Not Apple, Linksys launches iPhone for VoIP market
Source: voipcentral.org
Going by media reports for the last few days, I presumed Apple would launch its iPhone on Monday. However, it proved wrong. Linksys, a division of Cisco Systems has announced the launch of its two latest iPhones, model CIT400 and WIP320 for VoIP market.
These two models are compatible with Skype. The model CIT400 is a Dual-Mode Internet Telephony Kit that has a cordless phone base station. It plugs straightly into your network through Ethernet. The iPhone contains Skype software to enable the user to make VoIP calls without seating before a computer.
The WIP320 is a WiFi phone. The customers can make calls while they are outside home. The phone requires WiFi hotspot to initiate VoIP calls. It is bit expensive than the model 400 since it provides the customers to take their Skype account anywhere they like. The price of WIP320 is nearly $199.99 and the price of CIT400 is about $179.99.
Mike Pocock, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Linksys says,
As the next generation of handheld devices, Linksys iPhone voice solutions and products are changing the way people communicate with their friends, family and colleagues. They enable compelling internet services, allow consumers to know when their contacts are available for calls, and offer access to personal content like music, movies and live video cameras.
Ciscos subsidiary Linksys has marketed more than three million VoIP products worldwide since the summer of 2004. It has produced seven phones in its iPhone product line during this period.
