Via ZDNet Asia:
Traditional phone operators will be forced to change their approach as wireless VoIP technology surges over the next few years, say analysts.
Sales for wireless VoIP tech for both dual and single mode devices are forecast to generate global revenues of US$82 billion by 2012, according to a report by Juniper Research.
Basharat Hamid Ashai, author of the report, told silicon.com: "VoIP is dramatically changing the service provider market. With the advent of VoIP over Wi-Fi, it will cause providers to rethink how they retain customers."
Ashai added wireless VoIP will reduce demand for landlines, leaving the door open for non-traditional carriers, such as internet or DSL providers, to sell voice services.
He said: "The marriage of VoIP and wireless technology has gained a lot of attention in the last couple of years, with many industry experts believing it to be the next killer application to revolutionize the telecoms space."
3-17-2007 00:03:26
My prediction is that the major cell phone companies are going to integrate the VoIP technology into their infrastructure and service. It would be smart business and that way, they can stomp out the upstarts. I’m interested in seeing what cable and DSL companies are going to step up and put up a fight for the market. It should be very interesting.
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