On 2006-11-24, Martin² <never@give.one> wrote:

> Brian:
>>Also, isn't the 3088 essentially a Skype ATA?
>
> Since ATA stands for Analogue Telephone Adapter, then the answer is NO.
> There can't be one, because Skype need more functionality then just plain
> touch phone.

What additional functionality is needed that isn't provided by the
3088's interface? Isn't it an ATA/DECT combination? How about the C460
IP? You don't say whether it qualifies as ATA/DECT.

Both the 3088 and C460 IP convert an analogue signal to IP packets. An
ATA does this. Maybe they are better thought of as cordless IP phones.
Whatever category they are put in, both operate without a computer being
on - which is an interesting development in the technology.

Brian.