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What should “Voice over WiFi” be called?

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By: , IntoMobile
Tuesday, December 5th, 2006 at 3:31 AM

Tommi is frustrated over the fact that there is no easy way to say "Voice over WiFi" without confusing people into submission. I like "Net Call" simple, two words, very descriptive, it’s a call … over the net! Hell you can even cut the space out and just call it a netcall.

"Dammit Frank, I don’t have any signal in here!"
"Can you make a netcall?"
"Frank WTF is a netcall?"
"You use your wireless network to make a call dumbass, hence the term ‘netcall’ … got it?"
"I love you Frank!"
"Too much information Ted."

Got a little carried away in my mini screen play there. What term would you guys suggest?

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Stefan Constantinescu

Stefan Constantinescu (@WhatTheBit on Twitter) has loved technology since as far back as he can remember. It started with computers, but in the past few years his passion has turned to mobile devices. As a mobile phone enthusiast who lives and breathes devices that connect to the internet, he knows he is not alone with this radical fascination of all things wireless. He is strongly opinionated and enjoys a good debate so leave comments in his posts and he’ll get back to you! Stefan began blogging as a hobby in the fall of 2006 and joined IntoMobile in the summer of 2007. Later he got a job at Nokia in March 2008, but as of June 2009 he has rejoined the IntoMobile team. He is currently based out of Helsinki, Finland.

  • Derek Coleman

    I think “WiBother” would be an appropriate name. ;)

  • Stefan Constantinescu

    I know you’re being sarcastic, but being able to make a call from your own wifi network is important.

    Might not be important when a country is blanketed in WiMax, but that is atleast a decade off in my opinion.

    I hope I’m proved wrong.