I may be a day late on this but I have to agree on this point. Without standards confusion will rule and that will lead to government regulation. Remember, the government that governs best, governs least. Self regulation is the key and that means standards.
VoIPNuke.com tipped me off to this story about the US DSIA going to a VoIP mindset. In some ways this could be good for MCI, one of the biggest government suppliers for IP network services. It also may be good for Level3 as they have been making in-roads in that direction of late and my … Read more
Over on Broadband Reports the discussion about AOL entering the VoIP world is nothing short of good comedy. Maybe there’s a reason God made AOL and has kept it alive. AOL and VoIP makes total sense. Why? Audience. If 10 percent of the AOL customer base comes on board in the first year that are … Read more
In what is a very good report from Dawn Kawamoto and Ben Charney, AT&T CEO Dave Dorman reveals the missteps of his predecessors, shows a great affinity for the cable guys, and takes a swipe at the RBOC’s who sell DSL and don’t get VoIP. The story, which is one of the best to come … Read more
Om Malik found this one. Somehow I missed it. Packet 8 is starting to build momentum. Their service rides on Level 3 and from my trials so far, I’m happy with what the deliver. Andy
An Atlanta company plans to test VoIP over Power lines following a successful test of Broadband over Power Lines.
I think this is the tip of the iceberg in VoIP stories related to cable companies. VoIP is a wonderful way for the the MSO’s to carve into the RBOC’s market share. Given they already have the last mile solved it’s only a matter of time before they make a big push. I’d say it’s … Read more
Here’s a story I can relate to in the Wall Street Journal. It’s about taking your VoIP with you, something I think I was one of the first to document and prove last November when I did the daily “World Technology Roundup” from my broadband enabled hotels in Paris and London, a Vonage ATA and … Read more
CNET has followed up on my post a few weeks back about Port Blocking. My gut says port blocking is a bigger issue than people know, and many chalk it up to their own lack of tech knowledge. Last year Cox Communications blocked Port 25 to combat spam. It really didn’t work, as Cox servers … Read more
ZDNet/CNET have a very detailed view on Covad’s future, much of which is being pegged to their VoIP rollout tied to their GoBeam acquisition. The all stock deal that happened last spring provided Covad with a voice play to take to their business customers. So why is Speakeasy.net, one of Covad’s largest resellers pushing the … Read more
