Voice-over-Internet called phone of future

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Future for internet voice service is
cloudy

Future for internet voice service is
cloudy 07/05/2004 06:09 AM
Augustachronicle.com - Mon Jul 5, 07:00 am GMT

Future cloudy for Internet voice service

Future cloudy for Internet voice service 07/06/2004 09:56 AM
CNEWS Jul 6 2004 1:59PM GMT

Stumbling blocks, uncertain regulation
cloud future for Internet voice service

Stumbling blocks, uncertain regulation
cloud future for Internet voice service 07/04/2004 06:00 AM
Sgvtribune.com - Sun Jul 4, 07:27 am GMT

Haxial KDX 1.1 with Voice Chat /
Internet phone

Haxial KDX 1.1 with Voice Chat /
Internet phone 11/17/2003 01:55 PM
MacVillage.net Nov 17 2003 12:17PM ET

CRTC hearings consider possible
regulation of voice over Internet phone
service

CRTC hearings consider possible
regulation of voice over Internet phone
service 09/21/2004 06:22 PM
CBC Sep 21 2004 11:08PM GMT

Video phone system makes a comeback
Cisco uses Internet for voice, picture

Video phone system makes a comeback
Cisco uses Internet for voice, picture 02/18/2004 07:33 AM
San Francisco Chronicle Feb 18 2004 11:23AM GMT

Big Nigeria phone deal called off

Big Nigeria phone deal called off 05/31/2004 02:09 PM
South African mobile giant Vodacom pulls out of a $200m deal with Nigeria's Econet Wireless,

What If The Phone Company Called Your
Friends To Collect Your Bill?

What If The Phone Company Called Your
Friends To Collect Your Bill? 08/30/2004 03:19 PM
Let's say you're a phone company, and someone has been a bit late in paying their bills. You have all their phone records, and you know who they call. Would it make sense to call some of their frequently called numbers and have these friends, family or colleagues put the pressure on the delinquent subscriber? According to a post at Dave Farber's Interesting People list, that's exactly what one mobile phone company in India just did. As the full story notes, the person that Hutch called up happened to be a potential client -- and that can't look good. While someone in the comments notes another local phone company did the same, you have to wonder if this is common practice, or one collections agent simply going to far. Either way, you have to wonder why a collections agent should have access to the phone numbers you call.

Avon called with phone that didn't ring
true (Reuters)

Avon called with phone that didn't ring
true (Reuters) 07/28/2004 11:34 AM
Reuters - An Avon brochure promising a free mobile phone with the purchase of skin cream earlier this year asked if customers thought the offer sounded too good to be true.

Voice has peaked, the future is data

Voice has peaked, the future is data 06/17/2004 06:50 AM
That's entertainment

Uncertainty clouds Voice over Internet's
future

Uncertainty clouds Voice over Internet's
future 07/09/2004 03:36 AM

Charismatic Phone Voice

Charismatic Phone Voice 08/07/2004 01:46 PM

Do you have problems talking to people over the phone like me?  I thought this p hone interviewing tip from Gretchen, a Senior Talent Scout at Microsoft, was a very useful advice:

Get outta that chair!  Try standing up and even walking around a bit during a phone interview.  People tend to speak more clearly and confidently when standing.  (Seriously, this works!)

I have a unique voice and phone seems to amplify that uniqueness.  And my concerns about sounding silly over the phone tend to undermine the strength of my voice.  One solution I found was to use a full (meaning both ears aka binaural) headphone set with attached microphone.  With the headset, I can hear the other person speaking as well as my own voice clearly.  This allows me to immerse myself fully into the conversation and dispell (actually, forget) any concerns I might have about my voice.

My last headset broke some years ago and I have yet to replace it, but I think I am going to get a wireless telephone headset now so I can take full advantage of Gretchen's advice.  What I would like to have is a full wireless headset with microphone and a wireless base that plugs into both USB port and my telephone so I can use it for both phone and chat.

Update:

After a brief search, I found that these gadgets are called Multimedia Headset Amplifiers.  They are just like regular headset amplifiers except they also plug into your PC and allows you to use the same (potentially very expensive) headset for VoIP and other audio applications as well as regular phone calls.  Here are the three models are I found:

• Platronics MX10
• Hello Direct Virtuoso
• GN Netcom Multimedia Headset Amplifier

They are all kind of pricey ($100~$180), particularly when the price of a decent headset is thrown in ($80~$200), but since a good conversation can mean a lot to anyone's life, I think it's good investment.  Heck, it's better than spending a few hundred on the latest cellphone.  Only concern I have is that all three uses analog jacks instead of USB.  Hmm.  Maybe that's a good thing since USB means more software is needed and these phone equipment guys are not well known for writing quality software.  Anyway, I am going to get one of the three soon.

BTW, I gave up on the wireless because it lowers sound quality and they cost too much.  I can make do with a long cord.

Update 2:

I ordered the Hello Direct Virtuoso with the nice headset.  I sure hope it works as advertised because, if I am going to have what looks like an android's left foot on my desk, it better perform.

Update 3:

I got it today and but am sending it back because:

• it doesn't have separate volume controls for outgoing and incoming voice.
• shallow cup and highly sensitive microphone created an echo of sort.
• Virtuoso looked too cheaply made and fragile.

Instead, I ordered the Plantronics MX10 and Telex H-51 headset via Amazon.  MX10 looks well made and has separate volume control.  H-51 has deep cups (almost like aviation headsets) and has excellent reviews.  This combo is not only better, but cheaper.  I gotta like that.

Voice Overs For Telephone Greetings,
Interactive Voice Response, Auto
Attendants, On-hold, and Voice Messaging
Systems

Voice Overs For Telephone Greetings,
Interactive Voice Response, Auto
Attendants, On-hold, and Voice Messaging
Systems 12/30/2004 05:20 AM
Voice over talents that specialize in recording telephone applications such as voice messaging, auto attendants, interactive voice response, on-hold messaging, voice broadcasts, and voice greetings can be found at Interactive Voices, meeting the needs of corporate entities and not for profit organizations. Voice over talent are available to record telephone scripts for every day use and for special events, enabling employers to brand their company and service clients with consistent and persuasive marketing. [PRWEB Dec 30, 2004]

Movie piracy on Internet called an
epidemic

Movie piracy on Internet called an
epidemic 07/12/2004 05:40 AM
Chron.com - Mon Jul 12, 06:46 am GMT

AG Called to Investigate Shocking
Internet Photo

AG Called to Investigate Shocking
Internet Photo 12/07/2003 09:28 AM
Israel National News Dec 7 2003 8:52AM ET

Southern drawls just don't get
recognized by voice recognition phone
system

Southern drawls just don't get
recognized by voice recognition phone
system 11/16/2003 10:45 PM
Canadian Press via Canada.com Nov 16 2003 9:20PM ET

Broadband Internet Phone Company,
VoIP2Save.com Announces Full Phone
Number Portability

Broadband Internet Phone Company,
VoIP2Save.com Announces Full Phone
Number Portability 07/22/2004 02:48 AM
"VoIP2Save.com" becomes first broadband internet phone company to offer total internet phone number portability to customers. VoIP2Save accuses rivals of holding customer phone numbers hostage because they cannot switch their phone numbers to other carriers. [PRWEB Jul 22, 2004]

TV's future down the phone line

TV's future down the phone line 03/14/2005 06:10 PM
Now that broadband is bedding down the big telcos are keen to start sending TV and video down the line.

Wormy Mobile Phone Future

Wormy Mobile Phone Future 06/18/2004 01:01 PM
Are more sinister worms ahead for mobile phone users?

Reviews: Portable MP3 player with FM and
voice recorder; wireless headset; cell
phone info syncing

Reviews: Portable MP3 player with FM and
voice recorder; wireless headset; cell
phone info syncing 12/11/2003 06:07 PM
San Jose Mercury News Dec 11 2003 5:46PM ET

The cable and phone companies are locked
in a battle royal to provide you with
new high-speed voice, data, and

The cable and phone companies are locked
in a battle royal to provide you with
new high-speed voice, data, and 09/18/2004 08:34 PM
US News Sep 18 2004 11:21PM GMT

Future Samsung Phone Plans Leaked

Future Samsung Phone Plans Leaked 01/04/2005 01:33 PM

Add your voice to Internet

Add your voice to Internet 09/06/2004 07:22 AM
Charlotte.com - Mon Sep 6, 09:09 am GMT

Latest Skulls Trojan Foretells Risky
Smart-Phone Future

Latest Skulls Trojan Foretells Risky
Smart-Phone Future 12/24/2004 12:17 PM
Extreme Tech Dec 24 2004 3:29PM GMT

Future imperfect Mobile phone firms face
a shake-up from new technology

Future imperfect Mobile phone firms face
a shake-up from new technology 04/15/2004 05:01 AM
BBC Apr 15 2004 9:16AM GMT

Q & A Donna Cupelo of Verizon, on phone
firm's fiber-optic future

Q & A Donna Cupelo of Verizon, on phone
firm's fiber-optic future 12/28/2003 05:27 AM
Boston Globe Dec 28 2003 4:08AM ET

AT&T Embraces Voice-over-Internet
Telephony

AT&T Embraces Voice-over-Internet
Telephony 08/31/2004 04:43 AM
Techzonez Aug 31 2004 8:39AM GMT

Correction: Voice-Over-Internet Story

Correction: Voice-Over-Internet Story 12/12/2003 06:38 PM
San Jose Mercury News Dec 12 2003 4:58PM ET

Voice over Internet Protocol on the rise

Voice over Internet Protocol on the rise 09/19/2004 06:29 AM
Ohio.com - Sun Sep 19, 10:09 am GMT

Internet voice service still has
challenges

Internet voice service still has
challenges 07/06/2004 05:06 AM
Sgvtribune.com - Tue Jul 6, 07:39 am GMT

Crystal clear voice over the Internet

Crystal clear voice over the Internet 06/16/2004 05:13 AM
CNET Asia Jun 16 2004 9:29AM GMT

CIA says bin Laden likely the voice on
Internet message

CIA says bin Laden likely the voice on
Internet message 05/07/2004 04:16 PM
Jang Group May 7 2004 8:18PM GMT

CIA says bin Laden likely the voice on
Internet message (AFP)

CIA says bin Laden likely the voice on
Internet message (AFP) 05/07/2004 12:06 PM
AFP - The US Central Intelligence Agency has concluded that the voice on an Internet audio message offering gold for assassinations of top US civilian and military officials is "likely" that of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, a CIA official said.

Pacific Internet gives voice to channel

Pacific Internet gives voice to channel 04/16/2005 05:47 AM
iTnews Apr 16 2005 10:19AM GMT

AT&T plans Internet voice service

AT&T plans Internet voice service 12/11/2003 07:20 AM

Voice over Internet phones miss 9-1-1

Voice over Internet phones miss 9-1-1 06/02/2004 01:05 AM
Big News Network Jun 2 2004 4:57AM GMT

Voice over Internet services explained

Voice over Internet services explained 12/11/2003 08:32 PM
AP via New Jersey Online Dec 11 2003 7:18PM ET

The Internet gives a voice to Death Row,
but not everyone's happy

The Internet gives a voice to Death Row,
but not everyone's happy 01/16/2004 01:00 PM
Whereas in the past criminals could send snail mail all over the place to little effect, now even those in the highest security prisons can reach a much wider audience by having their "pen pals" post material online.

AT&T voice-over-Internet debuts in
Indianapolis, Muncie

AT&T voice-over-Internet debuts in
Indianapolis, Muncie 07/01/2004 05:25 AM
Indystar.com - Thu Jul 1, 08:58 am GMT
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