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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 2:42 pm
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stimpy
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If you are really hungry for wifi/GSM, there are phones out there that support quad-band GSM, plus WiFi, with SIP. So you can do VoIP when in range of WiFi. These phones are mostly being OEM'd to VoIP companies at this point, but they are out there. Here is a sample...

FT77dm Wi-Fi/GSM S(IP) HANDSET

FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT IS A FUNDAMENTAL EXPECTATION
Introduction
The Global standards Wi-Fi broadband and GSM solutions that leading operators and
carriers are deploying around the globe!
The FT77dm blazingly advanced wireless/mobile tele- & datacom solution keeps you
connected everywhere anytime, @ home, @ work, on the move, everywhere in between
Wi-Fi and GSM networks.
 Dual mode GSM/Wi-Fi IP phone adopted for the leastcost
tariff, highest bandwidth and most reachable
services.
 USB interconnection to laptop/PC for high-rate data
connectivity in enterprise network.
 Bluetooth wireless modem to PDA or Notebook PC for
the internet access either via WLAN, GPRS or Dial-up
Networking.
 Bluetooth voice connection with FT77dm.

FT77dm PAN Application
Who will buy
 Frequent traveler
 Mid-top management
 SOHO, freelancer
 3C gadget early adoptersr

 Mobile distributor
 ITSP
 Wireless operators
 IP-PBX supplier
 Bluetooth specialist
 SI


 Least cost for corporate voice communication
 Extension on the go (local or remote) -> no more missing calls
 Seamless communication (FT77dm) -> cross WLAN & GSM
 Landline/DECT replacement
 Easy handling -> programmable Prefix & speed dial
 Simultaneous data access (FT77dm)

Who will buy
 Frequent traveler
 Mid-top management
 SOHO, freelancers
 3C gadget early adopters
Sell through
 Mobile distributor
 ITSP
 Wireless Operators (brand name requested)
 IP-PBX distributors
 SI

Specification
Bluetooth
 Version 1.1 Class II
 HSP, HFP, SPP, DUN, CTP profile
GSM/GPRS
 Quad band GSM 850/900/DCS 1800/PCS 1900
 2 SIM slots
 SMS messaging
Wi-Fi
 IEEE 802.11b
 11Mbps with Dynamic Bandwidth Management
 40 bit and 128 bit WEP data encryption
 802.1x authentication
 QoS support TOS / DiffServ

VoIP
 GSM and G711, 723.1, 726 and 729ab
 Outbound Proxy for NAT Traversal
 Adaptive jitter buffer and echo cancellation
 G.168 echo cancellation
 Silence suppression, Voice Activity Detection (VAD)
 Comfort Noise Generation (CNG)
 DTMF detection and relay

FT77dm Functions & Features

Specification
Network and Protocols
 SNMP manager
 DHCP or Static configuration option
 Alternate TFTP support
 SIP (RFC 3261) version 2
 SDP (RFC2327)
 RTP (RFC1889)
 RTCP (RFC1890)
 Support outbound proxy for NAT traversal
 Site survey, Trace route (hidden feature), Seamless-secure
 roaming and VLAN support
 STUN server supported

Calling Features
 Caller ID display
 Call waiting
 Call forward
 Call transfer
 Pre-dialing before sending
 Call mute
 Redial
 Call hold/ resume
 Call park

FT77dm Functions & Features

Specification
User Interface
Color STN Display 96RGB x64 Pixels with LED backlite
Keys : Power , Volume, Menu Selection, Send/End, 12 keys dialer pad
Selection of Menu, user profiles, languages and ring types by soft keys
Hotkey for keypad lock
Hotkey for voice-mail access, call logs
Ten configurable speed dial
Idle / call state-based soft-keys
Local phone book
Time / date display
Keypad lock / vibration icon indicators
RF Level and battery gas gauge indication
Polyphonic ringer, vibrator and visual display alerts
Easily Switch VoIP/GSM voice; WiFi/GSM; SIM 1 / SIM 2 by one key
Pocket PC 2002/2003; Windows based WIM management and network
configuration utility

FT77dm Functions & Features

General
 Intel PXA255 100-400 MHz, scalable
 16 MB Flash, 8 MB DRAM
 USB 2.0 (Slave)
 1300 mAH Li-Ion rechargeable battery
 98 x 64 CSTN LCD with LED backlit
 12-key dialer pad with LED backlit
 Function keys implemented
 Speaker/Microphone/Headset Jack/Charging Jack
 Downloadable WMA Polyphonic ring tones
 Vibrator for call alert
 72 hours standby and 4 hours talk time
 Dimensions (H x W x D); 100mm x 60mm x 22mm
 Weight (with standard battery): 128 g
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