On Tue, 27 Aug 2002, Brendan Moran wrote:

>>     Sounds like free long-distance telephony using digitized voice
>>     over your "free" internet connection, which Bob Metcalfe once
>>     likened to the free heating you could get by stealing rolls of
>>     toilet tissue from public restrooms and burning them in your
>>     furnace.
>
>I'd say that Voice Over IP is here to stay.  Especially since you're already
>paying for the data connection.  Once it's paid for, what data you send
>where is your business.

You wish. Current pricing schemes are based on web surfing habits. If lots
of people talk a lot or use too much broadband they will charge more
and/or throttle. They are already doing both in most broadband places
afaik.

Peter

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