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Will Telcos Get To Charge VoIP Providers For Call Termination?
from the questions,-questions,-questions... dept
With all the hype over VoIP, Om Malik is pointing to one thing that has the potential to seriously damage many VoIP providers' plans. The FCC might deny Level 3's petition to be exempt from termination charges (though, they may add further exemptions as well). The issue here is that the VoIP providers don't pay termination fees to telcos for calls that end up on their network. The telcos, obviously, would like them to pay up -- which would significantly increase the costs for VoIP providers, in turn increasing the fees for VoIP service, taking away much of the "benefit" from the existing sales pitch. Of course, it's not clear the FCC would actually let it get that far, but there's obviously room to be concerned. Once again, you have to wonder why the VoIP providers don't open up their networks and build a developer community. Letting those developers come up with useful apps would create value beyond just "cheaper phone service."
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Why should VIOP providers get a free ride?
The issue here is that the VoIP providers don't pay termination fees to telcos for calls that end up on their network.
Good God! Why should the telcos not get paid for the use of their network? Believe it or not, it does cost the telcos money when their network is used. Granted, they most likely will overcharge way more than what it actually costs.
I think they should forced to open their network and to charge a reasonable rate. Say no more than 5% to 10% over actual costs.
Bill..
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Re: Why should VIOP providers get a free ride?
How are they getting a free ride? They already pay the going rates for the phone lines they use and the telcos now want to add additional per minute charges on top of that.
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NationwideLD
This is why I think that the obvious option in the future for VoIP is to have a synergy with the telco companies. That's where I see the future of VoIP technology. Nationwide Long Distance
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VOIP
I dont think they should be allowed to charge for early termination. Actually if there is a contract the consumer should abide by it. High speed internet companies are in full force and this helps http://ds3providers.com to succeed.
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