VocalTec In Trouble?

VocalTec according to LightReading is in trouble. I’m also hearing that some of technology may be worked into a new P2P company’s so called “killer” phone service that will work with multiple network operators, including one of the services already in place led by one the Internet era’s biggest disruptors. Some say it’s the beginning of the end..I think … Read more

VoN Billboards Up

So I’m driving south on I-880 east of San Jose in the town of Freemont and what do I see off to the right…The VON billboards. I have to say, they are very impressive. Jeff Pulver tells me there are six up around San Jose. My only concern is that the heavy techie community may … Read more

Wi-Fi Comes to Blackberry

Wi-Fi Comes to Blackberry and I can’t wait to switch over to this. I don’t have voice on my T-Mobile Blackberry, but I do use it for email, especially when I’m in Europe. The implications of using a softphone vs. a cell phone, especially in the enterprise are huge.

ARPU Looking Up for Mobile Operators Deploying VoIP

The MENAFN – Middle East North Africa . Financial Network puts some very good news in the hands of Bridgeport Networks and other companies working in the convergence space of mobile and VoIP. As you all know, I keep saying the mobile operators are in an ideal position to enter the VOIP market and offer true … Read more

Internet Telephony Conference Sold Out! Panels To Rock

Internet Telephony Conference Sold Out!  First The VON sells out, now TMC’s Internet Telephony Conference is full up…Congrats to Rich and Tom and all the folks at TMC. I’m moderating a panel there regarding Issues facing IP Telephony Service Providers. While I doubt it will be as raucous as the Blogger Panel at the VON … Read more

Banning of Skype

Unbound Spiral: Cellphone and Skype Enough? Stuart mentions that some universities have banned Skype. Now he’s got me thinking. Here’s more on the subject that seems to be in the more techie and college bulletin boards. I guess this means in the remake of “Animal House” Hoover gets in trouble for using Skype….I mean Skype … Read more