Tandy 2000, Tape Players, and the Land Line

Source: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_15/b4126065685084.htm?chan=technology_tech+maven+page+-+new_this+week%27s+column


Rating: GOOD

Explanation:

Verizon has released a new phone, but this time it’s not a cell phone. It’s a line to help start a new generation in land lines. It’s called the Hub. It’s a home phone which uses broadband and Voice over IP to make calls and much more. The hub is a cordless phone that makes use of your existing broadband connection, which can be from any Internet service provider. You can make phone calls and use other features over the Internet such as checking traffic, weather, text messaging, and for $10 more, even keep track of your kids.
The traditional land line is quickly becoming as obsolete as the Tandy 2000. With long distance now costing the same as calling your neighbor when using your cell phone, people are canceling their phones attached to a rj-11 jack by the millions. Verizon is trying to help bridge the gap between the old and the new which I feel is a great idea. It will help ease the process of removing the old technology by giving a security blank to those who don't want to give up their antiques. For taking VOIP to the next level and helping to push out the old I give Verizon a GOOD rating.