It as been reported that Vodafone and Orange have decided to disable the VoIP functionality from the ever so breathtaking and popular mobile phone the Nokia N95, a provider called Truphone of mobile convergence via dual-mode phones and WiFi infrastructure have highlighted user feedback that all the New Nokia N95 handsets from top network providers Orange and Vodafone had the touted VoIP functionality disabled.
Vodafone have said that they do not believe the end to end billing or the quality in the calls will guarantee is there for the VoIP function on mobile phones, Nokia did say to Orange did they want the VoIP function switched on or off and Orange opted for the OFF but said the VoIP function will be available on the E60. Truphone works perfectly on the Nokia N95 but with an investigation is was found that the branded handsets on contract from Vodafone and Orange had the internet telephony menu option removed which means these phones will not be able to use VoIP calls even thou the phone had the capabilities.
Many people will be annoyed that the N95 will not be able to make VoIP calls and wondering why on earth they would want to disable the VoIP function.
What are your views on Vodafone and Orange Admit the Disabled VoIP Functionality on Nokia N95, should they have done this and why do you think they have?
I see that the new N95 8G, the N81 and N81 8G and the have the VoIP functions similarly deactivated. All very frustrating for those who sign up to O & V directly - but it’s worth noting that getting an Orange or Voda account through retailers (Carphone Warehouse, Phones 4U etc) normally gets you a NON operator-branded phone with all the features intact……