April 10, 2006
VOIP on Mobile phones soon
We are talking about VoIP on Wi-Fi to be more precise. This will be made possible by a new technology called Unlicensed Mobile Access, or UMA.
Wi-Fi telephones and walkie-talkie-like communicators are common in hospitals and offices. However, manufacturers and mobile carriers plan to bring it to the mainstream market. They will link standard cellular networks to the mishmash of Wi-Fi hotspots. This will undoubtedly result in cheaper mobile minutes and coverage over a larger area.
Unlicensed Mobile Access, or UMA, will help consumers who have high-speed Wi-Fi routers deal with instances of poor coverage in their houses or apartments. Moreover, UMA helps mobile operators as they are able to expand their coverage without having to install any piece of expensive new infrastructure.
Via Seattle PI
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