Monthly Archives: February 2005

With all the hype surrounding the growing use of Internet telephony, discussion about how Web-based voice traffic will be protected is just starting to gain momentum. Among the issues being touted by firms hoping to take advantage of the security … Continue reading →

As Canada's telecom regulator dithers over whether and/or how to regulate Internet telephony, the European Union has decided to let all service providers compete on a level playing field. Given there are 25 countries involved, the decision is complex but … Continue reading →

Here's an idea that came from consultant Kaan Yigit: he believes Internet telephony service providers are making a strategic error by using low long-distance prices to go after new customers. This is a mistake, he said, because most of this … Continue reading →

Had a lengthy conversation today with VOIP Inc. CEO Steven Ivester, who believes the price of Internet telephony service will continue to slide to the point where “VOIP will be free”. At first blush, this view does not appear to … Continue reading →

Not sure if Research in Motion is too pleased with a column I wrote in today's National Post about some confusion I have over their licensing and messaging strategies. During interviews with co-CEOs Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis, I attempted … Continue reading →

Some much-needed good news for the bruised, battered and consolidating telecom market in the U.S. as the Telecommunications Industry Association expects the industry to grow 9.5% a year from 2004 to 2008. This would boost the size of the industry … Continue reading →