Acer’s new Pocket PC has the kind of horsepower under the hood to really give Skype the power it needs to work very well on a handheld. It also has the power to make the XTEN softphone client for PPC’s work well too I bet. That said, unless they put a good sound card and … Read more
James points to my observations about their brand messaging and positioning woes, then breaks a note about Skype in the corporate market. I’ve commented on that before, and Skype has told me they plan to be in the enterprise by the end of the year.
Later this year Covad and Eathlink will test market the concept of line powered VoIP. It makes me think that line powered VoIP could be exactly what United Online’s NetZero may offer their dial up customers. That’s a guess, but the concept seems to make sense, since line powered VoIP works over existing copper wire … Read more
When I first read that Microsoft was saying they want to offer combined service solutions I first thought they were sounding a lot like the IBM of old. Then I read their announcement with AT&T and I felt even more convinced when it comes to how the enterprise market deals with both companies. Microsoft is … Read more
The idea of the triple play isn’t new to many readers, but that will be one of the key themes this year at SuperComm in Chicago. More and more companies will be announcing new tools that speed the deployment or improve the quality and the ease of which it can be deployed. What is still … Read more
Engadget reports that Uniden is working with Vonage to eliminate the Telephone Adapter. So too is Packet 8. With these moves VoIP goes really mass market as you will find the new handsets just about everywhere phones are sold.
Mark Evans has it nailed in his post this morning about Skype. He’s another one who is seeing the Emperor’s New Clothes for what they are…or to put it another way, the wolf in sheeps clothing. Skype WANTED to be a phone company, but failed to anticipate the Vonage fiasco’s of E-911 tragedies. As when … Read more
I’m actually intrigued by the offerings from this VoIP startup. The reason? They are about to beat Vonage out of the gate with a Starcomm WiFi phone and have pricing that seems to be very low. What also is interesting though is they are working with Global Crossing, the network blamed for outages by Vonage … Read more
Someone told me recently the problem with Skype is why it’s successful. The software was developed by programmers, not by people who understand telephony. That may go to explain the issues with both SkypeIn and Out as far as call quality. Now I read that Skype has redefined themselves as a company when it comes … Read more
Jeff Pulver took a stand a few weeks ago mostly because no one else would, counter to the FCC’s actions. While some may question his motivations and reasons why I opted to stand on the sidelines and wait for today’s outcome. In reading Jeff’s post of today I find myself seeing and hearing more of … Read more
