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VoIP is Free! Or is it?

March 31, 2005

It has been reported (here and here) that the NTC will open up Voice-over-IP to ISPs and other value-added service providers.  This is a legal landmark because it’s the first time in Philippine history that voice services will be offered by entities who do not possess a Congressional franchise.  This is a win for consumers because VoIP calls will be far cheaper than ordinary circuit-switched long distance phone calls.  For the VAS industry, this is also a win because now they can go head to head against the telcos and can grow considerably larger than they are now.

However, I caution against breaking out the bubbly just yet. (more…)

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