The VoIP ShakeOut

Leonardo asks some good questions in his post today about the number of VoIP providers. My view has always been that there will be a shakeout. I feel that Vonage will likely go public or flame out. If they flame out someone will buy the only assets they have, their customers. Many others of the … Read more

Packet 8 TV Spots

I just saw the tv commercials Packet 8 is running. If that’s there understanding of great creative that tells the story they have a lot to learn about consumer marketing. Having been in the advertising and public relations business since 1974 I’ve learned what great, memorable and convincing creative is about. That’s not it.

In Palo Alto With Pulver and the Gang

Sadly my buddy Om is home with a cold..trying to blog. I’ll be at this event as an invited guest of Jeff Pulver. As far as anyone knows, this is the first top tier USA business school to present a case study on VoIP. Reports are it’s about Free World Dialup with AT&T and Vonage … Read more

Beware of Fly By Night VoIP

A few months back I mentioned to a PC World reporter that when it comes to choosing a VoIP carrier be careful because what happens if you transfer you lifelong phone number to a carrier which goes out of business? How do you get your number back? Now it seems other have come along and … Read more

Test Your Skype

Joi Ito, who I knew back in the 80s blogged about an Echo Test site for Skype. It really works.

Japan Get’s Own VoIP Forum

Two groups is Japan have joined together to lauch the VoIP Forum of Japan has been launched. This clearly marks the trend that VoIP is real, here and ready for prime time around the globe. But we all knew that… 🙂

Aswath Watches VoiceWing

Aswath is one smart dude. He’s got the tech side nailed better than anyone. Check out his view on Verizon’s VoiceWing. Some smart company should make him a senior tech officer..