Source: www.voip-news.com

Cablecom, the largest cable-network operator in Switzerland, is going to use SmartNode 4630 Multiport BRI VoIP Router for its connect PBX ISDN VoIP and data service for SMBs.

“As a business service provider, we require innovative technology with the highest level of reliability, and SmartNode hits both targets. Partnering with Patton-Inalp enabled us to establish our voice service at the highest level of quality,” said Sacha Jooss, Cablecom Product Manager

SmartNode 4630 provides up to 5 BRI ports and 8 VoIP channels.

“The SmartNode equipment works so reliably that management never hears from them, and that is a good sign. Selecting SmartNode enables us to meet the demanding expectations of traditional ISDN users,” said Jooss.

According to SmartNode’s manufacturer, Patton-Inalp Networks AG:

Cablecom’s decision was driven by Patton’s unique price-performance equation: SmartNode delivers voice quality comparable to ISDN combined with first-line stability and reliability in a low-cost, standalone form factor. A rich ISDN feature set allows users to use their handsets and PBX features exactly as they are accustomed.

Another deciding factor was the high-precision clock, unique to SmartNode, which eliminates interoperability failures with DECT, PBX and FAX communications that commonly occur when VoIP is deployed in ISDN environments.

Source: www.voip-news.com

VoIP in India could get a little more challenging to access. Thirty-nine off-shore providers are getting the cold shoulder from India’s Department of Telecom (DoT), which has ordered them blocked.

The country prohibits unlicensed providers from providing internet telephony services.

According to Business Line:

There are three types of calls which can be made using Internet telephony services. Subscribers will be allowed to make calls between one computer and another computer; between a computer and a mobile or a fixed line phone, and between mobile or fixed line phones. These calls can be made to any part of the world. The advantage for customers is that they can make long distance calls at local call charges.

However, in India, only unified access licence holders are permitted to offer all three types of Net telephony services. ISPs are allowed to offer only PC-to-PC calls and PC- to-mobile/fixed line that too on international calls.

Source: www.voip-news.com

The mobile VoIP service from Vopium is now available in the U.S. Service offers low-cost and free international mobile phone calls on GSM mobile handsets.

“Vopium is dedicated to helping people keep in touch, regardless of where they are in the world,” said Tanveer Sharif, CEO of Vopium. “We are delighted to be able to offer low-cost and free calling options to US GSM mobile users who want an affordable and convenient way to make international calls.”

How Vopium works:

Vopium is a free mobile software program that leverages mobile VoIP and Wi-Fi
technology to greatly reduce the cost of international phone calls made from
mobile phones while also maintaining excellent call quality. Free and easy to
download, Vopium integrates directly with the user’s mobile address book,
automatically re-routing all international calls via the least expensive method
available. In addition to heavily discounted international calls, Vopium users
can also slash the costs of sending text messages (SMS) abroad as each message
costs only USD .13.

Call for free using Vopium Wi-Fi:

Vopium users can also make free and heavily discounted calls using Vopium
Wi-Fi. Vopium automatically detects if a user is connected to Wi-Fi and enables
users to call other Vopium Wi-Fi users around the world for free. If a Vopium
Wi-Fi user calls a non-Vopium Wi-Fi user, they pay only the reduced
international Vopium rate.

Source: www.voip-news.com

Subscribers of Iristel can now get an exclusive virtual Algerian phone number from Algeria Connect, a new VoIP service of Algeria Telecom. That means that calls from Algeria can be made to subscribers anywhere in the world as if they are located right down the street.

“Algeria Telecom is committed to providing our subscribers with high-quality, low-cost solutions, enabling them to stay connected with family and friends on a global basis,” said Dr. Moussa Benhamadi, CEO of Algeria Telecom. “The Iristel Inbound DID solution effectively closes the gap between the PSTN (public switch telephone network) and VoIP networks to maintain the quality digital signal our customers have come to expect from Algeria Telecom, while allowing a limitless amount of concurrent incoming calls and lowering our monthly costs.”

According to the companies:

Iristel’s Inbound DID service is designed for calling card companies, VoIP carriers, inbound call centres, competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs) and virtual carriers requiring a local presence in multiple locations around the world. The service is designed for consumers, carriers and businesses that need to originate high-quality local calls from various international locations, in a cost-effective manner

“We are excited about our new alliance with Algeria Telecom and the possibilities it offers Iristel subscribers and partners around the world,” said Dr. Akram Benalia, President of Iristel Algeria. “This partnership allows Iristel and Algeria Telecom to provide customers with VoIP solutions in compliance with the highest IP telecommunications industry quality standards combined with an international level of customer service.”

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Source: www.voip-news.com

The VoIP winners in the IPSPA awards have been announced. Read VoIP News of the UK for more.

Andy Abramson at VoIP Watch tells us about a service that lets you click and banner and just make a call — no download or fuss required.

Wow, bad form CNET. Read about Tom Keating experience with a new VoIP service and how CNET snatched and ran with it on TMCnet’s VoIP and Gadgets Blog.

Source: www.voip-news.com

Geeks On Call Holdings, Inc.has partnered with Tech Solutions, Inc. Geeks On Call will provide IT and VoIP support for Allstate insurance agents in the D.C. Metro area through Tech Solutions.

“The partnership between Geeks on Call and Tech Solutions will give our franchise partners another advantage over the competition by allowing them to provide another essential office component in a cost-driven business environment. By providing VoIP phone solutions in addition to our current services, our franchise partners will be able to offer a single company solution to all network, computer, service and communications needs for any business,” said Geeks On Call Business Manager Bob Beatty.

According to the companies:

Through the partnership, Geeks On Call’s certified computer professionals are able to provide on-site installation and support of hardware, ISP issues, Local Area Networks and PCs. Phones and firewalls will be configured by Tech Solutions, and off-site phone support will come from their network of trained technicians. The companies plan to expand the partnership to cover more of the country as the relationship develops.

“It is with great pleasure that we have partnered with a classy organization like Geeks on Call,” said Putiyon. “During our recent ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new location, we announced that Tech Solutions and Geeks on Call will jointly pursue the Allstate opportunity: Allstate agents have been given 16 months by their corporate office to convert to their own independent technology and find tech support elsewhere … . We have developed a high quality and efficient turnkey solution for Allstate agents … and take pride in helping [them] make this conversion a smooth one. Together with Geeks on Call, we will expand across the country and beyond the Allstate opportunity to offer solid, broad tech services to small, medium, and large business that will be unrivaled in this market.”

Source: www.voip-news.com

There is a great article on TimesOnline of the UK — it’s one of those things that takes all the guesswork out of choosing the right service.

See, after testing out different VoIP services, the TimesOnline named the best VoIP services for a variety of uses. What should you use if use Wi-Fi only? What about for an easy install? How about to use on an iPhone? Totally handy.

Check it out here.

Source: gigaom.com

Source: www.voip-news.com

T-Mobile is getting in on the VoIP wave.

The company has launched Hotspot@Home, an unlimited calling plan where you use your existing broadband connection and a T-Mobile provided wireless router. The cost? $10 a month, if you have a qualified T-Mobile phone plan. Sorry folks with other wireless carriers – you aren’t eligible.

The wireless router will run you $50. And there is a $200 fee if you cancel the service before the contract is up. Other than that, it’s a bargain at $10 per month.

The service allows you to port your current phone number as well. And it includes the standard fare of voicemail, caller id, call waiting, call forwarding and 3-way calling.

To learn more, click here.

I wonder how long it will be before the other wireless biggies begin offering similar plans as add ons . . .

Source: www.voip-news.com

Callers in Connecticut have a new option for phone service: AT&T U-verse Voice, AT&T’s brand of VoIP service. The digital voice service launched Monday for Connecticut residents. Customers can now combine all of their communication needs including wireline voice, wireless voice, broadband and television in the company’s IP triple play options.

AT&T U-verse Voice is a little different in terms of managed IP-based service. Instead of being delivered over the internet, it’s delivered over AT&T’s fiber network, which according to the company results in better sound quality and reliability.

“Consumers want their services to work together to keep them connected to their world, and AT&T U-verse Voice is another way we’re helping consumers do that better than anyone else,” said Chad Townes, AT&T vice president and general manager for Connecticut. “Just like U-verse TV has changed the way people watch television, U-verse Voice will change the way people use their home phone.”
But then, how is U-verse VoIP? The voice and wireless voice mail boxes are accessible both online and on traditional phone lines. It also features click-to-call functionality and Locate Me, which allows calls to simultaneously go to up to four wireless or landline phones.

Prices start at $30 a month. To learn more, click here.

Source: andyabramson.blogs.com

A report on DSLReports brings to light a practice that has been long going on in the mobile industry over to VoIP.

Source: snapvoip.blogspot.com

Tpad, the Global Phone Network, have slashed 30% off all worldwide call charges for the day beginning November 07th 2007 in celebration of the Diwali festival.

The popular VoIP provider,Tpad, is cutting the cost of calls to any country in the world which means that families that live countries apart can stay in touch for less.

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