iPhone and 3G snapvoip.blogspot.com
There is not a day go by that I read about iPhone and it's incapability of making VoIP calls via 3G (which is possible with other mobile phones, where carriers allow). The difference is that Apple is blocking such calls opposed to carriers. Jailbroken iPhones are capable of making Skype calls over 3G.
Andy over at VoIP Watch puts all these thoughts together more eloquently when he asks "if Apple Stopping Progress?"
AT&T and VoIP snapvoip.blogspot.com/
Either AT&T trying put wool over FCC or politicians or playing some kind of game of it's own. We reported gleefully that AT&T is allowing VoIP over 3G and was pretty elated. I was waiting to test some VoIP Apps over 3G but did not have time to do so.
But now I am wondering who is AT&T is trying to hoodwink. I was sadend to read Tom Keating's article about AT&T Blocking SIP Port 5060
Hey FCC, can you give AT&T a little smackdown for me please? Just last week AT&T announced it was allowing VoIP over 3G, so why the inconsistency? Is it because siphon is a jailbroken app and not an "official" iTunes app? I doubt it. I doubt AT&T is able to detect what iPhone application is making an outbound connection. That would be a form of spyware if AT&T knew exactly which iPhone applications you were using. So seems to me that AT&T is still blocking VoIP calling over their 3G data connection. AT&T is talking a big game about being "open", but they aren't backing it up.Now I am wating to see who at&t was actually doing by announcing the news, to show that they are in conformance with net neutrality? There is some thing going on. But I am waiting for the day some other carrier, any carrier, caries iPhone in US.
VoIP Over 3G snapvoip.blogspot.com
AT&T said in a news release that it is allowing VoIP applications like SIPON, SIPGate, and my most used VoIP App on iPhone, Skype, to ride over it's 3G wireless network. Many people and news networks like CNN, think it has to with recent FCC investigations over Google Voice App iPhone rejection and the congressional push for network neutrality.
But I think there is more., I have found my 3G network to be available when the bars on the wireless is basically zero. So far when the wireless network is bad I have been texting to fill the gap. I think AT&T hopes that the complains about call completion may go down once the VoIP is allowed over the 3G. I did post about the iPhone 3G Speeds but I am looking forward to test a few of my VoIP Apps over 3G, as soon as Apps are updated to take the advantage!
But where is my Google Voice App for iPhone?
Following is the press release by AT&T
AT&T* today announced it has taken the steps necessary so that Apple can enable VoIP applications on iPhone to run on AT&T’s wireless network. Previously, VoIP applications on iPhone were enabled for Wi-Fi connectivity. For some time, AT&T has offered a variety of other wireless devices that enable VoIP applications on 3G, 2G and Wi-Fi networks. AT&T this afternoon informed Apple Inc. and the FCC of its decision.
In late summer, AT&T said it was taking a fresh look at VoIP capabilities on iPhone for use on AT&T’s 3G network, consistent with its regular review of device features and capabilities to ensure attractive options for consumers.
“iPhone is an innovative device that dramatically changed the game in wireless when it was introduced just two years ago,” said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility & Consumer Markets. “Today’s decision was made after evaluating our customers’ expectations and use of the device compared to dozens of others we offer.”
AT&T allows customers to download or launch on their wireless devices a multitude of compatible applications directly from any lawful Internet website. Additionally, because AT&T uses GSM technology, the most pervasive and open wireless technology platform in the world, we support customers using any GSM phone that works on AT&T's frequencies.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
