VOIP Broad Band Phones

6 09 2008

Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) Phones are referred to as just Broad band Phones. The main function of a Broad Band phone using VOIP is to convert voice data (analog) into digital data for transmission over the Internet. They are connected to the high speed internet through computers to enable voice communication. By this innovation VOIP Broad Band Phones have turned the internet into a carrier for free phone calls, by going around the normal phone companies.

VOIP Broad Band phones are a product of revolutionary technology which can change the entire way people speak to each other around the world. There are a few VOIP service providers who are growing by the day now, and major phone companies are busy setting up shop in various markets around the world with different calling plans with free VOIP Broad Band phones bundled in. FCC and other regulatory bodies all over the world are eagerly busy investigating and predicting the ramifications and future risks in usage of VOIP Broad Band phones and their prevention.

We will look into the basic technology of VOIP Broad Band phones working and it’s potential in replacing the traditional phone systems.

The most intriguing feature of VOIP Broad Band phones is that they look just like their predecessors with cradle, buttons and handsets. A normal telephone is connected to wall socket using a RJ-11 connector, whereas VOIP Broad Band phones are connected to your computer or router using a RJ-45 connector. All VOIP Broad Band phones come with preloaded software to handle any IP calls. Technology is already moving towards Wi-Fi VOIP Broad Band phones which can be used to make calls from any Wi-Fi hotspot.

In addition to usage of VOIP Broad Band phones, VOIP can also use ATA sets i.e. simple telephone like boxes that connect to your computer and convert your analog voice data into digital signals. VOIP also connects computer to computer calls where you do not need any extra hardware apart from a standard computer system with headphone and internet connection. Except for what you pay for your internet connection, there is no extra cost involved in both these options. VOIP Broad Band phones are dedicated instruments used only for making calls over VOIP.

If you want to have a go at VOIP Broad Band phones features, you can sample the free versions on the internet to check out connectivity and sound quality. One place I can suggest is the latest version of Yahoo Messenger Version 7.0 which is Voice enabled. You can make computer to computer calls using Yahoo Messenger. It is very easy to implement, just try it out. One other place you could take a look at is www.skype.com. VOIP Broad Band phones are certainly here to stay despite the internet sops and other devices available.

If you are a long distance caller you could be involuntarily making VOIP calls without using a VOIP Broad Band phone and at normal cost. Most phone companies around the world are trying to reduce their bandwidth by routing a few thousand calls through circuit switches onto an IP gateway. On the receiving end, they just reverse the process, somewhat similar to multiplexing.

Over time all of the current phone technology involving circuit switched networks will be replaced by packet switching technology. VOIP technology is efficient on financial and infrastructure needs, it costs less and takes lesser infrastructure and is more efficient. VOIP Broad Band phones have made their way into most corporate houses; it is only a matter of time before they barge into our homes.

More than 5 million households will be using VOIP Broad Band phones by the end of 2006 says the Forrester Research Group. One cannot escape the VOIP Broad Band phones as a means of communication.

VOIP Broad Band phones score on the basis of cost and flexibility. It can be said that they are free to use, unless you use your broadband connection only for your VOIP Broad Band phones. You can virtually call from anywhere in the world where u can access a broadband internet connection. You can carry your VOIP Broad Band phones anywhere to use your laptop to make PC to PC calls.

VOIP companies are offering rate plans similar to cellular phones for customers who want only VOIP Broad Band phones. They vary anywhere from $30 to $80 per month. They are also offering a lot of freebies including free VOIP Broad Band phones to go with them which make these rates further economical.

For further information on VOIP Service Providers, you are encouraged to visit http://www.voip-serviceproviders.info to discover the benefits of the VOIP phone system.



The 7900 Prism by Nokia

27 08 2008

The 7900 Prism embodies all that is special about Nokia. As a entry level phone the 7900 Prism is reasonably well featured compared to some other models for this price. The Nokia 7900 Prism is a very well designed mobile handset with a contemporary feel to it.

If you are after a real bargain, shop online where it is easy to find lots of great bargains to choose from. Ordering online can deliver some significant cost savings, believe it or not, it is possible to get 12 months half price line rental on the Nokia 7900 Prism , which, in theory, will not cost you anything.

The 7900 Prism is compact and easy to carry. If colour is important you may like to know that the 7900 Prism can only be bought in Black. The 7900 Prism is 101 g in weight. Polyphonic (64 channels), MP3 ring-tones are enabled on the Nokia 7900 Prism as well as a vibration alert . Moving on to the display the handset is supplied with a 2 inch screen, which is quite a small display for the cost of this phone. The screen is a OLED, 16M colors. The Nokia 7900 Prism comes equipped with bluetooth, meaning it extremely convenient to integrate with devices, like wireless headsets or a computer. The Nokia 7900 Prism is shipped with a Standard battery, Li-Ion 850 mAh (BL-6P) battery cell. Moving on to the all important battery cell duration the Nokia 7900 Prism has 240 hrs standby charge and 3:00 talk time. The 7900 Prism is compatible with 2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 and 3G UMTS 850 / 2100 . A 2 MP, 1600×1200 pixels, video(QCIF), flash camera is integrated into the 7900 Prism 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. The 7900 Prism also has , Calendar, Calculator, Living wallpaper, Built-in handsfree, Configurable keypad backlighting color, MP3/AAC/eAAC+/WMA player, Voice memo and Java MIDP 2.0.

Although this is a relatively recent model, the Nokia 7900 Prism faces a lot of competition. This means it is quite easy to pick up a fantastic deal on this phone.



A great phone from Samsung (the Samsung D900i)

12 07 2008

Unfortunately for brand, the D900i has not proved pretty popular with customers, even so it is still worth thinking about. For the money the Samsung D900i is quite well featured. Like other comparable models from Samsung the design is quite contemporary and would be appealing to a broad range of users.

The Samsung D900i is has bluetooth, so it will work with with the majority of mobile phone accessories such as wireless headsets. The Samsung D900i supports 2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 . The D900i has an integrated 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 pixels, autofocus, video(CIF), flash 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. The display is a TFT, 256K colors. The battery fitted to the D900i is a Li-Ion 800 mAh. In terms of battery duration the Samsung D900i has 1:30 talk time and 250 hrs standby time. The Samsung D900i can be bought in, Black and Wine-Red. The D900i weighs 85 g which is acceptable for a mobile phone in this class. When compared to other phones on the market the Samsung D900i is very compact and easy to carry. The ring-tones on the D900i are Polyphonic (64 channels), MP3 on top of which is a vibration alert. The D900i also has, Voice memo, TV output, Document viewer, Java MIDP 2.0, Organizer, FM radio, MP3/AAC/ACC+ player and Built-in handsfree.

Although this is quite a new model, the Samsung D900i has some stiff competition from rival manufacturers products. This means that it is possible to pick up a great deal on this mobile handset. The most popular way to shop for a mobile at the current time is from the Internet as opposed to high street shops. Shopping online can save you a significant amount of money, it is even possible to get free line rental for 9 months on the Samsung D900i , which may never cost a cent.



Scottish Bill incriminates Explicit Communication

24 06 2008

Scottish mobile users may be in jeopardy for incrimination, due to their violation of the Sexual Offences Bill. The Scottish residents are being tried for illicit communications through text messages and emails, with the use of their mobile broadband. The new legislation commenced by the Scottish government will result in strong penalties for those who were incriminated. If sexual messages were regarded as humiliation for the recipient, the communication is considered as an illegal offence.

The recent bill is an uncompromised revision as part of the sex crime legislation which exists across Scotland. The bill requires that those who violate the laws face large penalization, facing up to ten years of hard jail time. The legislation’s purpose is to create a legal framework to oppose sexual crimes. The bill will become iffy as to its criticality. Deciding at which point flirting becomes criminal activity. It will most likely cause a remorse for those who commit such activity, most of which consist of male users.

The court considers any such message as one which causes a resulting emotional feeling to the recipient. Any unsolicited message which is designed to release sexual gratification, humiliation, or distress, can be deemed as unethical; resulting in criminal investigation of the issue. The new legislation also ceases the deployment of pornographic material between subscribers, whether or not the recipients wish to receive it.