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There is a new handset coming from TCM Mobile that will work on both the TCM Mobile Cellular VoIP Network and on traditional GSM cellular networks. The dual band phone is scheduled for release in two to three months.

“While our new handset is scheduled for release in two to three months, we can currently take any existing dual band handset available on the market and, together with its manufacturer, embed TCM’s revolutionary, patented software into it. This represents a significant opportunity for these manufacturers to grow sales of their own branded handsets in conjunction with the deployment of TCM’s Cellular VoIP network,” said a TCM Mobile senior executive.

According to TCM Mobile:

With existing dual band handsets currently on the market, the GSM cellular service is the default mode while WiFi is a value added feature allowing for lower cost service in home/office enterprise environments. TCM’s dual band device, however, is the first of its kind whereby the Cellular VoIP service is the default mode while a GSM network can be used when outside TCM’s coverage area.

Source: www.voip-news.com

KT Networks is adding a new VoIP feature to its Windows Mobile smartphone. The company is using HD voice technology from Global IP Solutions.

“We knew it was necessary to use a VoIP product for KT Networks’ smartphone that would provide our customers with superior voice quality, especially under challenged network conditions. GIPS was able to handle all the complex voice processing tasks that met KT Networks exacting standards,” said Kim Young-Joo, Vice President, KT Networks. “KT Networks is a company that creates value for our customers and we are committed to developing high-quality products that exceed our customers’ expectations.”

According to the companies:

GIPS VoiceEngine can provide HD voice quality on mobile phones enabling clear, consistent conversation in addition to optimizing bandwidth on congested networks. GIPS has set the standard for the industry’s highest level of voice quality over IP networks. The Company’s cutting-edge technology for processing real-time voice and video over IP is used globally by hundreds of millions of users every day.

“KT Networks is a company with a reputation for excellence. By selecting GIPS VoiceEngine technology, KT Networks has validated the quality of GIPS’ products above all our competitors,” said GIPS Chief Executive Officer, Emerick Woods. “Here at GIPS our customers are the first priority and we always strive to deliver the best products and services to them. Our technology and skills will enable KT Networks to clearly differentiate themselves from the competition by providing HD voice capabilities on a mobile phone.”

Source: www.voip-news.com

A new report from Pyramid Research shows that El Salvador’s fixed and mobile data markets will double by 2014 thanks to growing use of mobile data services, fixed broadband and pay-TV.

“Mobile services and broadband have been the engine for growth with penetration of the population closing at 100 percent and 2 percent, respectively, in 2008. Pyramid expects that the Salvadorian telecommunications markets will see most growth from mobile data services, fixed broadband, and pay-TV, all of which are underpenetrated segments as of 2009,”says Jose Magana, analyst and author of the report.

According to the report:

Communications Markets in El Salvador offers a precise, incisive profile of the country’s converged telecommunications, media, and technology sectors based on proprietary data from our research in the Salvadorian market. The 28-page report provides detailed competitive analysis of both the fixed and mobile sectors, tracks the market shares of technologies and services, and monitors the introduction and spread of new technologies such as WiMax, IPTV, and VoIP. This executive study provides a comprehensive view of the Salvadorian communications market by analyzing key trends, evaluating near-term opportunities, and assessing upcoming risks and factors. Download an excerpt of this report here: http://www.pyr.com/downloads.htm?id=18&SC=PR052909_CIRELS

“Mobile data services is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.6 percent over the next five years, thanks to infotainment services such as music, ringtones, mobile video, and mobile Internet,” Magana says. “Pyramid anticipates operators will focus their efforts on promoting data services as 3G handsets will account for 36 percent of the total base by 2014 from 4 percent in 2009,” he says.

Source: www.voip-news.com

When there are natural or human-caused disasters, you need communication to be restored quickly and kept up so that critical communications can reach their destination. Verizon Business’s new Emergency Response Mobile Communications Service does just that. And they can do it from anywhere in North America.

“Obviously, the faster a company can overcome an unplanned communication disruption, the faster it can get back to business,” said Diane McCarthy, senior vice president, network field operations. “But to be most effective, ERMCS needs to be incorporated into a larger business continuity plan. We can help on that score as well by providing professional consulting services that can include developing, assessing and testing response plans.”

According to Verizon:

ERMCS vehicles use satellite links to restore vital business communications. Each self-sufficient vehicle is equipped with wired VoIP telephones and wired and wireless Ethernet access for laptops. Several vehicle configurations are available, including 40-foot and 53-foot vehicles that offer up to 24 individual work stations, each with its own telephone jack, Ethernet port and electrical outlet. These vehicles provide local, long-distance and international calling, along with Internet access and fax service.

“While the details can vary by company, a complete business continuity plan will include a way to reestablish communications,” said McCarthy. “The ERMCS can successfully fulfill that role by offering a complete package of communication offerings combined with reliability and flexibility.”

Source: www.voip-news.com

There is a new cellular service that’s using free, unlicensed spectrum to offer high-quality sevice using VoIP technology. TCM Mobile says that they introduced the service after several years of development and testing, and that it’s available for licensing. This allows carriers to enter the market without purchasing dedicated spectrum.

“TCM Mobile has resolved the major challenges associated with developing this type of system, such as eliminating interference, roaming seamlessly (seamless hand-off) and creating a successful network architecture,” said a senior TCM Mobile executive. “We are proud to announce that we have achieved our goals and look forward to demonstrating our technology to the world.”

According to TCM:

With its own team of engineers, TCM Mobile has developed and built the entire system, including base stations, handsets and all related hardware and software necessary to operate, maintain and control its system.

TCM Mobile has deployed its network in downtown Syracuse, New York, a city well-known for field-testing of emerging communication technologies, with the support of the city and its technology-friendly environment.

Source: www.voip-news.com

Angola and Mozambique represent two emerging communications market where revenues from mobile communications are expected to be considerably higher over the next few years, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan.

“Mozambique and Angola are both emerging from long civil wars,” said Frost & Sullivan research analyst Silvia Hirano Venter. “Their governments have put together reconstruction plans to rebuild the basic infrastructure from roads and power supply to communications.”

According to Frost & Sullivan:

Many foreign companies have been attracted to these countries due to their available commodities and high GDP growth rates. They are creating a demand for a range of services, with communications being high on the list. As they are not just basing themselves in cities with established fixed-line infrastructure, there is a significant opportunity for mobile technologies.

“Foreign companies are importing staff from countries with developed technology, so they are likely to demand services like VoIP and value added services,” Venter said. “Operators are therefore investing in infrastructure development to support these services.”

Additionally, local populations are increasing in their demands for communication services including basic voice and sms.

“Operators in both countries will have to look at offering services that are in line with the needs of the population,” Venter says. “For instance, services customised to sugar farmers in Mozambique, such as commodity prices on demand, could be quite successful.”

Source: www.voip-news.com

Is mobile voice traffic going to transition to mobile VoIP? According to a recent prediction, 50 percent of it will be mobile VoIP by 2019. Read about it on VoIP & Gadgets Blog.

Fring has secured an additional $10 million in funding. Read about it on VoIP News of the UK.

SIP to Skype calling? VoIP Watch says it’s just a matter of when.

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VoIP is persona non grata in the new Microsoft Mobile Market store set to launch later this year. So are applications that will change the default browser on a Windows-based mobile phone.  … but that’s not all.

According to PC World:

Among the list of prohibited applications is VoIP services that run over an operator’s network. That’s a common item on such lists because operators fear that the services will displace their own voice offerings, which bring in the bulk of their revenue. Developers presumably will be able to offer VoIP applications that use Wi-Fi, though.

Also forbidden are programs that allow people to shop at competing application stores, or that change a phone’s default browser, search client or media player. Developers will also be unable to build programs that change the default phone dialer, short message service or multimedia messaging service interface. That could help ensure that standards for services like MMS are upheld.

Seems like a lot of rein-holding to me. And if there is one thing that we all know, it’s that the tighter you hold the reins, the less control you have.

Source: www.voip-news.com

Eavesdropping shouldn’t be easy. However, with the increase in a mobile workforce, keeping lines secure is becoming harder and harder. But Qnective has your back.

A new software solution allows companies to make eavesdrop-proof calls to commercially available mobile phones. Qtack secureServer can be used by up to 1,000 users for calls on the go or on their PC or notebook computer. Qnective is a mobile VoIP and data solutions provider.

According to the company:

Qnective developed the “Qtalk secureServer” for companies with an enhanced need for security. It offers secure mobile telephony with the telephone numbers and mobile phones you currently use. Your contracts with the respective mobile providers also continue to be valid. The solution can thus be easily integrated into your existing communication environment. A web-based security manager administers the system. The solution offers excellent voice quality and is virtually available everywhere in the world despite the high security standards.

Source: www.voip-news.com

There is a new solution that combines unified communications with fixed to mobile convergence designed for wireless operators who market value-added services to the SMB market. CommuniGate Systems has launched CommuniGate Systems Mobile Office.

The new offering sets mobile operators up to delivery a virtualized office with UC as Software as a Service for SMBs.

It includes a Flash-based Web 2.0 client, Pronto!, which works on PCs, Mac, or Linux machines. Pronto! facilitates messaging, contacts and collaboration tools including shared folders and calendars. Currently, Mobile Office is supported for iPhone 3G, Nokia, and WinMobile devices.

“We see many businesses shifting to mobile broadband services,” explains Simon Paton, managing director of CommuniGate Systems UK, “Small companies want Unified Communications, but they need it delivered by SaaS as mobility is the key feature businesses want today. With a fixed to mobile convergence solution, such as Mobile Office, mobile operators will be able to extract value from the huge investments they made in building out their 3G network with the highest value customer – the business subscriber, and deliver the mobile unified communications organisations demand.”

According to the company:

The complete line of value added services via CommuniGate Systems Mobile Office is built upon the CommuniGate Pro Unified Communications platform, the most reliable SaaS delivery platform that delivers virtualisation of domains with a modular feature set, powerful class of service provisioning, and a live rolling updates change management capability not found in other solutions. The platform’s exclusive Dynamic Clustering architecture provides 99.999% uptime in a multi-tenant architecture with no single point of failure, and allows SaaS providers to add front-end or back-end nodes as needed without any downtime or service interruption http://tiny.cc/jmEwv. CommuniGate Pro makes it easy for service providers and operators to offer business class services with costs that decline as virtualised client volume increases. CommuniGate Pro is the only truly integrated mobile unified communications platform that was built to power all forms of IP communications in one integrated platform.

Source: www.voip-news.com

A few weeks ago, I wrote about a new mobile VoIP service that is making big promises called ZER01. The service offers low-cost, high-feature, unlimited mobile VoIP calling. It’s a tall order that could define mobile service much in the way digital service did when it outpaced analog service in the late 1990s.

Well, VoIP-News has a new feature up that explores this service and how it could revolutionalize mobile service.

Here’s a snippet:

What makes ZER01 unique is that it uses only wireless data links to handsets, rather than cellular voice links. It relies on major GSM cellular carriers for those links and transports both voice and data over them, encoding the voice as IP packets. It puts client software on the handset, gives each handset its own IP address, and sets up a VPN (virtual private network) or encrypted data tunnel between the handset and its switches. Except for those “last mile” wireless connections, the service runs entirely over the company’s own switching and backbone network infrastructure.

This approach makes ZER01 a true mobile VoIP carrier. Though some reports have described it as an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator), ZER01 disputes the description. That term typically refers to companies simply selling under their own names a major carrier’s mobile service running over the carrier’s network. ZER01, by contrast, is selling its own service running entirely over its own network except for the wireless last  mile.

Thoughts?

Source: www.voip-news.com

What’s coming on the VoIP horizon? More VoIP over WiMAX — except it’s going mobile.

Mobile Voice over WiMAX on the Clearwire network is in testing, according to news reports. The service is being tested in Portland, Oregon, and is expected to launch next year.

According to MultiChannel News:

Clearwire will look at adding mobile voice to its product line in 2010, and has discussed working with its cable partners to offer mobile voice services and handsets as well, said chief strategy officer Scott Richardson.

“The plan this year is to test out the mobile VoIP handsets,” he said. “We’re testing the usage model, and the integration with your home phone and the WiMax network, and how you hand off to a cellular network” like Sprint Nextel’s 3G network.

The “new” Clearwire was formed last December, combining the legacy company’s operations with Sprint’s WiMax wireless business. The new entity has received a $3.2 billion cash investment from Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, Intel and Google. The MSO partners have the option to buy WiMax access services on a wholesale basis from Clearwire.