October 3, 2008

What Does the Future Hold for VoIP?

Filed under: Technology Resources, World Of Telecommunication — admin @ 9:42 am

It seems that nothing can stop the runaway success of VoIP. Driven by increasingly widely available low cost broadband Internet telephony has become one of the fastest-growing applications on the net. But apart from cheap calls in the UK, there are other factors which have contributed to this hugely popular way of making calls. There is clearly a trend toward more innovative and more mobile services and this looks likely to ensure that demand for VoIP continues to expand. It is estimated that there are already around four million VoIP users in the UK, not counting business subscriptions.
Key figures in the industry point to the advent of ADSL broadband connections that do not require line rental for a conventional phone line (naked ADSL), and number portability between conventional and IP phone services as the two key developments that will bring inflate the profile of VoIP to new levels.

In fact the effect VoIP has had has been so profound that some have suggested that it may not be long before users can get rid of their traditional landline telephones completely in favour of a broadband phone.

Taking a more pragmatic view, there are issues that will need to be addressed before that can happen. In the United Kingdom VoIP providers like Vonage or VoIPTalk will have to look closely at both security and ease of use, as well as continue to deliver a convenient and financially viable service. They certainly offer cheap calls already but, what else do they need to do to ensure a prosperous future for VoIP?
As the Internet is a huge public space the VoIP traffic is no more immune from attack than any other data. Security is a worry for many users, particularly in the business community and the means to increase protection for users would be a welcome step in securing the long-term future of VoIP.

The ease of use issue may not remain a hindrance to development now that handsets that work on mobile networks and, via WiFi or Bluetooth links, over VoIP are now taking their place in the shops. This raises the prospect of using cheap VoIP services at home, in the office or at a WiFi hotspot, but still retaining the flexibility of mobile coverage when out and about.

Some VoIP companies are now selling these handsets, and have set up joint arrangements with wireless hotspots so that their subscribers can make and receive calls when out and about without the need for a computer.

It’s likely that some of the restrictions of such handsets i.e. difficulties in hotspots that use web pages for authentication to be addressed very soon.

The advance of newer networking technologies will further reduce the gap between fixed, mobile and VoIP services. Wireless broadband services, in particular WiMax, could create city-wide wireless hotspots, making it possible to make mobile VoIP calls in much wider areas.

August 16, 2008

The Samsung P260 in brief

Filed under: World Of Telecommunication — admin @ 2:59 am

Regrettably for Samsung, the P260 has not proven surprisingly popular with the public, in spite of this it is still worthy of consideration. The Samsung P260 is a very well designed handset with a contemporary feel to it.

The Samsung P260 is has bluetooth, so it can be used with with a great deal of mobile accessories. The Samsung P260 is compatible with 2G GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 . The P260 has an integrated 2 MP, 1600×1200 pixels, video(QCIF) camera. A WAP 2.0/xHTML compatible browser is also included allowing mobile Internet access. The screen is a TFT, 256K colors. Getting on to the all important battery cell life the Samsung P260 has 3:00 talk time and 220 hrs reserve time. A Standard battery, Li-Ion 960 mAh, battery is that is fitted to the Samsung P260. Compared to other models, the P260 is very small. The P260 is 119 g, in weight. Colour wise this mobile handset can only be bought in Black. The available ring-tones enabled on the P260 are Polyphonic (64 channels), MP3 as well as a vibrating tone . This phone has a number of extras such as:

  • Voice memo
  • Java MIDP 2.0
  • Organizer
  • MP3/ACC/ACC+ player
  • Regrettably for Samsung the P260 has some really competition from rival manufacturers products making it relatively easy to get a fantastic deal on this phone.

    Due to the rise of the Internet it has never been faster or cheaper to purchase a mobile phone. To find the best price try using a site that allows you to compare mobile phones to compare tariffs on the Samsung P260 .

    July 9, 2008

    Have Motorola got it right with the L6?

    Filed under: World Of Telecommunication — admin @ 11:50 am

    Strangely the Motorola L6 has not been particularly successful in terms of sales, which is a pity as it is actually a pretty good mobile handset. The overall design of this handset is average but practical. The L6 is an entry level mobile phone and, contrasted with some other mobile phones at this price it is functional, if a little basic.

    The Motorola L6 is shipped with a Standard battery, Li-Ion 820 mAh, battery cell. The Motorola L6 has a battery duration of 345 hrs standby charge and talk time of 5:50. The Motorola L6 is has bluetooth, making it effortless to integrate with devices, such as hands free sets or even a music system. The display type is CSTN, 65K colors. Polyphonic (24 channels), MP3 ring-tones are enabled on the Motorola L6 along with a vibrating alert . At 86 g, in weight the L6 is quite light for a phone in this price bracket. The Motorola L6 is one of the more compact phones on the market. The Motorola L6 is only available in Silver,. The L6 supports 2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - US version, . A VGA, 640×480 pixels, video camera is integrated into the L6 camera. For those that need access to the Internet on the move a WAP 2.0/xHTML browser is included.To allow mobile Internet access a WAP 2.0/xHTML browser is included. This handset is also equipped with , Push to talk, Calendar, Built-in handsfree, Calculator, Currency converter and Java MIDP 2.0.

    Even though obtaining a good price on the L6 is relatively easy, it may take you a while. There are a large number of mobile phone sites each supplying a large selection of of deals from various network providers. To find the best deal quickly it many be worth making use of a comparison site to find the best deals on the Motorola L6 .