VoIP handset for 'roamers' launched

VoIP users will soon have the option to make calls from anywhere using a wireless network connection after the launch of a new SIP-based phone from EnGenius.

The EnGenius SI-680H phone has been designed to be of most use to workers outside of the office, who can use its roaming capabilities to find and access available web networks.

"With VoIP technology making huge strides, its clearly emerging as the future of telephone communication," said Steve Mace of VoIP provider Solwise.

"The compact EnGenius W-iFi phone will enable VOIP users to take the technology to a whole new level."

Business users may find this phone especially useful since EnGenius has included the idea that it should be able to slot into any wireless local area network with ease, allowing office calls to also be handled by the phone.

Other key features of the £100 phone highlighted by the company include support for the latest SIP standards, 128-bit security encoding and call forwarding, transfer and history.