Wind Currents Communications, a provider of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service, video phones and IP phones, announced the launch of iV2VIP video softphone app and calling plans designed for small businesses and telemedicine providers.
The new iV2VIP app utilizes a H.264 video codec to enable in-network video calling over any WiFI Internet connection via iPhone (News - Alert) or iPad (iOS 5) smartphone devices, company officials said.
The service offers high-performance IP phones, video phones and a video softphone, allowing small-to-medium size businesses and healthcare agency communications to redefine communications to beat economic odds.
The softphone app, bundled with V2VIP service, operates affordably and reliably over existing network infrastructures, even firewalled environments, according to WCCI CEO John Monahan. “Eliminate huge upfront costs and complexities in video telephony. V2VIP service is a fully managed voice-and-video solution.”
iV2VIP video softphones require as little as 128 Kbps or select up to 768Kbps per call. They feature large keypad display, Picture-in-Picture, and Contact management options. The service also includes worldwide extension-to-extension calling; calls to any telephone number in the U.S. or Canada; auto attendant; and an option to keep existing telephone numbers.
The softphone will be available this month in the Apple (News - Alert) store.
“TelePresence is a reality we've been marketing since 1997 and now is the optimum time to leverage the value and benefits of V2VIP services and products for your business' video telephony and telecommunications needs,” Monahan added.
In a similar development, back in November, CounterPath announced the availability of Bria 3, a VoIP softphone app on iTunes, according to a blog by TMC's Tom Keating. Bria 3 is a softphone that enables you make voice and video calls from your Mac or PC.
Rajani Baburajan is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Rajani's articles, please visit her columnist page.Edited by Tammy Wolf