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Making 'Money' with HD Voice? No. Keeping Customers? Yes.
5.21.2012 - Part of the crack-brained argument used to suggest mobile video will be the "Next Big Thing" is that you can't make money with HD voice. It's true, but when's the last time anyone other than over-the-top services have generated increasing revenues on voice?
5.21.2012 - Part of the crack-brained argument used to suggest mobile video will be the "Next Big Thing" is that you can't make money with HD voice. It's true, but when's the last time anyone other than over-the-top services have generated increasing revenues on voice?
Survey: Call Quality Very Important to 90 Percent of Mobile Users
5.18.2012 - A recent call quality survey by Rebtel, the second largest mobile VoIP company after Skype, revealed that a clear call connection is very important to approximately 90 percent of mobile users, with 78 percent of users likely to switch carriers due to poor quality.
5.18.2012 - A recent call quality survey by Rebtel, the second largest mobile VoIP company after Skype, revealed that a clear call connection is very important to approximately 90 percent of mobile users, with 78 percent of users likely to switch carriers due to poor quality.
HD Voice: Ooma 911 Alerts Feature Now Available to Basic Package Customers
5.9.2012 - HD Voice -based home phone service provider, Ooma, announced today it will be extending its popular 911 Alerts feature to Basic service customers in both the U.S. and Canada. The 911 Alerts feature, which was is available with the Ooma online platform, is capable of accelerating critical communications in times of crisis.
5.9.2012 - HD Voice -based home phone service provider, Ooma, announced today it will be extending its popular 911 Alerts feature to Basic service customers in both the U.S. and Canada. The 911 Alerts feature, which was is available with the Ooma online platform, is capable of accelerating critical communications in times of crisis.
FonAngle Optimizes Bandwidth Capacity, Reliability with MeshLINQ Service
5.1.2012 - FonAngle has introduced a service called MeshLINQ, which will provide customers twin benefits of optimized bandwidth capacity and reliability, in light of increased migrations to cloud-based applications. The latest offering from FonAngle has been developed as a link-aggregation technology, which can effectively integrate an internet connection from any service provider.
5.1.2012 - FonAngle has introduced a service called MeshLINQ, which will provide customers twin benefits of optimized bandwidth capacity and reliability, in light of increased migrations to cloud-based applications. The latest offering from FonAngle has been developed as a link-aggregation technology, which can effectively integrate an internet connection from any service provider.
Global Carriers Driving HD Voice Adoption to New Levels
4.25.2012 - Researchers found Europe to be the breeding ground for the HD voice movement. Of the 52 HD voice deployments underway across the globe, more than half are occurring in Europe. Nearly a dozen European carriers - including France Telecom, Deutsche Telekom and Telekom Austria - have completed or are in the process of completing an HD voice deployment.
4.25.2012 - Researchers found Europe to be the breeding ground for the HD voice movement. Of the 52 HD voice deployments underway across the globe, more than half are occurring in Europe. Nearly a dozen European carriers - including France Telecom, Deutsche Telekom and Telekom Austria - have completed or are in the process of completing an HD voice deployment.
The Technology Behind HD Voice
4.19.2012 - The high quality sound available in HD voice is possible through its use of a little bit of bandwidth paired with a little bit of codec. When the two are combined together, the result is better overall audio resolution.
4.19.2012 - The high quality sound available in HD voice is possible through its use of a little bit of bandwidth paired with a little bit of codec. When the two are combined together, the result is better overall audio resolution.
This or Next "The Year for HD voice"? - But Where?
4.11.2012 - While the U.S. popular media has finally discovered HD voice (an irony to be examined shortly), is this "The Year for HD voice?" Or will it be next year? I believe it depends on which part of the world you live in.
4.11.2012 - While the U.S. popular media has finally discovered HD voice (an irony to be examined shortly), is this "The Year for HD voice?" Or will it be next year? I believe it depends on which part of the world you live in.
VoIP Services Becoming Increasingly Popular for Enterprise Communications
4.10.2012 - According to recent surveys conducted by Infonetics Research, voice over IP (VoIP) services have been gaining a lot of popularity due to the demand for a simpler, more flexible management solution.
4.10.2012 - According to recent surveys conducted by Infonetics Research, voice over IP (VoIP) services have been gaining a lot of popularity due to the demand for a simpler, more flexible management solution.
HD Voice Will Make Mobile Calling Much Clearer
4.10.2012 - Mobile calling has always been something of a crap shoot. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time when a call starts could mean a bad end of static or even outright dropped calls. Even being in the right place is no guarantee that callers will be able to fully hear and understand each other due to poor call quality. If Sprint has anything to say about it, these problems may be over as they bring out the HTC Evo 4G LTE, the first phone to be equipped with HD Voice technology.
4.10.2012 - Mobile calling has always been something of a crap shoot. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time when a call starts could mean a bad end of static or even outright dropped calls. Even being in the right place is no guarantee that callers will be able to fully hear and understand each other due to poor call quality. If Sprint has anything to say about it, these problems may be over as they bring out the HTC Evo 4G LTE, the first phone to be equipped with HD Voice technology.
Apple, RIM Trail, Microsoft Keeps Up in HD Voice Handsets
4.9.2012 - Customers around the world - most especially KPN subscribers in the Netherlands, it seems - wonder when Apple and RIM will support HD voice in their handsets. Meanwhile, Microsoft has managed to keep pace in supporting wideband voice in Windows Phone 7. What does the future hold?
4.9.2012 - Customers around the world - most especially KPN subscribers in the Netherlands, it seems - wonder when Apple and RIM will support HD voice in their handsets. Meanwhile, Microsoft has managed to keep pace in supporting wideband voice in Windows Phone 7. What does the future hold?
The Great U.S. Mobile HD Voice Race is On!
4.5.2012 - Sprint makes a bold claim it is the first U.S. carrier to announce plans for a nationwide HD voice network beginning in late 2012. Strictly speaking, that's true. However, Verizon Wireless is planning to deliver voice over LTE (VoLTE) starting sometime in 2012, with a nationwide rollout in 2013. In addition, MetroPCS has its hat in the VoLTE ring while AT&T and T-Mobile USA could conceivably roll out HD voice in short order via software and firmware upgrades. The truth, I suppose, depends on your point of view.
4.5.2012 - Sprint makes a bold claim it is the first U.S. carrier to announce plans for a nationwide HD voice network beginning in late 2012. Strictly speaking, that's true. However, Verizon Wireless is planning to deliver voice over LTE (VoLTE) starting sometime in 2012, with a nationwide rollout in 2013. In addition, MetroPCS has its hat in the VoLTE ring while AT&T and T-Mobile USA could conceivably roll out HD voice in short order via software and firmware upgrades. The truth, I suppose, depends on your point of view.
HD Voice Brings Telephony Communications on Par with the Next Generation
4.5.2012 - and video games. Even on our mobile phones, we expect HD performance. But what about the standard telephone call? The vast majority are sub-standard at best, with voice interactions often sounding muffled and so 20th century. It's clearly time for HD voice.
4.5.2012 - and video games. Even on our mobile phones, we expect HD performance. But what about the standard telephone call? The vast majority are sub-standard at best, with voice interactions often sounding muffled and so 20th century. It's clearly time for HD voice.
Why Not to Skimp on HD Voice Solutions
3.29.2012 - "You get what you pay for" is a popular and sometimes tiresome old saying that nevertheless carries a large amount of truth. When businesses, and in particular call centers, are shopping for their voice solutions, obtaining the cheapest service on the market is not always the right goal to have in mind.
3.29.2012 - "You get what you pay for" is a popular and sometimes tiresome old saying that nevertheless carries a large amount of truth. When businesses, and in particular call centers, are shopping for their voice solutions, obtaining the cheapest service on the market is not always the right goal to have in mind.
HD Voice Becoming Smartphones' Newest Killer App
3.22.2012 - Recently, this year's Mobile World Congress show concluded, and for those who don't keep track, it's a big event that happens every year and gives the world a look at what's coming up in mobile hardware. Smartphones, tablets, and their various accessories get a chance to shine, and for many big names, this is the second stop right after CES, or a place you go when you don't want to get lost in the technological cornucopia that is CES. This year, though, was a bit different in that one feature started showing up on a lot of different phones: HD Voice.
3.22.2012 - Recently, this year's Mobile World Congress show concluded, and for those who don't keep track, it's a big event that happens every year and gives the world a look at what's coming up in mobile hardware. Smartphones, tablets, and their various accessories get a chance to shine, and for many big names, this is the second stop right after CES, or a place you go when you don't want to get lost in the technological cornucopia that is CES. This year, though, was a bit different in that one feature started showing up on a lot of different phones: HD Voice.
Audio Precision Announced It Will Release APx500 with PESQ Capabilities
3.9.2012 - Perceptual Evaluation of Speech Quality (PESQ) is a group of standards comprising a test of methodology for automatically assessing speech quality of a user of a telephony system. PESQ has become a worldwide-applied platform used to test voice quality by phone manufactures, network equipment vendors, and telecom operators. Audio Precision has added the ability for its users to take advantage of the PESQ services through its new APx500 Series audio analyzer.
3.9.2012 - Perceptual Evaluation of Speech Quality (PESQ) is a group of standards comprising a test of methodology for automatically assessing speech quality of a user of a telephony system. PESQ has become a worldwide-applied platform used to test voice quality by phone manufactures, network equipment vendors, and telecom operators. Audio Precision has added the ability for its users to take advantage of the PESQ services through its new APx500 Series audio analyzer.
Enabling HD Voice Bits out of Mobile World Congress
2.29.2012 - At Mobile World Congress (MWC) this week, handset vendors such as HTC, LG, and ZTE have rolled out their latest generations of phones supporting HD voice on HSPA+ and soon LTE. Underneath the hood of the hottest hardware are a combination of silicon and software stacks to deliver optimum voice quality in HD voice and other environments.
2.29.2012 - At Mobile World Congress (MWC) this week, handset vendors such as HTC, LG, and ZTE have rolled out their latest generations of phones supporting HD voice on HSPA+ and soon LTE. Underneath the hood of the hottest hardware are a combination of silicon and software stacks to deliver optimum voice quality in HD voice and other environments.
Bing Beats Google in 'HD voice' Search
2.24.2012 - Like everyone else in the world, I've come to depend upon Google to give me the latest and greatest news and content, but when the search engine doesn't start turning up pieces on HD voice while Microsoft's Bing does, I have to wonder what is going on.
2.24.2012 - Like everyone else in the world, I've come to depend upon Google to give me the latest and greatest news and content, but when the search engine doesn't start turning up pieces on HD voice while Microsoft's Bing does, I have to wonder what is going on.
HD Voice Advantages Increase Uptake
2.24.2012 - The benefits of HD Voice have been clear for quite some time, not only for vastly improved call quality, but also because HD Voice can reduce fatigue and offers a host of business benefits.
2.24.2012 - The benefits of HD Voice have been clear for quite some time, not only for vastly improved call quality, but also because HD Voice can reduce fatigue and offers a host of business benefits.
HD Voice: Better Mobile Voice Quality on the Way
2.16.2012 - Strange, isn't it, that the first casualty of the explosion of mobile phones seemed to be... voice quality. You'd think that voice quality, if anything, would have been improved from the old landlines. Everything else was an improvement, why not voice quality?The stunning improvements in cell phones, from simply portable phones to a device containing everything NASA needs to launch a Mars probe while Twittering about it, "highlights one area where the phones have remained pretty much awful," CNN Money noted.
2.16.2012 - Strange, isn't it, that the first casualty of the explosion of mobile phones seemed to be... voice quality. You'd think that voice quality, if anything, would have been improved from the old landlines. Everything else was an improvement, why not voice quality?The stunning improvements in cell phones, from simply portable phones to a device containing everything NASA needs to launch a Mars probe while Twittering about it, "highlights one area where the phones have remained pretty much awful," CNN Money noted.
Mobile VoIP Growth Tripling, HD Voice Becoming More Important
2.7.2012 - The research firm attributed the robust growth to "increased smartphone penetration and a growing breadth of offerings," as well as a greater number of providers introducing services, "including a growing handful of mobile operators that are beginning to embrace, to some degree, mobile VoIP."
2.7.2012 - The research firm attributed the robust growth to "increased smartphone penetration and a growing breadth of offerings," as well as a greater number of providers introducing services, "including a growing handful of mobile operators that are beginning to embrace, to some degree, mobile VoIP."
Swisscom's Newest Partnerships Have Created Sweet Opportunities
2.2.2012 - Starting the first day of February, Swisscom AG will allow all its mobile customers to make HD Voice calls without any background noise in crisp, clear quality, allowing the caller to clearly hear the person they have called, even if he or she is speaking in a loud, noisy environment.
2.2.2012 - Starting the first day of February, Swisscom AG will allow all its mobile customers to make HD Voice calls without any background noise in crisp, clear quality, allowing the caller to clearly hear the person they have called, even if he or she is speaking in a loud, noisy environment.
Why HD Voice is Better: Improved Communication, Lower Price
1.30.2012 - What exactly is HD voice? Also referred to as wideband audio, HD voice is an audio technology used for telephony. Wikipedia explains that HD voice produces higher quality audio by extending the frequency range of audio signals transmitted over phone lines.
1.30.2012 - What exactly is HD voice? Also referred to as wideband audio, HD voice is an audio technology used for telephony. Wikipedia explains that HD voice produces higher quality audio by extending the frequency range of audio signals transmitted over phone lines.
Qualcomm: HD Voice Arriving on CDMA This Year
1.23.2012 - The long-promoted EVRC-NW codec is starting to roll into CDMA handsets today, with the first carrier launch of HD voice on a CDMA network expected to occur this year, says Qualcomm. Long-time watchers of wideband should appreciate the advance since Qualcomm has been actively plugging HD voice for CDMA carriers since at least early 2009.
1.23.2012 - The long-promoted EVRC-NW codec is starting to roll into CDMA handsets today, with the first carrier launch of HD voice on a CDMA network expected to occur this year, says Qualcomm. Long-time watchers of wideband should appreciate the advance since Qualcomm has been actively plugging HD voice for CDMA carriers since at least early 2009.
HD Voice over CDMA2000 Networks Featured in 2011
1.16.2012 - The CDMA Development Group recently announced their 1H 2011 subscriber statistics for CDMA2000 and EV-DO, showing what group officials characterized as "solid growth" and demand for high-quality voice and mobile broadband services worldwide.
1.16.2012 - The CDMA Development Group recently announced their 1H 2011 subscriber statistics for CDMA2000 and EV-DO, showing what group officials characterized as "solid growth" and demand for high-quality voice and mobile broadband services worldwide.
Ooma's Latest Cordless Handset Offers HD Voice, Advanced Smartphone Features
1.10.2012 - When coupled with the company's Ooma Telo system, the cordless Ooma HD2 Handset is able to capture twice the voice data to double the fidelity of standard phone calls, which results in crystal clear HD voice call clarity. As many as four handsets can be paired with the company's famed Ooma platform.
1.10.2012 - When coupled with the company's Ooma Telo system, the cordless Ooma HD2 Handset is able to capture twice the voice data to double the fidelity of standard phone calls, which results in crystal clear HD voice call clarity. As many as four handsets can be paired with the company's famed Ooma platform.
HD Voice in America - Through the Back Door in 2012?
1.3.2012 - There's not a lot of buzz for HD voice being one of the Big Things in 2012. Mobile pundits seem to be more fixated on mergers and spectrum while cable companies appear to be (still) waiting on reliable/plentiful amounts of consumer CPE gear before introducing wideband voice. But Verizon Wireless has vowed to deliver Voice over LTE (VoLTE) with AMR-WB - the de facto HD voice codec for mobile phones - in 2012. And there's also the Verizon Business VIPER SIP network to consider since it now supports G.722 at no additional cost.
1.3.2012 - There's not a lot of buzz for HD voice being one of the Big Things in 2012. Mobile pundits seem to be more fixated on mergers and spectrum while cable companies appear to be (still) waiting on reliable/plentiful amounts of consumer CPE gear before introducing wideband voice. But Verizon Wireless has vowed to deliver Voice over LTE (VoLTE) with AMR-WB - the de facto HD voice codec for mobile phones - in 2012. And there's also the Verizon Business VIPER SIP network to consider since it now supports G.722 at no additional cost.
Ooma Wraps Up a Successful Year in HD Voice
12.29.2011 - As technology continues to improve in the voice over Internet protocol space, advancements continue to emerge that enable users from the home to the large enterprise to optimize lower cost communications over a data line. Ooma plays an important role in this space, offering HD voice solutions that meet the dynamic needs of an exciting market.
12.29.2011 - As technology continues to improve in the voice over Internet protocol space, advancements continue to emerge that enable users from the home to the large enterprise to optimize lower cost communications over a data line. Ooma plays an important role in this space, offering HD voice solutions that meet the dynamic needs of an exciting market.
Ooma Features Savings, Quality with Mobile HD Voice Calls
12.20.2011 - HD Voice provider Ooma offers a Mobile app which costs $9.99 and delivers twice the fidelity of standard phone calls - for a richer, more natural sounding conversation between Ooma customers.
12.20.2011 - HD Voice provider Ooma offers a Mobile app which costs $9.99 and delivers twice the fidelity of standard phone calls - for a richer, more natural sounding conversation between Ooma customers.
Smarter Services Need HD Voice
12.19.2011 - Siri, the Apple iPhone 4S personal assistant, looks to be one of those "They did it again" moments where Apple has taken a couple of basic concepts that have been kicking around for years -- a front voice recognition process feeding into a natural language user interface -- and refined them into a simple, user-friendly tool. But if you aren't getting good voice into the application, you're out of luck. With voice services moving to a hosted/cloud model, HD voice and its associated benefits have become more relevant now than ever before.
12.19.2011 - Siri, the Apple iPhone 4S personal assistant, looks to be one of those "They did it again" moments where Apple has taken a couple of basic concepts that have been kicking around for years -- a front voice recognition process feeding into a natural language user interface -- and refined them into a simple, user-friendly tool. But if you aren't getting good voice into the application, you're out of luck. With voice services moving to a hosted/cloud model, HD voice and its associated benefits have become more relevant now than ever before.
Toshiba Licenses Ceva TeakLite-III DSP Core for HD Voice
12.13.2011 - According to industry observer Richard Wilson, Toshiba has licensed Ceva'd TeakLite-III DSP core for HD voice enhancements of mobile phone and automotive audio DSP products.
12.13.2011 - According to industry observer Richard Wilson, Toshiba has licensed Ceva'd TeakLite-III DSP core for HD voice enhancements of mobile phone and automotive audio DSP products.
Number of HD Voice-Enabled Networks Nearly Triples This Year
12.8.2011 - The use of HD Voice is growing exponentially and new research from the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) backs that up. According to the GSA, the number of mobile networks compatible with HD Voice has nearly tripled this year to 36. While this number is still considered relatively low when compared to the 152 High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) networks in commercial use, interest in HD Voice is definitely picking up.
12.8.2011 - The use of HD Voice is growing exponentially and new research from the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) backs that up. According to the GSA, the number of mobile networks compatible with HD Voice has nearly tripled this year to 36. While this number is still considered relatively low when compared to the 152 High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) networks in commercial use, interest in HD Voice is definitely picking up.
HD Voice Continues to Grow Worldwide
11.28.2011 - Two recent announcements have served to highlight the growing proliferation of HD voice at the carrier level, both in the wireline and wireless arenas. Verizon Business has officially announced it supports HD voice and video calling through its VIPER all-IP routing "cloud" while the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) published its November report on the proliferation of mobile HD voice. Plus, there's the launch of HD voice service in Hong Kong.
11.28.2011 - Two recent announcements have served to highlight the growing proliferation of HD voice at the carrier level, both in the wireline and wireless arenas. Verizon Business has officially announced it supports HD voice and video calling through its VIPER all-IP routing "cloud" while the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) published its November report on the proliferation of mobile HD voice. Plus, there's the launch of HD voice service in Hong Kong.
Carrier IP Telephony Market Revenues Experience 10 Percent Annual Decline in Third Quarter of 2011
11.28.2011 - Overall Carrier IP Telephony market revenues experienced a 10 percent annual decline in the third quarter of 2011 as quarter-over-quarter growth in the Voice Application Server (VAS) segment failed to offset declines in the Media Gateway, Softswitch and Session Border Controller (SBC) segments, according to a Dell'Oro Group report.
11.28.2011 - Overall Carrier IP Telephony market revenues experienced a 10 percent annual decline in the third quarter of 2011 as quarter-over-quarter growth in the Voice Application Server (VAS) segment failed to offset declines in the Media Gateway, Softswitch and Session Border Controller (SBC) segments, according to a Dell'Oro Group report.
Old and New Rationalizations for HD Voice
11.18.2011 - I've heard a lot of rationalizations for implementing HD voice since I started tracking it full time in 2009. With wireless operators rolling out HD voice in mass across Europe and the expectation VoLTE (Voice over LTE) will bring HD voice to America, it's time to re-examine "traditional" thinking and start looking at new ideas.
11.18.2011 - I've heard a lot of rationalizations for implementing HD voice since I started tracking it full time in 2009. With wireless operators rolling out HD voice in mass across Europe and the expectation VoLTE (Voice over LTE) will bring HD voice to America, it's time to re-examine "traditional" thinking and start looking at new ideas.
Ooma Telo: Here to Streamline Your VoIP - And Your Life
11.18.2011 - Ooma Telo, a voice-over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) phone adapter, is new on the market in Canada, and it's presented as in pursuit of a quite noble goal: To streamline your life. Admit it. This is an admirable goal.
11.18.2011 - Ooma Telo, a voice-over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) phone adapter, is new on the market in Canada, and it's presented as in pursuit of a quite noble goal: To streamline your life. Admit it. This is an admirable goal.
Mobile HD voice (almost) Stretches from UK to Russia
11.10.2011 - If you were to take a trip from the UK to Russia, you could almost -- almost -- get mobile HD voice service in every country along the way, regardless of what route you chose. At this point in time, it's easier to count the have-nots than the haves -- and some of the have-nots are surprising.
11.10.2011 - If you were to take a trip from the UK to Russia, you could almost -- almost -- get mobile HD voice service in every country along the way, regardless of what route you chose. At this point in time, it's easier to count the have-nots than the haves -- and some of the have-nots are surprising.
Global Telecom Service Provider Revenue, Investments to Continue Upward Climb
11.9.2011 - The report attributes much of the capex growth to AT&T's sprawling LTE network deployments, Wi-Fi hotspot investments and HSPA+ upgrades. AT&T's investments compensate for the tighter purse strings of Verizon, which wrapped up much of its own LTE deployments last year.
11.9.2011 - The report attributes much of the capex growth to AT&T's sprawling LTE network deployments, Wi-Fi hotspot investments and HSPA+ upgrades. AT&T's investments compensate for the tighter purse strings of Verizon, which wrapped up much of its own LTE deployments last year.
Ooma Expands into Canadian Market, Offers Telo and Free HD Voice Calling
11.2.2011 - The Canadian market will soon have access to free, HD-quality home phone service. Ooma has announced it is expanding into the Canadian market, enabling Canadians to purchase the Ooma Telo and immediately enjoy crystal-clear calls to any phone number within the country. This move also expands free calling to Canada for Ooma U.S. customers as well.
11.2.2011 - The Canadian market will soon have access to free, HD-quality home phone service. Ooma has announced it is expanding into the Canadian market, enabling Canadians to purchase the Ooma Telo and immediately enjoy crystal-clear calls to any phone number within the country. This move also expands free calling to Canada for Ooma U.S. customers as well.
DSP Group Chipset Powers Deutsche Telekom CAT-iq 2.0 Home Gateway with HD Voice
10.27.2011 - DSP Group, a global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications at home, announced its cordless chipset solutions now power Deutsche Telekom CAT-iq 2.0 home gateway with HD Voice.
10.27.2011 - DSP Group, a global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications at home, announced its cordless chipset solutions now power Deutsche Telekom CAT-iq 2.0 home gateway with HD Voice.
Korean Operator KT Licenses SPIRIT DSP's TeamSpirit Voice Engine
10.20.2011 - SPIRIT DSP, a provider of voice and video over IP engines, announced that KT, a telecom operator in Korea, has licensed the company's TeamSpirit Voice Engine Mobile, a Software Development Kit (SDK).
10.20.2011 - SPIRIT DSP, a provider of voice and video over IP engines, announced that KT, a telecom operator in Korea, has licensed the company's TeamSpirit Voice Engine Mobile, a Software Development Kit (SDK).
Lantiq Expands Single-Chip Solution, Brings HD Voice Quality to Cordless Home Phones
10.12.2011 - The features of the new COSIC WDCT, a 2.4 GHz version of the company's DECT solution, include wideband voice and low-rate data services. The company is targeting the cordless handsets market in Asia-Pacific countries and emerging markets that use this unlicensed frequency range for HD voice quality.
10.12.2011 - The features of the new COSIC WDCT, a 2.4 GHz version of the company's DECT solution, include wideband voice and low-rate data services. The company is targeting the cordless handsets market in Asia-Pacific countries and emerging markets that use this unlicensed frequency range for HD voice quality.
Commercial HD Voice Services Now Available on 32 Mobile Networks in 29 Countries, says GSA
10.3.2011 - Based on a study conducted by Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), Ireland's technology news resource Siliconrepublic reports that HD Voice technology has been launched by 32 mobile networks in 29 countries, while top manufacturers have launched 52 HD voice-capable phones. According to GSA's latest report, almost half of EU member countries have commercially launched mobile HD Voice services, or are engaged in trials ahead of planned commercial introduction.
10.3.2011 - Based on a study conducted by Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), Ireland's technology news resource Siliconrepublic reports that HD Voice technology has been launched by 32 mobile networks in 29 countries, while top manufacturers have launched 52 HD voice-capable phones. According to GSA's latest report, almost half of EU member countries have commercially launched mobile HD Voice services, or are engaged in trials ahead of planned commercial introduction.
Denmark's TDC Now Supports HD Voice Technology
9.30.2011 - TDC, a large telecommunication company in Denmark has announced its network throughout the country now supports HD Voice, the technology which improves voice quality of mobile calls.
9.30.2011 - TDC, a large telecommunication company in Denmark has announced its network throughout the country now supports HD Voice, the technology which improves voice quality of mobile calls.
Interconnecting an HD Voice World still an Uphill Battle
9.19.2011 - Higher-level SIP interconnection/federation/peering - whatever you want to call it - remains the biggest hurdle in enabling seamless HD voice calls, plus video and other UC-based apps. But if last week at IT EXPO was any indicator, third-parties such as Neutral Tandem and XConnect promoting HD voice interconnection have a lot of work ahead get smaller and/or hosted VoIP service providers on board.
9.19.2011 - Higher-level SIP interconnection/federation/peering - whatever you want to call it - remains the biggest hurdle in enabling seamless HD voice calls, plus video and other UC-based apps. But if last week at IT EXPO was any indicator, third-parties such as Neutral Tandem and XConnect promoting HD voice interconnection have a lot of work ahead get smaller and/or hosted VoIP service providers on board.
Free HD Phone Service without the Cord: Exclusive Interview with Ooma Exec
9.15.2011 - TMCnet Editor Stefania Viscusi recently conducted a podcast interview with Ooma's vice president of product management, Dennis Peng, to learn a little more about the innovation.
9.15.2011 - TMCnet Editor Stefania Viscusi recently conducted a podcast interview with Ooma's vice president of product management, Dennis Peng, to learn a little more about the innovation.
Ooma Brings Wireless Freedom and HD Voice to Your Home Phone
9.15.2011 - Ooma, a Palo Alto, Calif.-based provider of free HD home phone service, announced today a giant step in the advancement of home phone communications with the new Ooma Telo Air adapter.
9.15.2011 - Ooma, a Palo Alto, Calif.-based provider of free HD home phone service, announced today a giant step in the advancement of home phone communications with the new Ooma Telo Air adapter.
HD Voice Advances in Europe, Africa
9.2.2011 - Recent announcements in Austria and Kenya highlight multiple avenues of mobile HD voice service proliferation. France Telecom is not the only big player in the telecom work starting to embrace and extend wideband voice services.
9.2.2011 - Recent announcements in Austria and Kenya highlight multiple avenues of mobile HD voice service proliferation. France Telecom is not the only big player in the telecom work starting to embrace and extend wideband voice services.
NXP's VoiceExperience Software Pre-Integrated on Samsung's Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi Tablet
8.29.2011 - NXP Software has announced that Samsung has chosen to pre-integrate its LifeVibes VoiceExperience software on the Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi tablet.
8.29.2011 - NXP Software has announced that Samsung has chosen to pre-integrate its LifeVibes VoiceExperience software on the Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi tablet.
Voice, Messaging, and Data Plan Spending to Increase, Reports In-Stat
8.26.2011 - A recent research by the research firm In-Stat indicated that voice, messaging, and data plan spending will rise to 37 percent from 2010 to 2015.
8.26.2011 - A recent research by the research firm In-Stat indicated that voice, messaging, and data plan spending will rise to 37 percent from 2010 to 2015.
XConnect Unveils Transcoding Technology to Deliver HD Voice Between Fixed and Mobile Networks
8.22.2011 - XConnect, a provider of interconnection and ENUM-directory services, announced the launch of a new transcoding technology designed to deliver high-definition (HD) voice services between fixed and mobile networks. The service is designed to solve the key challenge to widespread adoption of high-definition voice services: the need to deliver traffic across disparate networks, according to company officials.
8.22.2011 - XConnect, a provider of interconnection and ENUM-directory services, announced the launch of a new transcoding technology designed to deliver high-definition (HD) voice services between fixed and mobile networks. The service is designed to solve the key challenge to widespread adoption of high-definition voice services: the need to deliver traffic across disparate networks, according to company officials.
HD Voice Improves Understanding When Accents are Heavy
8.18.2011 - We rely heavily on communications to help promote our business efforts, and we can't afford to have anything less than stellar quality delivered by vendors. VoIP vendors often argue that the clarity of high-definition (HD) VoIP will enable users in the global economy to more readily communicate with colleagues ad partners located throughout the world. Perhaps what we really need is not HD VoIP, but HD voice.
8.18.2011 - We rely heavily on communications to help promote our business efforts, and we can't afford to have anything less than stellar quality delivered by vendors. VoIP vendors often argue that the clarity of high-definition (HD) VoIP will enable users in the global economy to more readily communicate with colleagues ad partners located throughout the world. Perhaps what we really need is not HD VoIP, but HD voice.
Neutral Tandem Debuts New HD Wideband Voice Interconnection Solution
8.10.2011 - Neutral Tandem, a provider of global interconnection services, asserted that its newly unveiled HD Voice Interconnect is a High Definition wideband voice interconnection solution designed to offer easy access to other HD carriers interconnected with Neutral Tandem, thereby fixing the problem of non-interconnected 'islands of HD.'
8.10.2011 - Neutral Tandem, a provider of global interconnection services, asserted that its newly unveiled HD Voice Interconnect is a High Definition wideband voice interconnection solution designed to offer easy access to other HD carriers interconnected with Neutral Tandem, thereby fixing the problem of non-interconnected 'islands of HD.'
The Drive for HD Voice Excitement: ITEXPO Interview
8.8.2011 - The evolution in the technology space has rapidly increased in the communications space as social media and smartphones are changing the way in which people live, work and communicate. In anticipation of the upcoming ITEXPO West event, TMC CEO Rich Tehrani sought to get the inside scoop from companies on the frontline, including Doug Mohney, Editor-in-Chief of the HD Voice News. According to Mohney, mobile HD voice is going like gangbusters throughout the global marketplace.
8.8.2011 - The evolution in the technology space has rapidly increased in the communications space as social media and smartphones are changing the way in which people live, work and communicate. In anticipation of the upcoming ITEXPO West event, TMC CEO Rich Tehrani sought to get the inside scoop from companies on the frontline, including Doug Mohney, Editor-in-Chief of the HD Voice News. According to Mohney, mobile HD voice is going like gangbusters throughout the global marketplace.
Study Highlights Importance of IPX for Next Gen Wireless
8.4.2011 - The study, titled "IPX: New Interconnect Strategies for Operators," is geared toward global operators working in HD voice, mobile messaging and mobile commerce services.
8.4.2011 - The study, titled "IPX: New Interconnect Strategies for Operators," is geared toward global operators working in HD voice, mobile messaging and mobile commerce services.
Ooma Telo Awarded Product of the Year
7.29.2011 - Palo Alto, Calif.-based Ooma, a VoIP device manufacturer and consumer telecommunications company has been recognized for outstanding innovation for its Ooma Telo advanced VoIP home phone system which offers HD Voice phone service.
7.29.2011 - Palo Alto, Calif.-based Ooma, a VoIP device manufacturer and consumer telecommunications company has been recognized for outstanding innovation for its Ooma Telo advanced VoIP home phone system which offers HD Voice phone service.
5 Reasons Why Ooma Telo Trumps the Competition
7.21.2011 - New trends have a way of drawing people in and creating an uptick in the market whenever they occur. Because people have a tendency to migrate towards whatever is cutting edge, this can also mean dollars signs and a rush of new players entering the space. In technology, and particularly communications, one leading trend that's becoming more and more commonplace is High Definition or 'HD Voice.'
7.21.2011 - New trends have a way of drawing people in and creating an uptick in the market whenever they occur. Because people have a tendency to migrate towards whatever is cutting edge, this can also mean dollars signs and a rush of new players entering the space. In technology, and particularly communications, one leading trend that's becoming more and more commonplace is High Definition or 'HD Voice.'
M5 Networks Releases Top 10 Tips to Ensure Phone Call Quality in a Challenging Business Environment
7.20.2011 - M5 Networks, a company providing enterprise-class phone systems revealed its top ten tips to ensure quality phone calls in a challenging marketplace.
7.20.2011 - M5 Networks, a company providing enterprise-class phone systems revealed its top ten tips to ensure quality phone calls in a challenging marketplace.
Why the Slow U.S. Mobile HD Voice Adoption?
7.19.2011 - Introducing any significant new feature on any network requires surmounting the "chicken and egg" problem. Think back to the adoption of fax machines or email addresses, for example. To the extent that a network effect exists for all communications services, the new innovation has greater value as each additional user is added. The immediate problem is that, at the beginning, the network has to be enabled for the new service, then a user has to buy a new device, and then all the other users one wishes to converse with must do the same.
7.19.2011 - Introducing any significant new feature on any network requires surmounting the "chicken and egg" problem. Think back to the adoption of fax machines or email addresses, for example. To the extent that a network effect exists for all communications services, the new innovation has greater value as each additional user is added. The immediate problem is that, at the beginning, the network has to be enabled for the new service, then a user has to buy a new device, and then all the other users one wishes to converse with must do the same.
Business Spending on IT and Telecom Services to Grow 6 Percent
7.15.2011 - Recent research from In-Stat finds that enterprise business spending on IT and telecom services, which includes cloud computing, wireless, wireline voice, wireline data, and business IP/VoIP, will grow nearly 6 percent in 2011.
7.15.2011 - Recent research from In-Stat finds that enterprise business spending on IT and telecom services, which includes cloud computing, wireless, wireline voice, wireline data, and business IP/VoIP, will grow nearly 6 percent in 2011.
Voice Over LTE's Killer App: Your Phone Number
7.15.2011 - What this means for you: Faster LTE speeds mean mobile operators can offer more stuff to you in the way of communication options, such as Unified Communications or Rich Communications Suites -- services offered to mobile subscribers with defined standard capabilities like enhanced calls using technology like HD Voice, enhanced messaging and enhanced phonebook.
7.15.2011 - What this means for you: Faster LTE speeds mean mobile operators can offer more stuff to you in the way of communication options, such as Unified Communications or Rich Communications Suites -- services offered to mobile subscribers with defined standard capabilities like enhanced calls using technology like HD Voice, enhanced messaging and enhanced phonebook.
HD Voice - It's All About Connecting the Disparate Islands
7.5.2011 - This weeks announcement by Orange that it plans to roll out mobile HD Voice to several more countries throughout Europe, and from U.K. operator Three, that they will roll out HD Voice capability to 'most' phones by the autumn is good news for the spread of HD Voice, but Orange is missing a trick.
7.5.2011 - This weeks announcement by Orange that it plans to roll out mobile HD Voice to several more countries throughout Europe, and from U.K. operator Three, that they will roll out HD Voice capability to 'most' phones by the autumn is good news for the spread of HD Voice, but Orange is missing a trick.
LTE will Open New Services for Enterprises and Consumers: BroadSoft Survey
6.27.2011 - More than 42 percent of mobile network operators (MNOs) are currently deploying Long Term Evolution (LTE) trials, while 34.2 percent plan LTE network rollouts in the future, according to a study conducted by BroadSoft, a provider of software that enables mobile, fixed-line and cable service providers to offer communications over their IP networks.
6.27.2011 - More than 42 percent of mobile network operators (MNOs) are currently deploying Long Term Evolution (LTE) trials, while 34.2 percent plan LTE network rollouts in the future, according to a study conducted by BroadSoft, a provider of software that enables mobile, fixed-line and cable service providers to offer communications over their IP networks.
Even With Technology Advancements, We Still Prefer HD Voice
6.27.2011 - The communication methods studied excluded face-to-face. Analyzing such methods and the impact of HD voice on communications is important to understand what consumers really want.
6.27.2011 - The communication methods studied excluded face-to-face. Analyzing such methods and the impact of HD voice on communications is important to understand what consumers really want.
Telstra Launches World's Largest HD Voice Network in Australia
6.24.2011 - Telstra, telecom and information services provider in Australia, announced that it has become the largest HD voice network operator in the world.
6.24.2011 - Telstra, telecom and information services provider in Australia, announced that it has become the largest HD voice network operator in the world.
Mobile HD Voice Investments Driving Adoption
6.23.2011 - Investments in HD Voice network deployments appear to be growing among operators throughout the world. According to this MyBroadBand report, the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) has confirmed that such investments are expanding across Europe and throughout the world.
6.23.2011 - Investments in HD Voice network deployments appear to be growing among operators throughout the world. According to this MyBroadBand report, the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) has confirmed that such investments are expanding across Europe and throughout the world.
HD Voice Nuanced at 'The Cable Show' - With an Analog Twist
6.17.2011 - While France Telecom and 3 UK were busy bragging about their respective HD voice stories this week -- and nobody caught the fact 3 UK hadn't officially announced turning on HD voice before today! -- the cable industry is doing some things I wasn't expecting. Comcast was demoing HD voice and video as a managed/hosted service for businesses with a Polycom VVX 1500 phone while two of the major set top box manufacturers revealed they could squeeze wideband voice out of existing CPE gear via a firmware upgrade. And Cablevision is lab testing HD voice phones for consumer deployment.
6.17.2011 - While France Telecom and 3 UK were busy bragging about their respective HD voice stories this week -- and nobody caught the fact 3 UK hadn't officially announced turning on HD voice before today! -- the cable industry is doing some things I wasn't expecting. Comcast was demoing HD voice and video as a managed/hosted service for businesses with a Polycom VVX 1500 phone while two of the major set top box manufacturers revealed they could squeeze wideband voice out of existing CPE gear via a firmware upgrade. And Cablevision is lab testing HD voice phones for consumer deployment.
Phoenix Audio Technologies Unveils High Definition Voice MT107A Echo Canceling and Noise Reducing Mini Array for Car PC Market
6.17.2011 - Phoenix Audio Technologies, a provider of solutions for full duplex, high definition audio communications, announced that its newly released MT107A is a DSP based echo canceling and noise reduction processing box that introduces the company's unique technologies into the automotive environment.
6.17.2011 - Phoenix Audio Technologies, a provider of solutions for full duplex, high definition audio communications, announced that its newly released MT107A is a DSP based echo canceling and noise reduction processing box that introduces the company's unique technologies into the automotive environment.
Global Mobile Suppliers Association Report Studies HD Voice Network Across Europe
6.13.2011 - According to South African trade journal MyBroadband, a new report by the Global mobile Suppliers Association "confirms how operator investments in mobile HD Voice network deployments and trials are expanding across Europe and worldwide."
6.13.2011 - According to South African trade journal MyBroadband, a new report by the Global mobile Suppliers Association "confirms how operator investments in mobile HD Voice network deployments and trials are expanding across Europe and worldwide."
Tablets and HD Voice
6.9.2011 - Two companies are promoting the virtues of HD voice on the tablet, one through hardware and the other through software.
6.9.2011 - Two companies are promoting the virtues of HD voice on the tablet, one through hardware and the other through software.
HD Voice: New Contest Will Let Winner Get Ooma Premier Phone Service for Life
6.7.2011 - HD Voice solutions provider Ooma has announced a new contest that starts today and that will let the winner receive their Ooma Premier Phone Service for the rest of their life. There are other prizes, too.
6.7.2011 - HD Voice solutions provider Ooma has announced a new contest that starts today and that will let the winner receive their Ooma Premier Phone Service for the rest of their life. There are other prizes, too.
IP Calling Zooms Up According to Latest Pew Study
6.6.2011 - Back in 2007, research done by the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project found that a measly 8 percent of Internet users had placed a phone call online - ever - and only two percent were doing so on any given day, according to industry observer Helen Leggatt.
6.6.2011 - Back in 2007, research done by the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project found that a measly 8 percent of Internet users had placed a phone call online - ever - and only two percent were doing so on any given day, according to industry observer Helen Leggatt.
HD Voice, CAT-iq, and The Cable Show
6.3.2011 - You may hear a lot more about HD voice and the CAT-iq standard in the next two weeks as cable companies start talking up new voice services at their annual conference in Chicago this year. CAT-iq 2.0 - the most recent version - delivers HD voice, but later versions are evolve from telephony-based applications into entertainment and home monitoring.
6.3.2011 - You may hear a lot more about HD voice and the CAT-iq standard in the next two weeks as cable companies start talking up new voice services at their annual conference in Chicago this year. CAT-iq 2.0 - the most recent version - delivers HD voice, but later versions are evolve from telephony-based applications into entertainment and home monitoring.
HD Voice in Nigeria? Quality Service Must Arrive First
6.2.2011 - Quality service is something that every subscriber demands from their telecom provider, but how difficult is it to receive? In some countries, quality could be a relative term, even in relation to HD voice. The assumption with high definition communications is excellent quality, but if the provider is under no obligation to provide it, is the customer left without choice?
6.2.2011 - Quality service is something that every subscriber demands from their telecom provider, but how difficult is it to receive? In some countries, quality could be a relative term, even in relation to HD voice. The assumption with high definition communications is excellent quality, but if the provider is under no obligation to provide it, is the customer left without choice?
HD Voice Having Positive Impact on Digital Voice Revenue Streams
5.26.2011 - That in all likelihood will not prove to be a big trend by 2016, though. One might ask why the incumbent telcos have been slow to embrace VoIP services, compared to cable or competitive providers. Some will instinctively argue that the telcos are big, lumbering companies unable to grasp the importance, but those views arguably are misplaced. Consider VoIP from a telco perspective. There actually is no new revenue to be gained in the consumer segment from offering VoIP services compared to sticking with legacy voice, as odd as that might sound.
5.26.2011 - That in all likelihood will not prove to be a big trend by 2016, though. One might ask why the incumbent telcos have been slow to embrace VoIP services, compared to cable or competitive providers. Some will instinctively argue that the telcos are big, lumbering companies unable to grasp the importance, but those views arguably are misplaced. Consider VoIP from a telco perspective. There actually is no new revenue to be gained in the consumer segment from offering VoIP services compared to sticking with legacy voice, as odd as that might sound.
Mobile HD Voice Snowballs in Europe
5.18.2011 - Mobile HD voice service is snowballing in Europe, rolling downhill and picking up steam and mass. Most, if not all, of Europe will have HD voice service from at least once carrier by the end of the year. More competitive markets, such as France and the UK, will have two or more carriers.
5.18.2011 - Mobile HD voice service is snowballing in Europe, rolling downhill and picking up steam and mass. Most, if not all, of Europe will have HD voice service from at least once carrier by the end of the year. More competitive markets, such as France and the UK, will have two or more carriers.
A Slippery Slope of HD Audio, HD Voice and HD VoIP
5.12.2011 - When it comes to phones, people are starting to throw around "HD" fast and loose, using a wide range of terms such as "HD audio," "HD voice," and "HD VoIP." It's all starting to drive me crazy, because people and companies are starting to say one thing when they might mean another, leading to a rat race of clarifications.
5.12.2011 - When it comes to phones, people are starting to throw around "HD" fast and loose, using a wide range of terms such as "HD audio," "HD voice," and "HD VoIP." It's all starting to drive me crazy, because people and companies are starting to say one thing when they might mean another, leading to a rat race of clarifications.
What is HD Voice?
5.10.2011 - A first step toward understanding HD voice is to refer to instead a more technical term, wideband audio. This is a better title because it makes reference to the technology needed to deliver high-quality audio-sound that's much clearer than any telecommunication experienced before.
5.10.2011 - A first step toward understanding HD voice is to refer to instead a more technical term, wideband audio. This is a better title because it makes reference to the technology needed to deliver high-quality audio-sound that's much clearer than any telecommunication experienced before.
HD Voice: Ooma Premier Customers Offered Real-Time 911 Notifications
5.10.2011 - Today, Ooma Inc., a provider of HD Voice quality home phone service, said it will make one of these new features available to all of its Ooma Premier customers.
5.10.2011 - Today, Ooma Inc., a provider of HD Voice quality home phone service, said it will make one of these new features available to all of its Ooma Premier customers.
HD Voice: Ooma Keeps the Promotions Coming
5.3.2011 - VoIP provider Ooma is once again offering customers the chance to receive a gift by spreading the word about their offerings.
5.3.2011 - VoIP provider Ooma is once again offering customers the chance to receive a gift by spreading the word about their offerings.
Mobile HD Voice Now Available from 2G Through 4G - What's Next?
5.2.2011 - HD voice continues to steadily spread throughout the world, but it was a bit of a surprise to read Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) had turned up the first 2G GSM-based installation of HD voice in Russia with MegaFon. The equipment manufacturer had been relatively low-key in embracing mobile HD voice with Ericsson and more recently Alcatel-Lucent emphasizing their respective carrier customers.
5.2.2011 - HD voice continues to steadily spread throughout the world, but it was a bit of a surprise to read Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) had turned up the first 2G GSM-based installation of HD voice in Russia with MegaFon. The equipment manufacturer had been relatively low-key in embracing mobile HD voice with Ericsson and more recently Alcatel-Lucent emphasizing their respective carrier customers.
Ooma Hosting HD Voice Twitter Contest
4.27.2011 - Ooma announced yesterday a contest that will award customers if they tell their friends about the cost savings they've realized using Ooma. Winners will receive a free download of Ooma's mobile HD Voice App.
4.27.2011 - Ooma announced yesterday a contest that will award customers if they tell their friends about the cost savings they've realized using Ooma. Winners will receive a free download of Ooma's mobile HD Voice App.
Clarifying HD Voice
4.26.2011 - HD Voice, the technology that delivers extreme audio clarity, is playing an important role in communications today as clear, reliable voice calls become a vital demand for both business and personal users.
4.26.2011 - HD Voice, the technology that delivers extreme audio clarity, is playing an important role in communications today as clear, reliable voice calls become a vital demand for both business and personal users.
New Study Analyzes HD Voice Prospects, Challenges
4.19.2011 - What happens with tier 1 SIP peering will play a key role in the future of HD voice, according to new research from HD Voice News, in collaboration with TMC.
4.19.2011 - What happens with tier 1 SIP peering will play a key role in the future of HD voice, according to new research from HD Voice News, in collaboration with TMC.
Report Focuses on HD Voice Opportunities and Growth in Global Market
4.15.2011 - Significant growth is expected in HD voice over the next three years, according to HD Voice 2011, a report published by HD Voice News in partnership with TMC. This growth is expected to be the result of Tier 1 service providers, such as Comcast, France Telecom, Cincinnati Bell and Verizon offering technology to business, residential and wireless customers.
4.15.2011 - Significant growth is expected in HD voice over the next three years, according to HD Voice 2011, a report published by HD Voice News in partnership with TMC. This growth is expected to be the result of Tier 1 service providers, such as Comcast, France Telecom, Cincinnati Bell and Verizon offering technology to business, residential and wireless customers.
Consumer Reports Readers Favor 'Newer Alternative' VoIP Services
4.8.2011 - A recent survey of bundled telecom services, conducted by Consumer Reports readers, found that, "newer alternatives," were rated favorably, this included mention of Ooma's phone service when it came down to VoIP offerings.
4.8.2011 - A recent survey of bundled telecom services, conducted by Consumer Reports readers, found that, "newer alternatives," were rated favorably, this included mention of Ooma's phone service when it came down to VoIP offerings.
HD Voice: Ooma Brings TeloFriend Twitter Contest Back for Another Round
3.29.2011 - So, why is there so much buzz about HD voice? For one thing, it delivers incredible sound quality. Users who rely on HD voice technology substantially improve the voice quality of the call.
3.29.2011 - So, why is there so much buzz about HD voice? For one thing, it delivers incredible sound quality. Users who rely on HD voice technology substantially improve the voice quality of the call.
HD Voice: An Ear-Opening Experience
3.21.2011 - High-definition (HD) voice quality not only changes the way we hear those on the other side of the phone, but has created a new level of quality users expect with their communications services. On a VoIP network, HD Voice improves user perception of the technology while still offering the cost savings VoIP has become so popular for.
3.21.2011 - High-definition (HD) voice quality not only changes the way we hear those on the other side of the phone, but has created a new level of quality users expect with their communications services. On a VoIP network, HD Voice improves user perception of the technology while still offering the cost savings VoIP has become so popular for.
Ericsson Kicks Off Voice Quality Revolution with Industry's First HD Voice Call on CDMA
3.21.2011 - Ericsson, telecom infrastructure and solutions provider for next generation services, announced it made the industry's first High Definition (HD) voice call on Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) network.
3.21.2011 - Ericsson, telecom infrastructure and solutions provider for next generation services, announced it made the industry's first High Definition (HD) voice call on Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) network.
HD Voice: Ooma Offering Free Calling to Japan
3.14.2011 - Ooma provides clear communications 24 hours a day, seven days a week. But getting clear communications perhaps is never more important than during a crisis. Ooma realizes this in light of the most recent devastation in Japan, and is helping its users trying to reach those who may have been affected by the earthquake and tsunami.
3.14.2011 - Ooma provides clear communications 24 hours a day, seven days a week. But getting clear communications perhaps is never more important than during a crisis. Ooma realizes this in light of the most recent devastation in Japan, and is helping its users trying to reach those who may have been affected by the earthquake and tsunami.
Ooma Launches HD Voice Channel on TMCnet
3.9.2011 - The HD Voice channel promotes HD Voice solutions available from Ooma to achieve optimal voice quality on calls. In addition, visitors can find valuable resources such as product info, case studies, feature articles and industry news.
3.9.2011 - The HD Voice channel promotes HD Voice solutions available from Ooma to achieve optimal voice quality on calls. In addition, visitors can find valuable resources such as product info, case studies, feature articles and industry news.
Ooma Voice Quality - Taking Calls to the Optimal Level
3.9.2011 - When quality suffers on that channel, the business can suffer as well. Voice quality, and especially HD Voice calls, have the ability to make or break a business as it serves as an extension of the company's brand when communicating. As a result, quality of service must be a top priority when implementing any type of voice communications platform.
3.9.2011 - When quality suffers on that channel, the business can suffer as well. Voice quality, and especially HD Voice calls, have the ability to make or break a business as it serves as an extension of the company's brand when communicating. As a result, quality of service must be a top priority when implementing any type of voice communications platform.
HD Voice Phone Quality - There's Nothing Like It
3.9.2011 - Companies such as Ooma recommend HD voice, but the concept can be foreign to the one making the buying decision. Here, let's take a look at some of the business benefits of HD voice to better equip you for making that critical communications decision.
3.9.2011 - Companies such as Ooma recommend HD voice, but the concept can be foreign to the one making the buying decision. Here, let's take a look at some of the business benefits of HD voice to better equip you for making that critical communications decision.
HD Voice: Ooma Offers Free U.S. Calling and 'Utmost' Voice Clarity
3.9.2011 - The newly-developed Ooma PureVoice HD technology is offering free U.S. calling with "the utmost voice clarity," according to company officials.
3.9.2011 - The newly-developed Ooma PureVoice HD technology is offering free U.S. calling with "the utmost voice clarity," according to company officials.
Polycom Showcases CXIP Phones at WCP 2010
7.16.2010 - Polycom will also demonstrate additional Unified communications solutions that deliver a richer experience with Communications Server "14" including the CX700 IP phone, CX5000 Unified Conference Station and Polycom HDX personal and room-based HD telepresence solutions.
7.16.2010 - Polycom will also demonstrate additional Unified communications solutions that deliver a richer experience with Communications Server "14" including the CX700 IP phone, CX5000 Unified Conference Station and Polycom HDX personal and room-based HD telepresence solutions.
Big Fish Games Introduces First Voice Chat, Multiplayer-Enabled Game App for iPhone and iPad
7.9.2010 - The iPad and iPhone versions integrate Z2Live's multiplayer and voice chat solutions, which connects people over WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G and EDGE network.
7.9.2010 - The iPad and iPhone versions integrate Z2Live's multiplayer and voice chat solutions, which connects people over WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G and EDGE network.
D2 Technologies Announces Support for SkypeKit SDK
7.1.2010 - Combining the SkypeKit SDK with mCUE's user interface and media engine "offers customers the added benefit of mCUE's multi-mode, multi-session, multi-protocol engine for interoperability with multiple carrier and enterprise communications systems and other social networking services," company officials say.
7.1.2010 - Combining the SkypeKit SDK with mCUE's user interface and media engine "offers customers the added benefit of mCUE's multi-mode, multi-session, multi-protocol engine for interoperability with multiple carrier and enterprise communications systems and other social networking services," company officials say.
Orange UK Soon to Offer HD Voice Mobile Technology; Trials in Progress
6.22.2010 - HD Voice from Orange makes use of the 3G network to deliver clearer audio. Initial tests taking place in Bristol, Reading and Southampton have impressed independent observers. They report that Orange's HD Voice not only brings better sound quality, but also eliminates the majority of external noise. As an open standard, this higher quality will be available to other networks.
6.22.2010 - HD Voice from Orange makes use of the 3G network to deliver clearer audio. Initial tests taking place in Bristol, Reading and Southampton have impressed independent observers. They report that Orange's HD Voice not only brings better sound quality, but also eliminates the majority of external noise. As an open standard, this higher quality will be available to other networks.
Unicoi Systems Releases Fusion HD Voice Engine
6.14.2010 - Unicoi Systems, a provider of hardware and software solutions to the embedded device market, announced the release of its Fusion HD Voice Engine for multiple platforms.
6.14.2010 - Unicoi Systems, a provider of hardware and software solutions to the embedded device market, announced the release of its Fusion HD Voice Engine for multiple platforms.
Nucentcom Selects Polycom HD Voice Equipment
6.10.2010 - Company officials said that Polycom's patented Acoustic Clarity Technology 2, features the latest full duplex, echo cancellation, and noise reduction technology coupled with advanced voice processing.
6.10.2010 - Company officials said that Polycom's patented Acoustic Clarity Technology 2, features the latest full duplex, echo cancellation, and noise reduction technology coupled with advanced voice processing.
Polycom Expands Support for its Implementation of H.264 Video Compression Technology
6.8.2010 - Polycom, Inc., a provider of telepresence, video, and voice solutions and a visionary in communications that empower people to connect and collaborate everywhere, declared extended support for their implementation of H.264 High Profile, a compelling, standards-based video compression technology that lessens bandwidth requirements for HD telepresence and video conferencing up to 50 percent.
6.8.2010 - Polycom, Inc., a provider of telepresence, video, and voice solutions and a visionary in communications that empower people to connect and collaborate everywhere, declared extended support for their implementation of H.264 High Profile, a compelling, standards-based video compression technology that lessens bandwidth requirements for HD telepresence and video conferencing up to 50 percent.
Media5 Corporation Announces High Definition SIP Mobile Softphone App for Apple Devices
6.4.2010 - The worldwide acceptance of iPhone, iPod and iPad devices has contributed to Apple's incredible growth over the past few months. Media applications vendors make use of this opportunity to sell their products and services through these "gadgets of the century."
6.4.2010 - The worldwide acceptance of iPhone, iPod and iPad devices has contributed to Apple's incredible growth over the past few months. Media applications vendors make use of this opportunity to sell their products and services through these "gadgets of the century."
New iPhone Said to Offer Videoconferencing; Commercial to Demonstrate iChat
5.26.2010 - Sam Mendes has a reputation, but it doesn't have anything to do with the iPhone. Such a statement may have been true a few days ago, but times change. Now, according to a TiBp report, the American Beauty director has been selected to create new iPhone HD/iPhone 4G commercials.
5.26.2010 - Sam Mendes has a reputation, but it doesn't have anything to do with the iPhone. Such a statement may have been true a few days ago, but times change. Now, according to a TiBp report, the American Beauty director has been selected to create new iPhone HD/iPhone 4G commercials.
TMC, Howler Technologies Launch HD Voice Channel
5.18.2010 - Visitors to the HD Voice Channel channel will find breaking news in HD Voice technology, expert opinions on where the technology is headed, industry news across a wide range of vertical markets, case studies and white papers.
5.18.2010 - Visitors to the HD Voice Channel channel will find breaking news in HD Voice technology, expert opinions on where the technology is headed, industry news across a wide range of vertical markets, case studies and white papers.
Howlet, Xorcom's IP-PBX Certified as Interoperable
5.18.2010 - Late last month Howler Technologies announced that its high-performance G.729A codec software for Asterisk has been certified as interoperable with Xorcom's IP-PBX models.
5.18.2010 - Late last month Howler Technologies announced that its high-performance G.729A codec software for Asterisk has been certified as interoperable with Xorcom's IP-PBX models.
Howler Tech Release Allows G.729A Howlet
5.18.2010 - Offering "improved scalability," officials at Howler Technologies say their new embedded and distributed license manager "allows for flexible licensing options," including a Floating License which "allows you to pool channel licenses across several servers on a network segment."
5.18.2010 - Offering "improved scalability," officials at Howler Technologies say their new embedded and distributed license manager "allows for flexible licensing options," including a Floating License which "allows you to pool channel licenses across several servers on a network segment."
HD voice is about voice quality -- not UC
5.18.2010 - Over the past few months I've seen mixed messages about HD voice. One camp wants to roll up the technology under the unified communications (UC) umbrella, steamrollering any talk of IP telephony into a "one size fits all [handsets]." Others have lost heart in HD voice being a primary mover for their business ventures.
5.18.2010 - Over the past few months I've seen mixed messages about HD voice. One camp wants to roll up the technology under the unified communications (UC) umbrella, steamrollering any talk of IP telephony into a "one size fits all [handsets]." Others have lost heart in HD voice being a primary mover for their business ventures.
