Grandstream Reveals WP820

A mass IP migration has been underway for some time, as the analog world is giving way to a feature-rich, future-forward digital world. A key theme of this business transformation is mobility, and as VoIP continues to build presence, its solutions are heading in a decidedly mobile direction.

Grandstream announced the arrival of the WP820, a portable Wi-Fi IP phone. The robust IP phone touts exceptional audio quality and supports seamless roaming.

 “As the world becomes increasingly mobile, businesses need tools that allow their workforce to be productive anywhere that has a WiFi

connection,” said David Li, CEO of Grandstream. “Our new and sought-after WP820 allows businesses to offer their employees a truly cutting-edge voice mobility solution throughout any WiFi environment.”

Key features of the new release are as follows:

• Dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi with advanced antenna design to allow fast and reliable roaming
• Bluetooth 4.2 for syncing headsets and mobile devices
• HD voice, dual microphone design, advanced AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation) and Noise Shield Technology to block out background noise
• Powerful hardware platform with a 4-core high performance processor running Android™ 7.0
• Rechargeable 1500mAh Li-ion battery with 7.5-hour talk time and 150-hour standby time
• 2.4” 240x320 color LCD with 3 programmable soft keys
• Support 2 SIP accounts, 2 lines, and various popular voice codecs including wideband Opus, G.722, G.711, G.729A/B, iLBC, etc.
• Supports WMM (WiFi Multimedia) and smart QoS to ensure the highest possible quality of latency-sensitive voice/video communications against unpredictable network jitter
• Built-in accelerometer for gesture control, movement-based notifications and alarms
• Configurable button for push-to-talk, panic call, and other functions
• Built-in proximity sensor, vibration motor, micro USB port, and 3.5mm headset jack

VoIP is venturing its way into businesses of all shapes and sizes, and as such solutions are developed to support the trends taking place in industry. Does your communications system support mobility?

Edited by Maurice Nagle