Presence and IntComm WG

[Steve Blair <>]

Jon:

 This is why I ask. Other than the user having access to the
familiar handset I can call all of the same places with my video
unit that I can call with my IP phone.

-Steve

Jon Zeeff wrote:

> IMO, video conferencing and voip are in the same boat.  It's been said 
> that VOIP is video conferencing with the video turned off :-).
>
> I think that low cost video end points (such as the D-Link i2eye and 
> many others) are getting pretty good.
>
>
> >    Many of the discussions about VoIP regulation gloss over the
> > fact that a conversation can take place between video conferencing
> > units/software using the same codecs and dialing mechanics often
> > used from an IP phone.  Does the FCC or proponents of regulating
> > VoIP have an opinion on regulating audio conversations conducted
> > over IP using "video conferencing" equipment and software? If so
> > can you share some of those opinions?

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