VoIP News: May 2008

Billion unveils new 3G router

A new gadget that can help consumers share their 3G mobile broadband connection via a wireless network has been released by Billion. The BiPAC 7402GXL 3G router can create multiple connections when it is linked to USB modems offered by the likes of Orange, O2, 3, T-Mobile, and Vodafone. The device is capable of offering flexible, high-speed access to the internet when users are not at home or the office.

Posted on: 2008-05-30, in: Broadband

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Demand for broadband set to soar

Subscriber levels for broadband services across the globe will rise by almost 50 per cent over the next five years, according to a new study. Research by Strategy Analytics claims that the number of people signed up for broadband will reach 415 million by the end of 2008 before rocketing to 621 million by 2012. Strong demand in the Latin America and Asia Pacific markets is expected to drive this global expansion, with the two regions expected to account for half of worldwide subscribers by the end of this period.

Posted on: 2008-05-30, in: Broadband

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Tesco turns to VoIP

Supermarket giant Tesco has signed a £100 million outsourcing contract with Cable & Wireless (C&W) that will help reduce telecommunications costs by improving network efficiency. The five-year deal will see C&W create an integrated network that encompasses 1,800 sites owned by Tesco across 14 countries. As part of the contract, C&W will deliver a VoIP solution designed to help the retail firm achieve savings of around £10 million per year.

Posted on: 2008-05-29, in: General VoIP

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Cellular modem sales rocket

An increasing number of consumers are turning to cellular modems as they seek to take advantage of the flexibility offered by wireless mobile broadband, according to a new study. Data published by ABI Research suggests that advances in 3G network coverage led to an annual 300 per cent rise in the sales of PC Cards, Express Cards, USB modems, embedded modems and 3G/Wi-Fi routers last year. Growing demand for the technology is expected to push shipments of cellular modems past 200 million units by 2013.

Posted on: 2008-05-29, in: Broadband

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Broadband take up accelerates

Consumers are flocking to broadband services as they seek to take advantage of reduced costs and higher speeds, according to new data. Figures published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that broadband accounted for 91. 6 per cent of all UK internet connections in March, which represents an eight per cent rise on the corresponding numbers for last year.

Posted on: 2008-05-28, in: Broadband

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