Linksys is reportedly working with some PTT’s on VoIP related products. I like Linksys products a lot. They work. They don’t do things that are non standard. They are easy to find on store shelves. They have great packaging. They tell you what you need. Their customer service though is somewhat lacking. But knowing cool … Read more
There’s a good article that pretty much sums up the Skype experience in today’s USA Today. It mirrors my view and personal experience. I’ve talked regularly to friends back home with Skype because it’s free and they are in front of their PCs. But for a busines grade conversation I’ve switched to a VoIP provider … Read more
Skype is gunning for the business market, according to CNET’s News.com Forbes also has a point of view. I received a summary of some of the key comments the founder of Skype made yesterday on a video presentation at the Internet Telephony conference. I wonder if he used SKYPE video which is in the works? … Read more
Everyone loves to hate Microsoft. I don’t. I’m a fan, shareholder and they sponsor KenRadio, but all that aside one has to look at what Microsoft is about. They make technology a consumer good. While other companies look to gain a few points in the market or flourish in a sea of me toos but … Read more
Bob Emmerson of VON Magazine has a short article today about Nimcat Networks and Popular Telephony and their coming to market efforts. I had an opportunity to see Popular Telephony’s technology in action last week. It does work and very well.
Tom Keating found a new player. SiPZoo. They seem to be softphone ready and ATA neutral versus locking you in to a device. That sure makes it easy to switch and upgrade. Just make sure you know your settings and where to place them. Keating also drew my attention to TelPhin, a Russian based VoIP … Read more
When I first read the announcement yesterday from Earthlink I was not so sure what they were up to, but Om has clarified their approach. Basically, if a SIP provider is part of the “family” that Earthlink has joined up with (SipPhone, FWD) calls on net are free as part of being a subscriber. Greg … Read more
ZyXEL has releaed some VoIP products to add to their broadband lineup. When you look at the line up of Linksys, D-Link, Netgear, ZyXEL, Belkin, SMC one really doesn’t see any product differentiation. Nor is anyone out there doing any comparison testing reporting. I know that the lab guys inside the carriers all test before … Read more
Fatport has a new VoIP service offeringthat works in the hotspots. A Caifornia company introduces a WiFi ready VoIP phone which sounds a lot like the Pulver Innovations and ZyXEL products. Are you seeing a pattern here. People want a world without wires. They also want connectivity for lower cost. On Net calls are going … Read more
QWEST announced the rollout of OneFlex earlier today. What I find interesting is they’re charging for off net calls like they always have. No bundling as with the new players in VoIP.
