Cisco’s Linksys Buys Sipura

For the founders of Sipura, this is a sweet victory. Originally they developed the first ATA that was used by Vonage that was sold under the Cisco brand, before Cisco acquired Linksys. Then they went on and under contract worked with Linksys to develop the smaller and newer styled Telephone Adapter’s that are now sold … Read more

Do The Math

If GPRS for Data is so expensive, then why would anyone want to use it, especially for large files, video, music. This is exactly why the hybrid GSM/WiFi phones are so crucial. Go to a Starbucks hotspot, suck down your coffee and your content at the same time. Why do I say Starbucks? Well they … Read more

Netgear Adding Carriers

Netgear, who was somewhat late to the VoIP game is playing catch up quick. First they came out of the box, pun totally intended with AOL and now they have spread their wings across to Europe. Based on testing, some other VoIP players are likely also due to release like version of the VoIP/Wireless Gateway. … Read more

Nextel of VoIP with GSM/WiFi Phone Investment?

Is Asylum Telecom the Nextel of VoIP for Motorola? With the news today about an investment in Asylum by Motrola’s VC arm, it appears that the Chicago suburb telecom supplier isn’t sitting idle just wanting to make VoIP gateways for Vonage and AOL. With this investment in a company that is heading down the road … Read more

Associated Press on VoIP Security Concerns

In a very detailed account of what potential security issues are out there for VoIP users and suppliers, the Associated Press, which seems to be on a VoIP kick of late, outlines a series of potential issues from a security perspective. Jeff Pulver get’s quoted too.