the subject of VoIP has authored the Voice Long Tail, sort of a view back and a look ahead. I’ve known about this for some time as Chris has bounced ideas and thoughts off me like he has with Alec Saunders. Give it a read…
Thank God…..Paul Kapustka has quietly relaunched his blog. The former dean of Advanced IP Pipeline has started up a very concise blog…The telecom world will once again be a better place…
Jeff Pulver talks about VON Blur. Well I don’t think it compares to DEMO. VON is a walk in the park for demonstrators compared to DEMO. The avalanche of work and the deluge of inquiries one gets as a result of being a DEMO GOD winner is incredible. iotum is hot, make no bones about … Read more
