VoIP over iPhone Banned in Germany
Source: www.voip-news.com
Uh, crazy.
A German court has banned the use of VoIP on iPhones, agreeing with carrier T-Mobile, according to CBC. Using VoIP over the iPhone’s Wi-Fi connection doesn’t cost users valuable airtime. In fact, since plans include unlimited internet, that makes the calls free. However the judge who granted the injuction said that it opens the doors to other abuses of the phone.
Meanwhile though, a small victory was won.
According to CBC:
Sipgate did win a victory however, as the same court upheld an injunction against T-Mobile issued in July that prevents the carrier from advertising the iPhone in Germany. Sipgate said T-Mobile’s advertising, which claims “unlimited” internet usage but with a host of restrictions — including a ban on VoIP — was misleading, a position the court agreed with.
“I guess that at least eases the pain,” Salmon said.
