Wednesday, August 09, 2006
By Darwin G. Amojelar, Reporter
FOUR information and communication technology (ICT) firms have obtained separate authorities from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to offer voice calls over the Internet, the regulatory body said.
VoIP or voice over the Internet protocol is a cheap alternative to traditional telephony, which transmits voice via the Internet.
The NTC approved the application of Fiber Telecom Inc., Pastels Inc. and Pacific IP Netcom Inc. as VoIP service providers.
The regulator also approved Mozcom Inc.’s application as a reseller.
The NTC defines a service provider as a person or entity providing VoIP services to the public, directly or through resellers for compensation, while a reseller is a person or entity that intends to derive or source VoIP from a duly registered provider under an agreement to resell the service directly to retail end-customers.
Fiber Telecom said it will rollout VoIP service in all cities and municipalities where Gokongwei family-led Digital Telecommunication Philippines Inc. are available.
Fiber Telecom offers Internet access, e-mail web hosting, Internet fax and e-commerce.
Pastels Inc. said it will roll out in areas where Capitol Wireless Inc. and PT&T operate, while Pacific IP Netcom Inc. will operate and maintain VoIP in areas covered by the network of Liberty Broadcasting Network Inc.
Last, Mozcom will operate and maintain its VoIP service in all cities and municipalities covered by Philcom fixed line facilities, and where Crown Multimedia and Information Services Inc. coverage is available.
Earlier, the company approved the request of Crown Multimedia, Cashrounds Inc. and BT&T Network Corp., Transpacific Broadcast Group International Inc. and Cebu-based Technetworks Corp. to offer VoIP service.
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