rradina
join:2000-08-08
Chesterfield, MO | Patent Disputes? Obviously a company that isn't making money won't stay in business but are any VOIP providers in trouble because of patent disputes?
The Verizon vs. Vonage battle was widely publicized but I wonder how many letters were mailed by Verizon and/or others who claim to hold VOIP patents? How many might choose to cut and run rather than fight? Packet8 claims to use it's own patented technologies and we all know Vonage is still fighting their dispute (right?).
I'm also left considering the package deals now offered by cable and traditional telcos. The price of copper-based dial tone + LD has dropped significantly. No doubt due to pressure from VOIP and cable operators. The Vonage plan I have used to cost $34.99 and due to market pressures, it's now $24.99. Now with a few of the traditional, bullshit FCC's hog-trough fees it has climbed back to ~$30 mark. |
