The New York Times today cleared up a question I’ve had about the AT&T Femtocell. It will (read-does not yet) carry data to the mobile phones and 3G ready devices, modems, dongles and more. In my mind AT&T should build a FemtoCell into every uVerse installation. Oh….that’s right, then they would have to carry the … Read more
So, like all good toy idiots, I have been tracking the arrival of my Apple iPad ever since the “shipping” notice from Apple showed up in my “inbox” early last week. While the accessories are all being delivered via FedEx, the iPad was being handled from China to me via usually more reliable, UPS. Given … Read more
The Apple Blog, one of the GigaOm network blogs, was wondering what people who receive their iPads will be installing. Well here’s my iPad plan. Boingo-between hotspots and my MiFi’s I’ll be connected all the time. Truphone-Voice over WiFi, 3G. I get to make the call. DropBox-sync those files Tweetdeck-tweet me, baby. AP, BBC, NPR, … Read more
If you are thinking about attending the annual Hospice du Rhone is Paso Robles this year, don’t leave home without your iPhone. The tasty new application becomes available on Monday, April 5th and then. The application features over 1000 Rhône wines and 174 international Rhône wine producers and importers who will be at the 2010 … Read more
Reports out of are bubbling up that has the nations top phone company bringing a CallVantage like service to life according to reports sources have shared with me. The new service will be called Vantage, and will carry a $14.99 a month price tag, with discounts offered to existing mobile phone customers that will reduce … Read more
20 year old (and tired) conference, Voice Con, has changed its name to Enterprise Connect. This is a move to broaden what it’s about as Voice is now only a part, not the total aspect of communications within the enterprise market today.
Yesterday Covad merged with Megapath, thus creating a vary large managed service local exchange carrier. What this means: 1) Some job functions will be combined, largely back office, customer support, network operations 2) Expansion of footprint for both companies 3) Less choice and a lessening of competition in the alternative carrier space vs. the telcos … Read more
Client Boingo has a better idea. Instead of charging only on a monthly basis, they have begun offering hourly service to iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users who need to jump on and jump off when they’re on the go. GigaOm, JKOntheRun, both penned different stories on the news, as did the mobile news industry … Read more
Tesco, a leading grocery/supermarket chain in the UK and elsewhere are canning VoIP, so reported the Register. The move is designed to bolster their value priced MVNO play in the mobile space that offers low cost, UK calling and is designed to be a cost cutting option for the cord cutters. The move to shelve … Read more
I’m really beginning to wonder just what it takes to receive a patent that keeps it unique. Just last week Vonage received a patent for virtual phone numbers. Now today 8×8, a company which has a very rich patent portfolio has received one too for what is “Virtual Telephone Extension Patent by U.S. Patent and … Read more
