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iKiosks: Public VoIP Phones

A network of touch screen information points around Aberdeen make it possible for anyone to make internet calls. The iKiosks as they are called offer free email, videomail, and internet access just to name a few of the available services aside from the free VoIP phone service. The software embedded in the iKiosks is intended to allow students, visitors and citizens to make calls to any compatible VoIP service.

One of the first sites with the iKiosk is Robert Gordon University (RGU): Sports Center. It is a trial center and is a first world wide. After a certain period, the results will be evaluated by all other iKiosk partners which include NHS Grampian, VisitScotland, Grampian Police and Traveline Scotland.

Filippo Antoniazzi, RGU’s Director of Sport is delighted at RGU: Sports involvement in the iKiosk project. He says that participation in the project enhances and emphasizes the schools commitment to customer oriented service.

Phil Mills Bishop explains that the Ikiosk uses software like Skype which is installed on a single PC or network. Anyone can make use the iKiosk to make VoIP calls and view other information at the same time. Anyone can make use the iKiosk to make VoIP calls and view other information at the same time. It will be a great way to stay in touch with loved ones anywhere in the world.

During the month of August 81,000 ‘touches’ were made on the iKiosks demonstrating the wide interest in this technology. It looks like public VoIP phones is off to a roaring start.