Nokia Announces VoIP Plans, Hints at Wi-Fi Phones
Isn't the Goal?...
Supposedly what companies are working towards is a phone that, when you're out and about, uses the usual cellular networks; but when you're at home, will 'roam' onto your local network and use your broadband connection to make ultra-cheap VoIP calls. A sort of 'fixed mobile' hybrid. Advantage: still mobile, but calls at home are incredibly cheap
At least, that's where I keep hearing we're going. 😕
BetterThanJake said:...
Isn't the goal of the VoIP not to supplant wireless, but to complement it?
Supposedly what companies are working towards is a phone that, when you're out and about, uses the usual cellular networks; but when
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BetterThanJake said:...
Isn't the goal of the VoIP not to supplant wireless, but to complement it?
Supposedly what companies are working towards is a phone that, when you're out and about, uses the usual cellular networks; but when
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Are wireless companies in trouble?
Echternacht said:
If VoIP catches on, and it will, how much trouble would wireless companies be?
Cellular networks should always be in demand, but it's common landline companies that are being hurt by VoIP. The majo...
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Echternacht said:
If VoIP catches on, and it will, how much trouble would wireless companies be?
Mobile carriers are only in trouble when you can start receiving a wifi signal everywhere and wifi billing issues are ...
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