While typical Internet phone customers are restricted to plugging a regular home or office phone into an adapter that is linked to a high speed Internet connection, Wi-Fi phone users experience freedom. Wi-Fi phones combine two very hot technologies, Wi-Fi, which creates zones of high speed wireless connectivity, and Voice over Internet Protocol, also known as VoIP, which enables users to make phone calls over the Internet. Wi-Fi phones allows users to make calls from anywhere there is an open Wi-Fi hotspot.Hotspots can be found in coffee shops, hotels, and airports. Many local governments are also planning free Wi-Fi areas.
According to GoDialing.com, Wi-Fi phones are sold by other Internet phone providers, but with prices hovering around $300, worldwide sales last year crept in at just 143,000 units. "We knew if we introduced a phone at half the price, we'd be more accessible to the general public," says Romeo. "Priced at just $155, the Wi-Fi phones are now more than just a cool gadget, they're a must have."
The GoDialing.com announcement said the discounted VoIP phone rates pose a significant threat to traditional and cellular operators. Because traditional and cellular calls are run through lines monopolized by companies, calls are substantially more expensive than VoIP calls which are routed through the Internet. "Whether you're calling for a cab after a long night in Las Vegas or checking in with your wife while you're on a business trip in Hong Kong, you can make unlimited calls to the U.S. There are no roaming charges," says Romeo. Calls to countries other than the U.S. start at two cents per minute.
Source: PR Web
