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08-06-2008, 08:50 AM
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VOIP/SIP software for iPhone - Will Apple block it?
What do we reckon about the upcoming App Store and the possibility of a VOIP/SIP client on the iPhone?
Would allowing such applications piss off telcos and lead to Apple blocking it? Will Apple even block things on the App Store?
Nokia has a SIP client on their E series phones - so maybe Apple will turn a blind eye to VOIP applications on the iPhone  |
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08-06-2008, 08:51 AM
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Didn't they already say that they wouldn't, but that it would be locked down to Wifi use only?
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08-06-2008, 08:53 AM
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They've publicly said that VoIP via Wi-Fi is acceptable, VoIP via EDGE/HSDPA is not. Link
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Last edited by mvjs; 08-06-2008 at 09:46 AM.
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08-06-2008, 09:43 AM
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Beware the Robot Mafia
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Originally Posted by mvjs
They've publicly said that VoIP via Wi-Fi is acceptable
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Ooh, I didn't know this!
That sounds great - I can use my iPhone as a SIP phone around my house and cancel my landline |
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08-06-2008, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by decryption
Ooh, I didn't know this!
That sounds great - I can use my iPhone as a SIP phone around my house and cancel my landline |
Won't you lose ADSL as well if your landline goes?
That's the only reason I'm still paying my monthly line rental, since going over to VOIP.
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08-06-2008, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Aladdin
Won't you lose ADSL as well if your landline goes?
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Typically yes, but not if they happen to be able to get naked DSL with a provider that can do it. No voice service on the line, just the line for DSL sync (and then provider supplies VoIP services rather then the land line service per say).
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08-06-2008, 09:18 PM
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i do VOIP via a client on my Nokia. i can run all IM service, .. Skype, MSN, AOL, Google talk, Yahoo and SIP. I mostly use via WiFi at home & work, .. but works just the same when i'm out, .. via 3G or normal data.
i can't see Apple having anything to do with restricting this access on an iPhone. I'm with Optus at the mo...
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08-06-2008, 09:20 PM
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Beware the Robot Mafia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aladdin
Won't you lose ADSL as well if your landline goes?
That's the only reason I'm still paying my monthly line rental, since going over to VOIP.
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Naked DSL doesn't need a landline 
Internode :: Residential :: Internet :: Home ADSL :: Naked |
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08-06-2008, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Mctastic
i do VOIP via a client on my Nokia. i can run all IM service, .. Skype, MSN, AOL, Google talk, Yahoo and SIP. I mostly use via WiFi at home & work, .. but works just the same when i'm out, .. via 3G or normal data.
i can't see Apple having anything to do with restricting this access on an iPhone. I'm with Optus at the mo...
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Apple wouldn't have anything to do with it, AT&T would. It would be nice if there was some kind of way the VOIP app checks the carrier and if it's on a carrier who doesn't want it it only allows it on WiFi.
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08-06-2008, 09:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mctastic
i do VOIP via a client on my Nokia. i can run all IM service, .. Skype, MSN, AOL, Google talk, Yahoo and SIP. I mostly use via WiFi at home & work, .. but works just the same when i'm out, .. via 3G or normal data.
i can't see Apple having anything to do with restricting this access on an iPhone. I'm with Optus at the mo...
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Yep that's what I want
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08-06-2008, 09:39 PM
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09-06-2008, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by decryption
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Darn - my exchange is still fully clothed . . . can't get naked - yet!
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09-06-2008, 08:27 AM
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i just hope they will bring iChat to the iPhone....
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09-06-2008, 08:29 AM
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Group: Forum Leaders
Location: Perth
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Originally Posted by decryption
Yep that's what I want
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Just be careful of your battery life decryption. I used to run Fring (then Nimbuzz) on the N95 I used to have, and it would suck the charge out of the battery in about 3-4 hours. Won't be a problem if you leave your iPhone in its dock at home, but leave it on the kitchen table and forget about it and you could be in a spot of bother |
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09-06-2008, 08:47 AM
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yes Lavo, ... it's the one negative. Fring kills my battery in 5/6 hours, .... thats why i have spare one charged :-)
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