Dell Dipping Their Toes Into VoIP With "Dell Voice" Offering
What exactly is Dell these days? A PC maker? A smartphone maker? A tablet maker? Dell's been trying a little bit of everything the past few years in an effort to see where traction could be gained, and so it's hardly a surprise to see them delving into yet another market: voice over IP. This week, Dell Canada and Fongo announced the launch of their new mobile app, Dell Voice - a free to download full feature VoIP phone alternative that may help Canadians save money on their mobile phone bills. Users of Android and iOS devices can now avoid costly long-distance charges and daytime calling restrictions from their wireless carrier by receiving and placing calls to landline and mobile phones using Dell Voice.
Dell Voice is loaded with free features that Canadians typically pay for as part of their carrier's plan. Features included with Dell Voice are free local and long-distance calls to most of Canada, free unlimited incoming calls, free Voicemail, free Caller ID, and free Call Waiting to name a few. Dell Voice uses Voice-Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology to receive and place calls with users existing data connection (i.e. 3G, 4G or WiFi) on the Fibernetics network. Fongo enjoys privileged access to Fibernetics, a Canadian CLEC that owns and operates its own coast-to-coast network in Canada. By using the Fibernetics network, users can choose a local Canadian phone number for their Dell Voice line, as well as place emergency VoIP 911 calls 3.
It's only available in Canada right now, but the important part is that it's launching. From here, Dell could easily port this to other countries, and perhaps even throw in special features for those using it on Dell equipment. With Dell's substantial hold on the enterprise market, perhaps there's even room to replace corporate landlines with Dell VoIP lines. Not a bad way to extend a market, huh?
Dell Voice is loaded with free features that Canadians typically pay for as part of their carrier's plan. Features included with Dell Voice are free local and long-distance calls to most of Canada, free unlimited incoming calls, free Voicemail, free Caller ID, and free Call Waiting to name a few. Dell Voice uses Voice-Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology to receive and place calls with users existing data connection (i.e. 3G, 4G or WiFi) on the Fibernetics network. Fongo enjoys privileged access to Fibernetics, a Canadian CLEC that owns and operates its own coast-to-coast network in Canada. By using the Fibernetics network, users can choose a local Canadian phone number for their Dell Voice line, as well as place emergency VoIP 911 calls 3.
It's only available in Canada right now, but the important part is that it's launching. From here, Dell could easily port this to other countries, and perhaps even throw in special features for those using it on Dell equipment. With Dell's substantial hold on the enterprise market, perhaps there's even room to replace corporate landlines with Dell VoIP lines. Not a bad way to extend a market, huh?
