Originally published June 22 2005
British Telecom's combined fixed and mobile phone service finally launched
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Although it had been a work in progress for the last two years, GeekZone reported that British Telecom has announced it is finally ready to launch Project Bluephone, a system which will allow consumers to use their phone like a cell phone while out, and as a broadband LAN line when at home.
BT Fusion works just like a mobile phone when customers are out, but switches automatically and seamlessly onto a BT Broadband line when back home.
That means that customers can get all the convenience and all the features of a mobile phone but with fixed lines prices and quality when back home.
BT Fusion can offer customers huge savings by allowing calls to UK landline numbers to be charged at BT landline rates of 5.5p for up to an hour for all off-peak calls and 3p a minute at peak times.
Calls over broadband in the home means customers can make a mobile call but with the quality of a fixed-line and worry less about the signal being lost or dropping out.
The system is made possible by a special access point installed in the home (the BT Hub) which uses Bluetooth wireless technology to switch the BT Fusion handset seamlessly to the broadband line -- even in mid-call.
The BT hub also works as a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) router, allowing the user to connect up PCs, laptops, games consoles and printers wirelessly around the home.
The service will transform the communications landscape and bring excellent value to customers.
"For the first time customers will be able to get the best of both worlds in one service -- combining the convenience and features of a mobile with fixed line prices and quality."
"The cornerstone of this strategy is BT Broadband which can be wirelessly enabled -- to link up everything from your laptop, PC, games console to your home security system -- and now your mobile."
The launch of BT Fusion will start with approximately 400 early adopter customers, with the service being widely available for delivery in September.
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