Let's face it, we all want to "stay connected" when we travel, and contrary to some thoughts, we really don't need to talk on the phone these days to get a message to someone anymore. We've also learned over the years that modern day mobile phones don't interfere with the airplane's navigation. I should know, … Read more
Ever wonder where fixed broadband is, or isn't in the good old USA? Well, the FCC has a Map for that. What is obvious is the heaviest concentration is east of the Mississippi leaving lots of land uncovered. More information on fixed broadband progress can be found here courtesy of the FCC.
As more of us use our laptops and desktops for Voice and Video, largely thanks to apps like Skype, CounterPaths Bria, Microsoft Lync, Google Talk and Apple's Facetime we all have a need for one thing. Awesome voice quality. Personally, I've long been a fan of the mics from Blue, and once again they seem … Read more
It was an interesting week with AT&T coming under attack for it's desire to force FaceTime users into share plans as GigaOm's Stacy Higginbotham and other point out. What's I shared with Stacy is what may make the whole point mute for some who buy their iPhones direct from Apple. In AT&T's statement they wrote "FaceTime is … Read more
Not content to have lost face with the loss of T-Mobile via acquisition, AT&T has come out with its rationale on why it will force people who want to use FaceTime over the 3G/4G/LTE network into a share plan, and in doing so, is getting just crucified in the press. Let's start with Stacy Higginbotham … Read more
The Wall Street Journal's Walt Mossberg (subscription required) gave newcomer to video conferencing Zoom.us a big shot in the arm late yesterday with news of their service launch. Not much is known about the company, but the new free service supports up to 15 simultaneous users and promises screen sharing too and is available for iPhone, … Read more
If The Verge's news report on LTE going live in the UK on EE is accurate (Everything Everywhere), the combined T-Mobile and Orage play, my friends across the pond will have faster and better speeds soon. According to the report EE will roll things out on September 11. The rumor though is that they will … Read more
If Yahoo's new CEO was ready to buy companies, ooVoo would be on that list. ooVoo has stellar management, proven technology and advertising opportunities all around it making it an ideal fit for Yahoo today. Add to it the fact that ooVoo clearly gets mobile and desktop, as well as video calling, add in Yahoo's … Read more
For those who want to lighten their load, Samsung's new Galaxy S Duo may be for you. The Galaxy S Duo is a twin SIM phone that lets you combine your business and personal lives on one phone. In many countries it's not surprising to see people carrying one phone for each part of their … Read more
One of my favorite telecom analysts has always been, and remains Iain Gillott from iGR. I first met Iain when he was with IDC before breaking off and establishing his boutique consultancy. Long a watcher of wireless and mobile, today his firm announced the publication of a report on Voice over LTE or VoLTE for … Read more
