Friendster Fone powered by GloPhone is coming soon. Just like Kazaa’s deal with Skype, the idea of community oriented calling is rapidly drawing upon us. Each are offering the ability to call your friends, and with Skype Out you can call to PSTN numbers. But what I’m realizing is just how far off AOL was … Read more
I had to turn comments off, at least for a while. This morning I got hit with a rapid fire amount of comment spam, enough to make me want to turn it off and evaluate my options. Next week I intend on talking to other bloggers using TypePad about this and also the good folks … Read more
All they are missing is the guy who used to do the tv ads for a chain of electronics stores in New York and a few other markets called Crazy Eddies. You see, Sun Rocket, the VoIP player started by some ex WorldCon/MCI types wasn’t getting enough subscribers to their offer, so now they are … Read more
The New York Times comes to a conclusion that I’ve had about Packet 8’s video phone service, that the videophone works well, but the lack of interoperability is an issue. Here’s my view. If P8 would make a softvideo phone plug in that worked with Internet Explorer or Firefox that would let anyone face off … Read more
A new company from the UK called BON.net has lauched Babble, a VoIP play that looks like a cross between SipPhone and Skype and even a little FWD (Free World DialUp).
Bee Telecom out of Montreal wants to create a phone booth out of every hotspot according to a News.com report. The idea isn’t that far fetched as that’s similar to what SBC wants to do via FreedomLink as a cellular alternative.
I’m actually happy to see that the New York Times has reviewed both the Vonage and AT&T CallVantage Wireless Router/Telephone Adapters. I’m due to receive one next week from Linksys, who makes them for both VoIP providers. I already have the Linksys PAP-2 for Vonage and feel it is a marked improvement over the original … Read more
Up in Canada, Mark Evans makes a stellar point. Where’s the LNP? Given how VoIP is going to grow like a forrest in Canada, the need for local number portability is needed. About the only thing I can think of is that I figure that no loyalist in 416 would want a 514 area code…. … Read more
EuroVoip reports that the German regulators want to keep their VoIP numbers inside the country. itsp’s will have to reside in germany if they want to offer numbers, furthermore the customers using them will also have to reside in germany You will obey, Ja ! You may not take your number with you. Nine! This … Read more
Level3 which has in the past struck deals in other lands is looking to take their VoIP platform to Europe.
