24th Nov 2006 11:20
Coms plc has today switched on its Internet Telephony network for UK public use. Unlike Skype, Coms will work on all devices that support the SIP protocol, whichis recognised as the International standard for voice over IP (VoIP) networks,bringing simple, cheap internet telephone service to a wide range of PDAs,mobiles and landlines. Coms lets each customer select their own free UK personal number from a range of1.4 million Ofcom allocated numbers in the top 178 UK geographic area codes bypopulation. Incoming calls are free and calls between Coms users are also free.Coms charges low rates to UK phones, mobiles and international destinations andfor enhanced messaging services. There are already over two million British households using the Internet to makecalls. Further, SIP is becoming standard in most portable devices. By 2008 mostmobile phones and PDAs will be able to receive VoIP calls from the nearestwireless hotspot. "This mass saturation will enable people to make cheap calls wherever they canget onto a WiFi hotspot, giving the networks a real run for their money." saysTerry Martin, CEO of Coms. "Integration of Coms numbers with existing handsets will be the linchpin of thissector" says Richard Bennett, Corporate Development Officer of Coms. "Our phonesare reminiscent of mobile handsets which brings users a sense of familiaritythat will drive the uptake of our service - users will quite literally taketheir landline with them". Coms will offer its service and special Internet phones through the company'sonline shop (www.coms.com). Contact Coms plc Tel: +44 (0)20 7148 3148 Richard Bennett, Corporate Development Officer Holborn PR Tel: +44 (0)20 7929 5599 Trevor Philips/Mark Longson Copyright Business Wire 2006Related Shares:
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