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Coms.Com launches handset range to give it the greatest share of VoIP
VoIP business provides details of phone range in advance of market entry
London, September 29, 2006: Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone service provider Coms plc (www.coms.com) today announces details of a handset range to accompany the official launch, which takes place on 9 October.
Coms.Com is the first broadband telephony service in the UK that will allow consumers to choose their own personal telephone number and use it to make low cost, high quality phone calls wherever a wireless high-speed internet connection is available.
"We believe that the real driver of VoIP take up will be the handsets. Wireless networks are popping up all over the place nowadays. Our range of desirable, 'mobile-esque' handsets means that making phone calls via the Internet or on the move has finally become a viable option for consumers. The functionality of our handsets is very similar to standard mobiles, so users wont need to learn how to use yet another device. In fact all they should notice is a dramatic drop in their phone bills," said Terry Martin, CEO of Coms plc.
Manufactured by UTStar the special VoIP handsets are available direct from www.coms.com
F1000 WiFi VoIP Telephone
The F1000 is an attractively priced, portable handset that can be carried and used anywhere in your business or at home. It automatically searches for and connects to any WiFi access point, even when you're out and about using a public network. The handset boasts crystal clear reception within the range of your chosen router thanks to its use of the 802.11b wireless standard.
The handset is also SIP-based which gives it the flexibility to integrate with most IP-PBX systems as well as the majority of VoIP service accounts.
Convenience is enhanced further by the F1000's ability to store information on up to four different WiFi network configurations and the security settings for each one. This enables you to achieve a quick and hassle-free connection to frequently used networks.
Price: £109 ex. VAT
VATF3000 WiFi VoIP Telephone
The F3000 is a slim and attractive portable VoIP handset that performs superbly either in the home, at work or when connecting via public access points such as in cafes or bars.
Featuring a sleek silver-coloured casing, the handset uses the common 'b' and 'g' wireless standards to give first class reception within the range of your WiFi router. Like the F1000, the F3000 is SIP-based for easy integration with most IP-PBX systems as well as VoIP service accounts.
For easy log-on, the F3000 can remember four different WiFi network configurations at one time, making connecting to your favourite networks a piece of cake.
Price: £149 ex. VAT
Terry Martin, (title) at Coms.Com, says: "We will be entering the market with an extremely progressive range of handsets for VoIP users that are visually attractive and handily sized".
"All the handsets provide excellent voice quality and complete convenience because they can memorise network configurations. This is a major attraction for users because it makes switching between wireless locations as easy as possible."
F1000 and F3000 - key features at a glance:
F1000 WiFi VoIP Telephone
- Roaming between WiFi access points
- Up to four stored SSIDs with individual security settings
- Up to four hours talk time, up to 100-hours standby time
- Backlit LCD display
- Call hold, call waiting, call transfer, call conferencing
- Call logs - made, answered, missed calls
- Caller ID
- Multiple ring tones
- Personal address book with auto dial
- Built in web server for administration
- Automated provisioning up to 256 byte encryption
- TFTP
- HTTP
F3000 WiFi VoIP Telephone
- Backlit 65,000 colour LCD screen
- Clamshell design
- Up to four stored SSIDs with individual security settings
- Up to four hours talk time, up to 100-hours standby
- Call hold, call waiting, call transfer, call conferencing
- Call logs - made, answered, missed calls
- Caller ID
- Polyphonic ringtones
- Personal address book with auto dial
- Built in web server for administration
- Automated provisioning - up to 256 byte encryption
- TFTP
- HTTP
About Coms plc
Coms.Com was founded by Jason Drummond in 2000 with the vision of using the Internet to carry and deliver voice telephone calls. Voice over IP (VoIP) is changing the way consumers and businesses make and receive their telephone calls. Coms.Com offers a low-cost VoIP service that can be combined with services provided by broadband Internet suppliers to make and receive telephone calls. Coms.Com subscribers can make high quality calls over the Internet wherever a high-speed Internet connection is available, including in wireless hotspot as they are allocated their own location free unique user number. Subscription is available in a range of packages.
Coms.Com is listed on the London Stock Exchange AIM market (LSE:COMS)
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