| As unified communications expand to include mobile | | | | app is constantly being updated and features added, |
| phones, apps for SIP are sorely needed. The open | | | | and may beat out the iPhone app eventually for ease |
| source Android platform recognizes this need and the | | | | of use and compatibility with a wider array of |
| app SIPdroid is a working solution for those who | | | | networks. Apple has a history of not playing well with |
| need to include mobile access in their overall data | | | | others, and the Android platform bypasses many |
| network. | | | | issues users have with Apple based systems; for |
| Features for the SIPdroid app include: | | | | example, iPhone forces a workaround in the form of |
| - Multitasking capability. Unlike the iPhone, which | | | | 'Push Notification' to alert users to open mobile VoIP |
| forbids background running apps, SIPdroid can run | | | | apps to receive a call, whereas Android allows |
| continuously, ensuring you never miss a business call. | | | | multitasking and background apps to be run |
| - Open source app (in beta), allowing developers | | | | simultaneously, allowing instant access any time. |
| access to improve the app. | | | | However, the beta version of SIPdroid still has a |
| - Java based SIP stack. Allows easy encoding and | | | | ways to go before it is fully compatible with many |
| transmission of SIP calls. | | | | other features VoIP users have come to expect. |
| - Virtual PBX compatibility; configurable in some cases | | | | SIPdroid runs on most Android HTC phones, as long |
| to specific systems. | | | | as the 'Cupcake' version of Android or newer is |
| - Ability to add multiple SIP accounts through | | | | installed. |
| different carriers. | | | | The primary benefit of mobile applications that allow |
| - Automatic switch to speakerphone in car/desk | | | | SIP calling is that calls are routed through the VoIP |
| dock. | | | | network of the user, whether its their own personal |
| - G.722 HD voice for clear audio; compatible with | | | | VoIP service or their business VoIP service. This can |
| most phones. | | | | not only significantly reduce hefty mobile carrier ands |
| - Optional username configuration with no migration | | | | roaming fees, but will also permit the full integration |
| from caller ID | | | | of your mobile number with your business VoIP / |
| - Caller ID, Call Waiting notification, video reception | | | | PBX system, meaning that your mobile phone |
| and transmission | | | | becomes an extension of your desk phone. An |
| - WiFi, 3G or direct calling options, with settings to | | | | added advantage is the ability to configure settings |
| support choice at all times. | | | | to make outgoing calls placed from your mobile |
| - Call recording options available in most cases. | | | | display your business caller ID so your business |
| - Callthru to PBX if SIP is not available.The SIPdroid | | | | contacts do not get your private number. |