ATT allows VOIP for iPhone

[haven]

ATT used to restrict VOIP applications like Skype to WiFi only, and not via the ATT 3G wireless network. This policy changed today:

"DALLAS, October 6, 2009 - AT&T today announced it has taken the steps necessary so that Apple can enable VoIP applications on iPhone to run on AT&T's wireless network. Previously, VoIP applications on iPhone were enabled for Wi-Fi connectivity. For some time, AT&T has offered a variety of other wireless devices that enable VoIP applications on 3G, 2G and Wi-Fi networks. AT&T this afternoon informed Apple Inc. and the FCC of its decision."

Read more here:
http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2...f-heart-about-voip-over-3g-for-the-iphone.ars

 

[overlander]

Awesome. Maybe they have finished up the network 3G bandwidth issues and opened the door for tethering as a next step!

 

[soonenough]

ATT used to restrict VOIP applications like Skype to WiFi only, and not via the ATT 3G wireless network. This policy changed today...

Cool news, has anyone used any other VoIP apps that work well on the iPhone? Skype is the only one I'm familiar with.

Awesome. Maybe they have finished up the network 3G bandwidth issues and opened the door for tethering as a next step!

That would be killer, but I bet the price of the plans will be outrageous. Having a laptop with a 3G connection in the car would be seriously sweet on road trips though... :drool: