It
looks like O2 understands the future of mobile carriers, which is
probably not a split between voice and data, but a pipe of all data with
VoIP replacing traditional voice plans. The carrier is about to start a
trial run of a new mobile app which will allow users to make free VoIP
calls on WiFi connections.
The trial run will
be starting soon with 1,000 users testing the O2 Connect VoIP app for
iOS and Android. The trial will be invite-only for consumers and
business customers, but will be extended to attendees of the Wired 2011
event this week. O2 Connect won't require any additional signup or
usernames, and will use your mobile number as the ID. It is still
unclear exactly how the product will be rolled out, but it is expected
to launch in 2012.
Right now, the testing will
be limited to iOS and Android smartphones, but eventually the app will
be expanded to other mobile platforms.
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