[asterisk-users] using Wifi smartphones as SIP clients

[Bart Coninckx]

On 05/07/12 13:50, giovanni.v wrote:
> I thing smartfones simply lack a business grade softhone implementation.
>
> WiFi SIP phones share some problem with smartphones: battery runtime 
> and, most important, roaming and handover.
>
> In WiFi network handling roaming/handover is up to the client, this is 
> the same kind of problem that arises in mobile WiFi POS systems. 
> Compared to DECT standard which implements roaming/handover this is a 
> major drawback.
>
> Implementing a proper roaming/handover in WiFi networks, using 
> wireless controllers and suitable access points, is very expensive. 
> Where such expensive WiFi infrastructure have to be built only to 
> properly serve wireless phones a DECT multicell system is definitely a 
> winner considering coverage, features and battery runtime.
>
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Giovanni,

I think you're completely right. Even to this day, it seems that Wifi is 
not ready for voice, except while investing a lot of time/money.
DECT it is,

BC