Mark Evans :: VOIP: A Black Hole?
Mark Evans :: VOIP: A Black Hole? presents a pointer to a skeptical POV (point of view) about VoIP.
SBC Future Plans
Keith of VoIPNuke pointed me to this story about SBC and its plans. I think it provides a rather interesting perspective, even if nothing really is new. It is still worth a read. The continual movement toward video by the Baby Bells continues to be looming. I think the cables vs. Bells is not even … Read more
Commercial with Your VoIP
It has been tried with cellular, and now it’s being tried with VoIP. Getting free VoIP in exchange for listening to commercials while the call is being connected.
Qwest offers Internet phoning
Qwest offers Internet phoning soon. The move shows how the RBOC’s are really playing in the space as another of them comes to the game.
Pacific Epoch – Tom-Skype Has 2 Million Users In China
Pacific Epoch – Tom-Skype Has 2 Million Users In China Everyone looks at Skype’s impact on telephony, but what about on IM? Of late I personally have been having more chats with people using Skype, than on the other services. While some of my “buddies” seem to still be tied to older IM clients, the … Read more
Companies cast wide web to offer Internet phoning – billingsgazette.com
Companies cast wide web to offer Internet phoning – Knight Ridder I don’t know what Sales Associates the Vonage rep is talking about, but my conversations with Staples, Best Buy and other big box retail floor reps have been less than what I would call enlightening. Their knowledge is limited and most of what they … Read more
Bill filed to classify VoIP apart from standard phone calls – INQ7.net
In the Philippines a Bill filed to classify VoIP apart from standard phone calls – was reported in INQ7.net This is one step to help make what is already gaining traction legal. For example, in theory Skype is illegal in that country, though I doubt anyone is enforcing it.
Internet Telephony Feature Article: VoIP Regulation: What Lessons Can We Learn From Wireless?
In the Internet Telephony Feature Article: VoIP Regulation: What Lessons Can We Learn From Wireless? there are many salient points about an approach to regulating VoIP. It’s worth a read after you open your presents tomorrow. The idea that the wireless carriers will get into VoIP is not a new one on me. I really believe … Read more
But will they take messages? – Engadget – www.engadget.com
But will they take messages? – Engadget – www.engadget.com I’m sorry, this is off topic, but a ban on using mobile phones in a court room is one thing, but to not permit them at all is something someone needs to explain to me. In this era of electronics, being able to text a colleague … Read more
SkiBare Asks VoIP Questions
Keith has a top ten questions list on his blog. Take a read and come back in one year and see what the answers are.