VoIP News

Telappliant Nominated for Best Internet Telephony Award

Leading Internet telephony provider, Telappliant has been nominated for The Best Internet Telephony award for their VoIP service VoIPtalk (www.voiptalk.org) at the 11th Annual UK Internet Industry Awards, hosted by ISPA (www.ispa.org.uk), the Internet Service Providers' Association.

The ISPAs - the UK Internet industry awards - are unique as they are awarded to people and organisations in the industry following rigorous testing and an independent judging process and reflect the broad nature of the internet service provider sector.

Telappliant's VoIPtalk service is one of the largest VoIP networks in the UK, and offers an extensive services and product portfolio, which has been developed and tailored to benefit its customers, enabling them to choose a package or solution that suits them.

VoIPtalk is a feature rich consumer VoIP offering, with features such as voicemail-to-email, time of day forwarding, call divert, inbound number routing, and call plans designed specifically with consumers in mind. All products offer exceptional customer service and value for money.

As part of VoIPtalk's broad nature of service, they also sell VoIP hardware products such as IP phones, adaptors and routers that are compatible with their service yet not locked to it, therefore not restricting consumers in their choice of VoIP service provider.

The winners will be announced on 9th July at a glittering awards ceremony hosted at the Grosvenor Marriott Hotel.

ISPA Secretary General, Nicholas Lansman said, "Each year the ISPAs rewards the UK's top Internet companies in each category after thorough testing and judging of each entrant. I would like to congratulate all of the finalists and look forward to welcoming them to the Awards dinner."

Telappliant CEO, Tan Aksoy said: "To be nominated for the Best Internet Telephony award is fantastic and just goes to prove our dedication to providing a VoIP service that offers both value for money and quality of service". He went on to say "this is what we have always strived for and will continue to do so".

Posted on: 2009-06-30, in: Awards, Telappliant News

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Demand rises for satellite broadband technology

More people around the world are looking to access the internet using satellite technology, according to research from Global Industry Analysts.

The technology has been tipped as a possible way to provide broadband services in more remote, rural communities where it will be much more difficult to deploy conventional broadband infrastructure.

This could mean that web users have better use of VoIP solutions and are able to access high-speed downloads many miles from the nearest telephone exchange.

The study said: "The satellite broadband's capability to extend unique services such as rural telephony, e-distance learning and telemedicine services is enticing the prospective market participants in a major way."

It added that the value of the satellite broadband market could reach nearly £4 billion within six years if the interest and subsequent take-up continues to grow.

Rural web users in the UK may be able to use satellite technology to benefit from the government's universal connectivity plans.

Posted on: 2009-07-03, in: Broadband

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'Ireland needs high-speed broadband'

The head of a major broadband provider in Ireland has said that deploying high-speed internet services in the country is crucial.

Mark Kellett, chief executive officer of Magnet, said that investing in next-generation fibre technology could help revitalise a range of sectors in Ireland while also improving connectivity and perhaps helping develop better links with the UK.

Fibre technology could allow easier use of VoIP hardware and provide easier streaming of online media content through multiple computers in the same house.

Mr Kellett said: "Are we going to be the number one location for software development or games development? Or how about financial services? Well, guess what, we will be none of those things unless we have the infrastructure to support those industries."

There are currently plans to connect Ireland to a cable running 24,000km under the Atlantic to North America as part of the Project Kelvin scheme, which is set to cost €30 million (£25.7 million).

Virgin Media and BT are both investing in high-speed broadband services in the UK.

Posted on: 2009-07-03, in: Broadband

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Fast broadband service comes to Whitchurch

Web users in Whitchurch, Shropshire, could have more efficient use of VoIP solutions and quicker download speeds with Virgin Media's 50 megabits-per-second (Mbps) service.

Nearly 90 per cent of the town's residents use the internet every day and the new high-speed fibre optic service will deliver connections almost nine times quicker than those available in most parts of the UK.

With nearly three-quarters of Whitchurch web users having multiple home computers, the faster speeds will allow family members to consume high definition media through several outlets without deterioration in quality.

Jon James, executive director of broadband at Virgin Media, said: "The new 50Mbps service in Whitchurch will allow family members to experience ultrafast broadband at the same time - regardless of how many laptops or consoles they own - and to enjoy the ultimate online TV, music and film experience."

VoIP hardware could run more easily using the faster speed, while a film could be downloaded in less than four minutes.

BT is one of Virgin's main competitors in the next-generation broadband stakes and recently announced a £1.5 billion investment in upgrades to UK infrastructure.

Posted on: 2009-07-03, in: Broadband

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Good quality wiring and modems can improve web connectivity

Having good domestic internet wiring and up-to-date modem technology could facilitate download speeds, reports Top 10 Broadband.

According to Whatpc.co.uk, cable broadband links in the home rely more heavily on physical connections and so are easier to check and sort out if the user experiences problems, with exchange technical problems one of the next likely problem areas after wiring and the household router.

Also, switching off other electrical items around the area could help minimise electrical interference and produce a faster connection, while enabling better use of VoIP solutions.

According to Top 10 Broadband, the website said: "One area that is easy to overlook when diagnosing broadband problems is the computer itself. In particular, check the way the computer connects to the broadband modem or router."

The government recently announced plans to deliver universal broadband connectivity within four years, although the two megabits-per-second target speed has been criticised by some businesses.

Some internet service providers have been in trouble in recent months for delivering speeds below those advertised.

Posted on: 2009-07-02, in: Broadband

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