Victory for the Geeks

Finally! The forward-looking National Telecommunications Commission has issued Memorandum Circular 05-08-2005 classifying Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP for short) as a value added service.

After years of protracted battle with the Telcos, the Internet Service Providers and other Value Added Service Providers have secured victory over the Telco companies for the provision of VoIP to the public.

Expect, however, that we haven't heard yet the last from the Telcos. But for the meantime, let's bring out the champagne glasses and celebrate!

Fuel prices will continue to go up but long distance charges (International and Domestic Direct Distance Dialing) will definitely go down as a result of the commercialization of VoIP services.