You’re likely wondering why I’ve been so quiet. Largely it’s because the news around VoIP seems to be a rehashing of what has been posted here. The stories that have come out continue to revolve around issues we already know about. For example, the FCC is getting ready to rule of Jeff Pulver’s petition that … Read more
The FBI and a few others in the law enforcement sector are saying “slow down” to Michael Powell. As we said on January 22, 2004, there are some different views on how VoIP shold be regulated so the Feds can listen in. This all means that we can expect some regulation, but more on the … Read more
While this news came out earlier in the day, it’s still deserves recognition. Given Vonage’s growth one has to give credit to aggressive marketing, public relations and the refer a friend program. Vonage is not doing anything special in marketing terms. They’re just working smartly and being aggressive. Their staff is youthful, stays on the … Read more
The Ottawa Business Journal has brought to light that Primus is now live in Canada. While it’s a company that is similar to Vonage in scope, they require at present, a static IP address. That will hurt them when it comes to the USA market, as most of the broadband ISPs seem to be dynamic.
The New York Post recognizes that VoIP is more a when than an if. In the article they even recognize VON, though I’m not sure how accurate they were, as working towards a more hands off, less restictive form of regulation.
Tech Central Station reports on Michael Powell and VoIP in what is more of an editorial than a news story. The post, which is more about old school vs. new school, emphasizes once again why VoIP should not be regulated.
A company based in Detroit, Inflexion Communications has hired a former Ameritech CEO to take VoIP down market, and use the prepaid system as a way to insure success. Some thoughts are this company will actually be the opening steps of a massive VoIP carrier roll up play.
A survey from ContinuityCentral.com asks the business world what its concerns and desires are related to VoIP. The survey is worth a look, and a reply.
I’ve been talking about the need for two things to make VoIP a real competitor to PSTN. QoS and Applications. Well it seems the announcements about VoIP apps are now happening quickly. Infomedia SandCherry Both of these announcement lead one to beleive that the QoS issue is only more needed. Andy Abramson
David Beckemeyer of Toys.org has put together a very nice PowerPoint about VoIP. While it deals mostly with SIP, it provides a very good introductory primer for the uninitiated. It’s worth taking a few minutes to see his handiwork. Stay connected, Andy Abramson
