VoIP will be great when they get the bugs worked out. With cell phones all the rage as a main phone, we're now seeing how much telco's have been ripping us off for years, since they're now offering unlimited long distance for a fee. VoIP will make it impossible for them to charge for any sort of long distance (like to Europe from the US if they're also using VoIP...translation equipment for VoIP to traditional copper lines will cost though) because your telephone number will basically be an IP address.
Security will be an issue, because it's hard to hack a telephone number unless you're at the switch itself. Since the newer telephones will basically be small internet appliances, the risk is greater, though I really don't see it a problem that can't get fixed quickly.
I'm thinking that when VoIP gets straightened out and is a stable platform, we'll finally start to see video phones. That's all we need. :P
This sounds pretty cool. Dad, jenn and I all communicate via I-chat on the mac. Not only can we hear each other, we can see each other as well. It is great and free so it saves me so much money.
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(Anonymous) 2004-02-17 12:11 am (UTC)(link)Security will be an issue, because it's hard to hack a telephone number unless you're at the switch itself. Since the newer telephones will basically be small internet appliances, the risk is greater, though I really don't see it a problem that can't get fixed quickly.
I'm thinking that when VoIP gets straightened out and is a stable platform, we'll finally start to see video phones. That's all we need. :P
Just my two cents.
--Jerry
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