McLeod Offers VoIP

I remember years ago the McLeod reps were at a VoIP conference. They were clueless then about what VoIP could do for them. Now they have likely grabbed someone elses solution, put a name around it.  My money is on DeltaThree, but I’m not 100 percent certain.

Computerworld – Telecom keeping a wary eye on Skype

Computerworld – Telecom keeping a wary eye on Skype and can you read the fear in their words. The FUD from the NZ Telco person is unreal. The fact that Skype and others are using Global IP Sound’s Codec means high levels of voice compression. That means less need for bandwidth and speed.  Sometimes I wish the … Read more

Teleo Introduces Personal, Portable VoIP Service Pushing

Teleo Introduces Personal, Portable VoIP Service. In many ways, from what I can see, this is unified PC Centric calling and messaging all rolled into one. It’s going to get coverage because it’s at demo, a key hype event that companies showcase themselves. So, while this sounds a lot like CommuniKate, but with a IP … Read more

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