Broadband phone company Vonage and UTStarcom yesterday unveiled a new portable Wi-Fi handset configured for use with Vonage’s VoIP phone service. The new UTStarcom F1000 is available now for $129.99.
The UTStarcom F1000 is configured with Vonage’s standard three-way calling, call waiting, repeat dial on busy, call forwarding to user assigned number, call hold/resume, voicemail, call rejecting/redial/mute and Caller ID based on phone book entries features.
Other features of the broadband phone include 802.11b wireless connectivity, phone book favorites with distinctive ring options, configurable Wi-Fi profiles and up to five hours of talk time or 50-100 standby hours on the rechargeable battery.
“Recognizing the need for consumers and small businesses to have numerous options when communicating with family, friends and business associates, Vonage is excited to offer its subscribers the UTStarcom F1000 Wi-Fi handset, which will enable them to make unlimited local and long distance calls from any open access Wi-Fi hot spot,” stated Louis Holder, executive vice president of product development for Vonage Holdings Corp. “With the rapid increase of open access points around the world, this is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to take advantage of the affordability of VoIP service and also enjoy the convenience of mobility. The UTStarcom Wi-Fi handset bundled with Vonage’s service represents the leading-edge of VoIP service worldwide.”