A decision to block VoIP or charge excess tariffs on this service may result in mass migration to a cellular provider that is less heavy-handed with their network.
he cellular company said that VoIP can not be ignored and that the company must look at issues related to profitability
Seligman said that their network has a finite capacity, and that they have to look at the types of traffic on its network to ensure everybody can enjoy a good experience when using MTN’s data services.
Correction - VoIP is in 99% of cases more than equal or better then what the cellular audio quality is - which is bad to downright crappy 90% of the time.So, I as an informed person chose to put up with the slightly lower quality VoIP offers
So the 3g/HSCSD/EDGE networks being rolled out arent designed for data? The mobile operators are just trying to protect their cartel and their massive revenue stream.The biggest problem for the mobile operators is that mobile networks is build for speech traffic, not data traffic. Our situation is unique in the world, as we use mobile networks as data networks, in stead of fixed line networks (because of Telkoms prices). So, when the mobile network was designed, it was not dimensioned for mainly data type traffic. Vodacom is the network in the world with the most data traffic handled (in the region of a few terrabytes per month).
So the 3g/HSCSD/EDGE networks being rolled out arent designed for data?
Yes, for data, i.e. ringtones, wallpapers, etc. Not the kind of data you would browse/download from you PC. It was never designed for that from the start.
You're kidding me right? 3g was designed to download a ringtone at speeds greater than 1mb/s? 3g is a broadband connection designed for data.Yes, for data, i.e. ringtones, wallpapers, etc. Not the kind of data you would browse/download from you PC. It was never designed for that from the start.
Features
The most significant features offered by third generation (3G) mobile technologies are the momentous capacity and broadband capabilities to support greater numbers of voice and data customers - especially in urban centres - plus higher data rates at lower incremental cost than 2G.
You're kidding me right? 3g was designed to download a ringtone at speeds greater than 1mb/s? 3g is a broadband connection designed for data. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3G#Features
If you read carefully, you'll I said that it wasn't designed for that from the start. The take-up of 3G for internet access could not have been predicted by any of the operators, as they based their network model on the networks in Europe, which is used for calls (basic and video), not as primary internet access method.
Obviously, with mobile TV coming they will have to make provision for bigger bandwidth, and will then not have any reason for blocking or charging higher rates for VoIP, as VoIP will be comparatively lower on resources.