The MIT Technology Review has a very cogent argument for VoIP users need for more upload speed. Currently, most broadband users have between 128k and 384k of uploadable bandwidth per second, and given the all the new technology that is now used in the broadband connected homes, it’s not enough. For example, I have VOIP, … Read more
PointOne, which competes with Level3 and others has announced a platform that should be attractive to smaller ISP’s and regional cable companies that will enable them to sell VoIP to their customers. Obviously they are going after the SOHO and Small Business market, and that makes them a competitor to Covad and Covad’s acquisition of … Read more
LightReading is reporting that Skype has made a deal with Level3 to be one of their carriers here in the USA. With that move Skype moves from being a hobby, geek and techie toy to being a serious player. Level3 has one of the best networks, a highly capable softswitch and dial out ports all … Read more
Michael Robertson of MP3.com and Lindows fame loves to get sued because of all the publicity he gets generated by the big names (Microsoft, all the music labels, ect.). So its no surprise that he has named his Linux oriented phone service PhoneGaim. The last three letters, as in AIM for AOL’s Instant Messenger is … Read more
Yahoo, which by their actions continues to prove me right, has moved forward on their previously announced plans to be in the phone business with BT. Yahoo and BT will offer an all in one communicator, with Video coming in 2005. A second story from Reuters is here.
Packet8’s videophone, which is making its way to me by FedEx is about to be on sale in the Big Apple. On the surface the idea of a Videophone is a clear “sets them apart” strategy for Packet8. If it performs as described the often waited for capabilities of videophone calls can be a big … Read more
Talking Technologies has released a SIP and h.323 compatible client for the PocketPC 2003 platform. I still think until the manufacturers upgrade the mics on those devices, it will be garbage in, garbage out no matter how much is added to the software.
Pret A Manger, a chain of upscale quick service coffee, bread, salads and sandwiches in France and The UK has adopted VoIP to their DSL platform in the UK. While they are doing this for internal cost reductions and improved communications, it is similar to what Starbucks has done in the USA with T-Mobile for … Read more
I’ve been a tough critic of Stanaphone, largely for their lack of response to questions about their platform and capabilities, but the GeekZone’s review of their PocketPC capabilities has me wanting to learn more. If they are indeed pulling off a PocketPC client that has great audio fidelity, then users of the service may have … Read more
Modem maker Zoom, a company with a thirty year legacy has added a VoIP play to their offerings. What makes their offer so interesting is a per minute cost for occassional users and the fact that they are working with Level3. This is one more wine for the Broomfield, CO based carriers carrier. Zoom has … Read more
