| The initial up-take will definately be hampered by this ... but what about the long-term? Once the network is created, opening things up to non-node users as well could help 'simplify the interface', so to speak.
And as for people being willing to connect to their unlimited long distance lines (at least until the Telco's and Regulatory bodies step in to put a stop to it), it looks like they've built in provisions for the end user to limit the amount of usage/calls on their line.
Just think of all the free advertising messages you could stick in front of those phone calls that are passing through your node. Advertising could end up as a driver promoting the installation of new nodes; and yet at the same time create an annoyance which hinders the use of the service.
All in all, this will definately be one for the Telco's to keep a close eye on. There is definate potential there, but its still way to early to tell where it'll go. |
