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11.04.05
United Online Joins VoIP Arena
 By David Utter
The company plans to offer free computer to computer calling, and five tiers of
computer to telephone call pricing topping out at $14.95 per month plus international
call rates.
Some countries have begun shutting out VoIP traffic from their telecom networks,
aided by software that identifies data traffic carrying those phone calls. In
the US, SBC Communications' CEO has threatened to start charging service providers
like Vonage for carrying their VoIP traffic, on top of fees charged to consumers
for using SBC for Internet connectivity.
United Online doesn't seem very concerned about the various rumblings that menace
net neutrality. Today the company behind NetZero and Classmates.com announced
it will offer VoIP calling that will work with nearly any connection, broadband
or dialup.
The NetZero Voice plans range in price from free for PC to PC calls through an
unlimited plan that covers the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, and offers free inbound
calls. International calling, a huge moneymaker for telecoms, starts at 2 cents
per minute depending on the country called.
As a new service, United Online can address the FCC requirement for 100 percent
notification and response from customers about limitations on emergency 911 dialing
from VoIP connections as subscribers join.
Existing VoIP providers have had varying success in meeting FCC deadlines to comply
with that requirement. The FCC has extended those deadlines for some companies
in response.
About the Author:
David Utter is a staff writer for WebProNews covering technology and business. |
