Voice over IP... it just cracks me up that we can convert voice into IP packets and route it over the same Sonet (SDH) backbone that is handling regular telephony. It is kind of like telling people they can use the browser on the phone to get to a site that allows you to send texts for free (http://www.cingularme.com/do/public?l=en-US&v=cingular) instead of charging people 10c to send SMS texts from their phone.

It all comes down to money - and the fact that the network operators are making a fortune from services that should be much cheaper than they are... Whatever happened to competition? They are fat and happy - and the sooner we all move to Vonage or Skype or Flint or whoever - the better.

ps - You can contact me on skype either online to davidtraynor or via phone on +1 347 284 6640.

God bless Voice over IP...