DELTATHREE ENABLES SIP-BASED SOFTWARE TO RECEIVE IN-BOUND PSTN
[from news@convergedigest.com]
deltathree has enabled its SIP-based software client to receive
inbound VoIP calls using a regular phone number, creating the
possibility of using a broadband Internet connection as a
residential IP-based phone line. The company's PCPhone 5.1
software enables customers to receive inbound calls to a regular
US phone number assigned by deltathree, regardless of where in
the world the call recipient may be at the time. For example, a
customer with a New York City number could receive calls while
working or traveling in Beijing, China, and New Yorkers calling
that number would only pay local charges. If the customer is not
online when a call is received, that call is automatically sent
to voicemail. Messages can be retrieved from any telephone, or
from the Web. deltathree plans to charge a flat monthly fee of
$8.95 for an unlimited number of inbound calls, as well as
voicemail. The company says the service will work with
narrowband connections as well. deltathree offers a line of IP
headphones, handsets and full-feature IP desk phones at prices
ranging from $20 to over $1,000. iconnecthere.com
deltathree, August 5, 2002
The deltathree software requires Windows 2000 or XP. Also,
inbound calling does not work behind NAT firewalls.
Last month, deltathree hired investment banking firm Sokoloff &
Company to assist in exploring its strategic alternatives,
including a potential strategic alliance, joint venture, merger
or acquisition. The company said it had no debt and
approximately $25 million in cash and short-term investments as
of the end of its most recently reported quarter, giving it
approximately two years of operating capital on hand based on
current cash usage. Nevertheless, deltathree said it is taking
the action to broaden the market penetration of its SIP based
communications services, increase its revenues and profitability.
deltathree uses Cisco equipment in its SIP network. |
