It had been a long time that I did not update the blog. I buy a new notebook today. I had do something for myself.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Wi-Fi Alliance Certifies Nearly 100 Phones
Wi-Fi Alliance Certifies Nearly 100 Phones
BY GLENN FLEISHMAN
The Wi-Fi Alliance says that nearly 100 handsets are certified: The group has certified 82 dual-mode handsets and 10 Wi-Fi-only phones. The idea of certifying voice handsets that incorporate Wi-Fi allows the alliance to ensure both interoperability and better performance. Frank Hanzlik, the alliance’s executive director, said in an interview that this testing helps the manufacturer produce devices that function better in difficult RF environments, as well as align the phone’s function relative to Wi-Fi gateways. The alliance has also been working closely with the CTIA, the cell industry’s trade group.
Hanzlik said that he has been working to raise awareness of the WMM (Wireless Multimedia) extensions that allow voice packets to achieve priority across a network, WPA2 security, and the special WMM Power Save mode, which can extend battery life by 25 to 40 percent on a handset through better management of unnecessary communications with a gateway. Hanzlik expects over time to see WMM and WMM Power Save in more gateways. WMM Power Save could be a simple upgrade for most routers, as it requires no changes in the radio. Incompatible power save modes can actually waste power, and the alliance would like all makers to move towards their certified version.
For large-scale hotspot networks, moving to WMM Power Save could dramatically improve the experience of mobile users making Wi-Fi calls. “When you look at these very, very large operators like T-Mobile here in the US, or some of the folks in the Wireless Broadband Alliance [a worldwide consortium of hotspot operators], we’re trying to get the word out to these folks” to upgrade their networks or plan to include WMM Power Save from the beginning.
Posted by Glennf at February 11, 2007 10:00 PM
BY GLENN FLEISHMAN
The Wi-Fi Alliance says that nearly 100 handsets are certified: The group has certified 82 dual-mode handsets and 10 Wi-Fi-only phones. The idea of certifying voice handsets that incorporate Wi-Fi allows the alliance to ensure both interoperability and better performance. Frank Hanzlik, the alliance’s executive director, said in an interview that this testing helps the manufacturer produce devices that function better in difficult RF environments, as well as align the phone’s function relative to Wi-Fi gateways. The alliance has also been working closely with the CTIA, the cell industry’s trade group.
Hanzlik said that he has been working to raise awareness of the WMM (Wireless Multimedia) extensions that allow voice packets to achieve priority across a network, WPA2 security, and the special WMM Power Save mode, which can extend battery life by 25 to 40 percent on a handset through better management of unnecessary communications with a gateway. Hanzlik expects over time to see WMM and WMM Power Save in more gateways. WMM Power Save could be a simple upgrade for most routers, as it requires no changes in the radio. Incompatible power save modes can actually waste power, and the alliance would like all makers to move towards their certified version.
For large-scale hotspot networks, moving to WMM Power Save could dramatically improve the experience of mobile users making Wi-Fi calls. “When you look at these very, very large operators like T-Mobile here in the US, or some of the folks in the Wireless Broadband Alliance [a worldwide consortium of hotspot operators], we’re trying to get the word out to these folks” to upgrade their networks or plan to include WMM Power Save from the beginning.
Posted by Glennf at February 11, 2007 10:00 PM
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Costco Wholesale Business Centers to Sell Sotto Wireless Office Telephone Service
SEATTLE, Jul 11, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sotto Wireless ( www.sotto.com) today announced that its all-in-one wireless and office phone communications service, Sotto@SOHO, will be sold through Costco Wholesale Business Center stores beginning today at the Fife, Washington, Costco store. Other participating stores will include Costco Business Centers in Lynnwood, Washington, Hayward, California, and Phoenix.
Sotto services combine the savings of hosted VoIP with the freedom of cellular telephony, allowing small businesses to communicate like big companies at a fraction of the cost. Subscribers get the mobility of cellular along with the services traditionally associated with an office PBX -- extension dialing, call transfers and an automated attendant -- all with one phone number that follows them anywhere they do business.
Sotto@SOHO is for businesses of up to 10 employees working anywhere -- at a central office, remote and home offices, or on the road. All Sotto phones place and receive calls over VoIP for a low fixed monthly rate when in range of a self-installed Sotto Wi-Fi Gateway. Away from the office, Sotto's Business Anywhere(TM) Nokia smart phones switch to the GSM cellular network.
"Costco Wholesale Business Centers offer an array of services important to business owners," said Richard Chavez, Senior Vice President, Costco Wholesale. "Sotto@SOHO is targeted to businesses that are focused on value for what they spend. We're pleased to add Sotto@SOHO to our lineup."
With the growth of mobile phone services as the norm for businesses of all size, and often the only phone service for start-ups and small businesses, Sotto sought to give people the ability to pick up calls from the office as well as the road. Users have one number, one phone and one voice mailbox that work the same, no matter where they are. In addition, users do not need to worry about racking up minutes charges on their cell phones since they have unlimited minutes through the Sotto Gateway. Business owners retain control of their most valuable asset, customer communications, through Sotto's innovative Service Manager that gives administrators access to detailed usage and calling records on business lines.
"Businesses can't afford to miss calls, but many can't afford to pay for the increasingly high costs of multiple telephony options -- as anyone with both land lines and cell phones knows," said Rod Nelson, CEO, Sotto Wireless. "Sotto@SOHO gives users the benefits of both services -- the mobility of cell phones and the permanence of office systems -- for one easy-on-the-budget price. Plus it keeps ownership of customer communications in the hands of the business owner."
Costco will sell Sotto@SOHO starter kits containing two Nokia E51 smart phones and a Sotto Gateway for $399. A $699 kit includes two Nokia E61i smart phones, a Sotto Gateway and a Polycom IP320 desk phone with Office Attendant. Service plans start at $49.95 per month for unlimited nationwide VoIP calling, plus cellular bundles as low as $49.95 for 1,000 voice minutes. Sotto cellular bundles are shared among all of the business' users, never expire and only need to be purchased again after they're used up. As a special introductory offer, Sotto is providing 90 days of free wireless VoIP service, 1,000 cellular voice minutes, 20 MB of data, 100 text messages and a 60-day money-back guarantee.
Sotto@SOHO is also available through Sotto's online store at www.sotto.com, in addition to the Costco Warehouse Business Centers in Fife, Washington, and soon in Lynnwood, Washington, Hayward, California, and Phoenix.
About Sotto Wireless
Sotto Wireless, Inc. is a leading provider of all-in-one business communications services that combine the mobility of cellular phones with the functionality of office phone systems into one simple service. Sotto's platform includes the latest phones and integrated Web-based management tools, transforming customers' communications into a competitive asset and lowering costs. For more information on Sotto Wireless, visit www.sottowireless.com.
SOURCE: Sotto Wireless
McKenzie Worldwide
Megan McKenzie, 503-863-2001
meganm@mckenzieworldwide.com
or
Rob Goodman, 503-863-2004
robg@mckenzieworldwide.com
Sotto services combine the savings of hosted VoIP with the freedom of cellular telephony, allowing small businesses to communicate like big companies at a fraction of the cost. Subscribers get the mobility of cellular along with the services traditionally associated with an office PBX -- extension dialing, call transfers and an automated attendant -- all with one phone number that follows them anywhere they do business.
Sotto@SOHO is for businesses of up to 10 employees working anywhere -- at a central office, remote and home offices, or on the road. All Sotto phones place and receive calls over VoIP for a low fixed monthly rate when in range of a self-installed Sotto Wi-Fi Gateway. Away from the office, Sotto's Business Anywhere(TM) Nokia smart phones switch to the GSM cellular network.
"Costco Wholesale Business Centers offer an array of services important to business owners," said Richard Chavez, Senior Vice President, Costco Wholesale. "Sotto@SOHO is targeted to businesses that are focused on value for what they spend. We're pleased to add Sotto@SOHO to our lineup."
With the growth of mobile phone services as the norm for businesses of all size, and often the only phone service for start-ups and small businesses, Sotto sought to give people the ability to pick up calls from the office as well as the road. Users have one number, one phone and one voice mailbox that work the same, no matter where they are. In addition, users do not need to worry about racking up minutes charges on their cell phones since they have unlimited minutes through the Sotto Gateway. Business owners retain control of their most valuable asset, customer communications, through Sotto's innovative Service Manager that gives administrators access to detailed usage and calling records on business lines.
"Businesses can't afford to miss calls, but many can't afford to pay for the increasingly high costs of multiple telephony options -- as anyone with both land lines and cell phones knows," said Rod Nelson, CEO, Sotto Wireless. "Sotto@SOHO gives users the benefits of both services -- the mobility of cell phones and the permanence of office systems -- for one easy-on-the-budget price. Plus it keeps ownership of customer communications in the hands of the business owner."
Costco will sell Sotto@SOHO starter kits containing two Nokia E51 smart phones and a Sotto Gateway for $399. A $699 kit includes two Nokia E61i smart phones, a Sotto Gateway and a Polycom IP320 desk phone with Office Attendant. Service plans start at $49.95 per month for unlimited nationwide VoIP calling, plus cellular bundles as low as $49.95 for 1,000 voice minutes. Sotto cellular bundles are shared among all of the business' users, never expire and only need to be purchased again after they're used up. As a special introductory offer, Sotto is providing 90 days of free wireless VoIP service, 1,000 cellular voice minutes, 20 MB of data, 100 text messages and a 60-day money-back guarantee.
Sotto@SOHO is also available through Sotto's online store at www.sotto.com, in addition to the Costco Warehouse Business Centers in Fife, Washington, and soon in Lynnwood, Washington, Hayward, California, and Phoenix.
About Sotto Wireless
Sotto Wireless, Inc. is a leading provider of all-in-one business communications services that combine the mobility of cellular phones with the functionality of office phone systems into one simple service. Sotto's platform includes the latest phones and integrated Web-based management tools, transforming customers' communications into a competitive asset and lowering costs. For more information on Sotto Wireless, visit www.sottowireless.com.
SOURCE: Sotto Wireless
McKenzie Worldwide
Megan McKenzie, 503-863-2001
meganm@mckenzieworldwide.com
or
Rob Goodman, 503-863-2004
robg@mckenzieworldwide.com
More Wi-Fi hotspots allow more VoIP phone calls
Increasing numbers of Wi-Fi hotspots are appearing worldwide allowing more locations where VoIP phone calls can be made, a report has suggested.
The report, by ABI Research, found that the Wi-Fi market is expected to grow by 40 per cent compared with 2007 and its business model has been changing rapidly.
It found that companies such as Starbucks have been altering how they look at the technology, for instance offering a virtually free service, meaning customers can take full advantage of the low cost of VoIP phone calls.
"Starbucks decision to go to a virtually free Wi-Fi hotspot model is having a profound impact," said Stan Schatt, ABI Research vice president and research director.
"Hotspot owners are beginning to see Wi-Fi as a cost of doing business and an operational expense, rather than as a profit centre."
He expected other retailers to move to a similar model in stages, with the initial stage being akin to a free or nearly free service for customers with loyalty cards.
The report, by ABI Research, found that the Wi-Fi market is expected to grow by 40 per cent compared with 2007 and its business model has been changing rapidly.
It found that companies such as Starbucks have been altering how they look at the technology, for instance offering a virtually free service, meaning customers can take full advantage of the low cost of VoIP phone calls.
"Starbucks decision to go to a virtually free Wi-Fi hotspot model is having a profound impact," said Stan Schatt, ABI Research vice president and research director.
"Hotspot owners are beginning to see Wi-Fi as a cost of doing business and an operational expense, rather than as a profit centre."
He expected other retailers to move to a similar model in stages, with the initial stage being akin to a free or nearly free service for customers with loyalty cards.
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
SBC Communication history
1984 SBC was split from AT&T ans started to merge baby. Staret local phone service in 13 stgates.
1999 Aquire Comcast Celleus
2001 establish Cigular wireless with BellSouth
2004 Aquired AT&T Wireless from AT&T become no.1 mobile operator.
2005 Aquired AT&T with 15 billion USD. and use AT&T as their name.
2006 Aquired Bellesouth with 67 billion USD.
relative
1997 Bell Altantic aquired Nynex.
2000 June QWest aquired US West.
2000 July Bell Atlantic merge with GTE with new name Verison.
2000 Oct AT&T sell Cable operator to Comcast.
2004 Dec Sprint & Nextel merge with new name Nextel Sprint.
Qwest Communication start by Philip Anschutz who is owner of Southern Pacific Railroad. Its core business is backbone service with fiber optical along with railroad. 1998 Southern Pacific Railroad merge with Union Pacific Railroad. QWest aquired LCI and start telecomm market. It aquired US West from baby Bell.
1999 Aquire Comcast Celleus
2001 establish Cigular wireless with BellSouth
2004 Aquired AT&T Wireless from AT&T become no.1 mobile operator.
2005 Aquired AT&T with 15 billion USD. and use AT&T as their name.
2006 Aquired Bellesouth with 67 billion USD.
relative
1997 Bell Altantic aquired Nynex.
2000 June QWest aquired US West.
2000 July Bell Atlantic merge with GTE with new name Verison.
2000 Oct AT&T sell Cable operator to Comcast.
2004 Dec Sprint & Nextel merge with new name Nextel Sprint.
Qwest Communication start by Philip Anschutz who is owner of Southern Pacific Railroad. Its core business is backbone service with fiber optical along with railroad. 1998 Southern Pacific Railroad merge with Union Pacific Railroad. QWest aquired LCI and start telecomm market. It aquired US West from baby Bell.
Friday, November 16, 2007
LNP (Local Number Portability) rules apply to interconnected VoIP providers just like they do to conventional wireline and wireless telecom carriers
If you need proof that VoIP is becoming mainstream, just look to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The agency issued an order on October 31 stating that LNP (Local Number Portability) rules apply to interconnected VoIP providers just like they do to conventional wireline and wireless telecom carriers. The commission also took steps to make sure that number porting in general goes more smoothly that it has in the past. The combined moves make clear that, from a services standpoint, the FCC sees VoIP as just another phone business.
VoIP 將漸漸邁向主流通訊
如果你想知道VoIP會不會是主流通訊你只需要從FCC對VoIP的處理便可以知道.FCC於10/31開始將LNP(區域可攜式電話號碼)應用在VoIP上,也就是說VoIP不只可以得到電話號碼,更可以和有線或手機電話號碼換機換服務商不換號.委員會也會去管理以便號碼轉換很順利.從此可以知道FCC認為VoIP就和手機或有線電話一樣的通訊產業.
VoIP 將漸漸邁向主流通訊
如果你想知道VoIP會不會是主流通訊你只需要從FCC對VoIP的處理便可以知道.FCC於10/31開始將LNP(區域可攜式電話號碼)應用在VoIP上,也就是說VoIP不只可以得到電話號碼,更可以和有線或手機電話號碼換機換服務商不換號.委員會也會去管理以便號碼轉換很順利.從此可以知道FCC認為VoIP就和手機或有線電話一樣的通訊產業.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
2006 fast growth broadband
At a time when broadband is quickly reaching saturation point in most developed markets, less developed markets across the globe continue to exhibit extremely high levels of growth. Within these markets there are a number of common factors, but there are also some unique market characteristics that are shaping the way broadband and future services are adopted.
The top ten markets:
• Greece
• Indonesia
• India
• Ireland
• Russia
• Thailand
• The Philippines
• Turkey
• Ukraine
• Vietnam
The top ten fastest-growing markets in 2006 include countries from Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe and the Middle East & Africa (MEA), but they also include those from Western Europe.
The top ten markets:
• Greece
• Indonesia
• India
• Ireland
• Russia
• Thailand
• The Philippines
• Turkey
• Ukraine
• Vietnam
The top ten fastest-growing markets in 2006 include countries from Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe and the Middle East & Africa (MEA), but they also include those from Western Europe.
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