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BLACKBERRY VOIP OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES AT A MUCH LOWER COST
If you are a BlackBerry user and you haven't considered taking advantage of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) then now would be a great time to start investigating your options. BlackBerry VoIP can help you save money and open up the world of IP communications efficiently, quickly at a very low cost. VoIP uses SIP (session initiation protocol) to route calls via the Internet. The technology is capable of much more than just telephone calls/VoIP. Video messaging and conferencing are just two of the features that users hope will be a reality using SIP.

The beauty of BlackBerry VoIP is that it can be accomplished using either WiFi or cellular networks. This is a big thing since iPhone users can only accomplish VoIP only through WiFi. The ability to use cellular networks give BlackBerry VoIP users much wider access to VoIP capability. Despite the fact that WiFi is becoming more and more accessible, it still has a long way to go before it will have the reach of cellular.

While it seems that we just recently started hearing about the benefits of VoIP for the BlackBerry, BlackBerry VoIP is not new. It's just that there has been lots of publicity surrounding VoIP in the past several months. The news that generated the most excitement was the announcement by Skype that it would roll out a BlackBerry VoIP solution. This first release of Skype for BlackBerry focuses on basic features (it's missing file transfer and voice mail capability). Additional features will continue to be added but even in its current configuration it is still an attractive option for users who are adding BlackBerry VoIP to their existing applications.

There are many other BlackBerry VoIP providers out there besides the biggest names. Which one is right for you will depend on your particular needs and the calling plan you already have. With just a little bit of research you will be able to find the BlackBerry VoIP solution that is perfect for your purposes. Whether you are a personal user who simply wants to save a little money or you are a business enterprise that is looking for ways to reduce costs across the board, BlackBerry VoIP should be very attractive to you. You can create a seamless telephony system that marries the best of landlines, traditional cellular, and VoIP and enjoy a full range of features of services at a much lower cost that simply using the more conventional route. As the BlackBerry VoIP market continues to mature, you will enjoy even more options and better services. Lucky for us, BlackBerry VoIP is now a very viable option.

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As a BlackBerry user I'm feeling pretty darned proud of myself right now. You see, since iPhone was introduced my friend who are iPhantastic have gloated about all the advantages of their beautiful devices. Now it's my turn to gloat. BlackBerry has a huge advantage over iPhone when it comes to BlackBerry VoIP. Unlike iPhone, Blackberry users are not limited to using WiFi networks to take advantage of VoIP. This was underlined when Skype recently announced the introduction of their Blackberry VoIP product.

So what, you say. Well, it's a big deal if you are trying to reduce your cell phone minutes. For those providers who don't, or can't, offer access via conventional celluphone networks you are still required to use cell minutes if you can't find a WiFi network handy.

There is no question that BlackBerry knows how to do email. In fact, this mighty little wonder does email better than any other device. Of course that's what it was designed for. But what about telephone calls? Today's BlackBerry is just as good if not better than any other device on the market. Where it has historically had some shortcomings has been in the VoIP arena. That's not to say necessarily that VoIP was not available, just that it did not have wide appeal for the majority of users. This is now definitely a thing of the past. BlackBerry VoIP has matured to the point where it can stand side by side with the other market leaders.

BlackBerry VoIP has never been considered to be the device's strong suit, functional perhaps, but not the leading edge. It is certainly not new though. Cisco worked with RIM as early as 2006 to develop a BlackBerry VoIP solution. This was primarily a BlackBerry VoIP solution targeted at enterprise customers. So what has changed? What really has changed is that the whole VoIP market has been exploding. With that explosion has come renewed interest in BlackBerry VoIP.

Just recently Skype unveiled it's new BlackBerry VoIP solution. While this is not a perfect solution yet (it doesn't quite handle voice mail and file transfers) but it will in the future. The best part is that unlike with the iPhone, Skype's solution for BlackBerry VoIP does not limit users to transmitting via WiFi. If you have a cellular calling plan then you are good to go over cellular lines. This is a very good thing for users who hope to reduce their long distance fees via BlackBerry VoIP.

These are just some of the services available. There are many others. Each of these BlackBerry VoIP providers offers something a little different and prices their services a little differently. You may find that you need to subscribe to a service in order to receive the full slate of benefits. The browser based BlackBerry VoIP solutions, in particular, are likely to require a fee.

As a BlackBerry user one thing you will need to investigate is which VoIP solution will work on your particular model. While the newest models are likely to handle just about any service provider well, you do want to confirm this. Never the less, you are certain to be able to find the perfect VoIP for your





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