The new iPod Touch 4.0 arrived yesterday, all 64 GB in a very easy to open environmental package. Inside was the typical clear plastic package, and then once that was open the usual Apple clear practice wrapper around the touch. After a few minutes of syncing the new device to my Mac Book Pro I … Read more
There’s a revolution going on in voice communications, and it’s all about HD Voice. Today, in the UK, Orange (press release), one of the largest mobile operators in the world unveiled their new HD Voice service that works on a small number of handsets from Nokia and Samsung that move the voice traffic over the … Read more
In parts one and two I’ve discussed mobile calling services and tactics to keep the costs of International Roaming down as well as the devices and methods to keep your data rates down. For transparency sake-My agency represents FreeTalk and parent company ISS which manages the Skype Shop. Some of the products mentioned below are … Read more
Let’s face it, we live in a world where data and online services are in many ways becoming as important as voice. But voice still remains important. While I’ve been able to take the pain out of mobile roaming with Truphone Local Anywhere and softclients from Skype, Counterpath and yes, the GizmoVoice/Google Voice client that … Read more
AT&T purchased Wayport about a year and a half or so ago. Wayport was the leading underlying provider of WiFi and Broadband services about a year or so ago. At that time Wayport’s biggest customer was McDonalds. AT&T quickly took over StarBucks via Yahoo’s ad engine as the cost savings driver, and now roughly has … Read more
I thought the PC Magazine report on “Fastest ISP in the USA” would be and interesting read, as we all have a need for speed. It was interesting enough in concept that is, until I read it. You see, the report is far from all inclusive, as it is missing two ISPs I personally have … Read more
If you haven’t been following Ooma lately, the early week recap of what’s new with Ooma is a very good reference point and worth a read.
For the past 19 months or so, I’ve had the good fortune to work with an amazing leadership team at GIPS (Global IP Solutions). Ever since I met CEO Emerick Woods after his appointment, and then his team of Joyce Kim, Jan Linden, John Gallagher, John Hermansen and the rest, the rapport, respect and results … Read more
Former client SightSpeed was acquired about 18 months ago by Logitech. Logitech has since also acquired Lifesize and between the two, plus their webcams, have assembled a small arsenal in the video communications space. Plus in both Scott Lomond (ex COO at SightSpeed) and in Matt Collier from Lifesize they have two very professional leaders … Read more
I can’t say I disagree at all with Hotel Chatter’s annual Hotel WiFi’s Best & Worst Report at all. My favorite hotel chain, the upscale Hyatt ANDAZ is number one. I’ve been staying in the London Andaz practically every three months or so for the past two years and have spent many a memorable number … Read more
