Freedom 2 Surf - now offer Voip

[KiltedWarrior]

http://www.freedom2surf.com/voip/press.php?release=29

20 October 2005, London - Freedom2Surf (www.freedom2surf.net), has today announced freedom2phone, our simple and easy to use plug and play Internet telephony service. The new service offers consumers unlimited free telephone calls and messaging over the Internet.

freedom2phone comprises everything customers need to get connected. There is now no longer a need to buy a separate VoIP phone or adaptor as all freedom2phone requires is one simple box which includes a Voice-over IP enabled ADSL router as well as a built in Wi-Fi access point. Unlike other Internet telephony services, freedom2phone does not require a PC or headset, just a freedom2surf broadband connection. freedom2phone is quick and easy to set up - simply plug the VoIP router into the ADSL wall socket, then plug your standard phone handset into the router and you are ready to go.

Today, freedom2phone is available for a one-off charge of £79.99 and the cost of a freedom2surf broadband connection. Consumers can make and receive calls completely free of charge between VoIP phones anywhere in the world. They will also be able to make major savings on call rates to both domestic and international landlines as well as mobiles with 10% off BT's UK calls and 40% off BT's International calls. Current freedom2surf customers can upgrade to the service for a charge of £79.99 (the cost of the router).

freedom2phone customers will also be allocated an extra phone line for their Internet calls, an 0845 number, ideal for families and non-geographic home workers. Existing BT numbers are unaffected so users can simply switch between their landline and calls over the Internet at the touch of a button.

Richard Manly, sales and marketing director of Freedom2Surf, commented: "freedom2phone enables consumers to use the Internet simply and easily to make unlimited free telephone calls. Unlike existing Internet telephony services, freedom2phone does not require a user to have or be connected to a PC or headset. The service converges broadband, Wi-Fi and VoIP in a single and easy to set up device. The service is so convenient and easy to set up, even your Granny could use it! Consumers and home workers alike will now be able to make major savings on their domestic, international and mobile calls."

For further information on the launch of today's freedom2phone Internet telephony service and other broadband packages from freedom2surf please visit http://www.freedomtosurf.net/voip/

PRODUCT PRICING:


freedom2phone Internet telephony service

free international freedom2phone to freedom2phone and other VoIP calls
10% off BT Together rates for all UK calls, 40% off BT Together rates for all international calls to landlines and mobiles
The VoIP router is a combined ADSL modem, router, ATA and Wi-Fi unit and costs £79.99
Your own 0845 number

Upgrades for existing customers

freedom2surf customers can upgrade for a one-off charge of £79.99

[socca2me]

I dunno quite wot to think of this.

[KiltedWarrior]

In my opinion this will impact the "normal" telecoms market with possibly more ISP's offering VOIP. and creating an alternative phone service at reduced cost if not free.

Will be intersting to see how the likes of BT react to such changes as the take up of Broadband increases the move to VOIP will increase.