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Story: Ofcom rules VoIP networks must allow 999 calls

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Good news / bad news?

This is one of those mixed deals that, whilst one can agree with the logic, may well create a problem for many dedicated VoIP users. The effect upon Skype, in particular, will be interesting to see. Vonage have successfully overcome this hurtle once already in the USA, and no doubt they will be able to comply in the UK as well, but it is an additional burden on both the company and the user. For the user, it means that they must enter the 999 information any time they change adapters or even move their lines from one adapter to another. Certainly it will discourage the smaller players from the market, and this goes counter to the philosophy of open platforms and ideas we look to drive our technology.

David Brown
Jasmine Partners

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