BBT Launches Wireless VoIP Service Nationwide

Argentine ISP BroadBandTech (BBT) has launched a wireless internet telephony service nationwide, local daily El Cronista reported.

The service, which includes a local prefix, enables the client to make calls from any Wi-Fi hotspot.

According to the report, the service, which is called BBtel, will offer customers 80% savings on telephony calls compared to traditional telephony. BBT said the service works with a minimum broadband capacity of 35Kbps. The service requires the use of a Linksys WIP300 telephone.

BBT also has a presence in Brazil, offering internet in the city of Vitoria, in the eastern state of Espirito Santo.

The company expects revenues to grow around 100% in 2007 compared to the 7mn pesos (US$2.3mn) seen in 2006, CEO Carlos Morea previously told BNamericas.

Headquartered in Buenos Aires, BBT launched operations in 2001 and offers triple play services.

Posted to the site on 7th September 2007