3G. Wireless Communication Solutions

VoxLib, Canada-based IT software developer has come up with a technology platform, which would bridge the gap between a mobile phone, a computer and a number of Instant messenger VoIP services. The platform runs on the users PC bringing Skype services to their mobile phones.

VOX for Skype is a plug-in for Skype. No special software must be installed on your mobile. In fact, any phone can be used. As long as VOX for Skype is downloaded and running on your computer and Skype is also running your mobile will have access to your Skype account. VOX for Skype can easily be accessed either through SkypeIn or SMS.

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VOX for Skype is available free download at VoxLib and is no cost for users.

Via: VoIP Blog

Nokia is pushing to popularize UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) technology in the mass market. The global mobile phone giant is putting the resourcesis to trial its first voice-over-wireless LAN system and service in Finland which will allow mobile users to make use of lower cost voice calls over the Internet.

The system, called Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA), is being tested by 50 households in the city of Oulu. They are using the Nokia 6136 handset which is among the first mobile phones to support the handover of voice and data calls between a WLAN and the local GSM network.

The users will be able to roam and handover between local area networks and wide area networks using the same dual-mode handset.

The handset does not need to continuously communicate with a GSM basestation, but will also make calls through WLAN Internet networks. Which opens up the use of lower cost voice-over-Internet protocol (VoIP) services.

UMA technology makes it possible for users to seamlessly roam and handover between local area networks and wide area networks using the same dual-mode device. Instead of constantly communicating with a base station, UMA allows the phone to also make calls through WLAN internet networks. In turn, this will also make it easier and cheaper for operators to expand their area coverage by implementing WLAN hotspots instead of costly base stations.

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