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First Free Mobile-to-Mobile Cross-Platform Calls

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the do-you-want-to-hear-me-now dept.

bombduck writes "Barablu demonstrates free calling from Nokia Series 60 based phones to Windows Mobile phones and PDAs using a Wi-Fi connection. Both Nokia E Series and N Series Wi-Fi enabled phones tested, showing not only Voice but IM, video and conference calling. "

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  1. Doesn't mention if you can block IMing though.. by Channard · · Score: 3, Insightful

    I wonder how long - if this takes off - it'll take for someone to set up a program on their device to auto-IM spam anyone it can connect to.

  2. So what by DJProtoss · · Score: 4, Insightful
    SIP clients are availiable for both the platforms used and will happily communicate with each other. (in fact, since the E-series has sip built in, I wouldn't be surprised if this is simply built on top of it).
    from the article:
    "It is the first service to bring Instant Messaging directly to a mobile phone."
    Really? so the copy of messenger that is built into recent wm2k* based phones, and the aim and jabber clients I have don't count then? pah.
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  3. A nice idea, but... by solevita · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Free calls within WiFi range? I might as well just get up and go talk face to face. Hell, WiFi range is pretty close to "shouting range" anyway, why leave my seat?

  4. Peer to Peer without a Service Provider by mrjb · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Well that's just extremely cool! This allows for peer-to-peer without service provider. Now if every phone gets anonimized routing built-in, we no longer need any providers for longer-range calls anymore either. Great for connectivity in time of disaster.

    So, no more RIAA/MPAA Big Brothering invading your privacy to check with whom you trade your (home-made, of course) MP3's or movies. Will this finally pop the bubble of bubble-gum "artists"?

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  5. Countdown.... by DrYak · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Countdown to SIP and H323 over WiFi ability of modern phones being locked down / arbitrarly over charged by american phone service providers :

    3... 2... 1...

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