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为了将基于IP的语音服务扩展至全球范围,IBM公司本月宣布了一项与Internet电话提供商IDT公司签署的合约,将开始为IBM Internet连接服务的客户提供IDT公司的Net2Phone IP语音软件。这项合作展开以后,商务旅行者将能通过一台膝上PC机进行的低价本地Internet数据连接,拨打国际语音电话。有了IBM/IDT的这项服务,预计打国际长途电话的费用将可能下降75％。根据合约规定,IBM公司将在其IBM Internet连接Web页上促销Net2Phone,并将该软件包含入IBM公司的Internet访问软件包中。另外,IBM公司还将在其Web页上建立一个链接,引导访问者访问IDT
To extend IP-based voice services worldwide, IBM this month announced a contract with IDT, an Internet phone provider, to begin shipping IDT’s Net2Phone IP voice software to customers of IBM Internet Connect services. As a result of this partnership, business travelers will be able to make international voice calls through low-cost local Internet data connections on a laptop PC. With this IBM / IDT service, the cost of making international calls may be reduced by 75%. Under the terms of the contract, IBM will promote Net2Phone on its IBM Internet Connect Web page and include it in IBM’s Internet Access Software Package. In addition, IBM will also create a link on its Web page to direct visitors to the IDT