Comments on: BT Fusion Big Time (BT) Flop?

By: Is BT Fusion Dead in the Water? - GigaOM

Is BT Fusion Dead in the Water? - GigaOM — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:24:15 +0000

[...] are Fusion-compatible. It was first marketed to home users and later to businesses. Om had his doubts about Fusion when BT unveiled it in June 2005, then called [...]

By: David Torrens

David Torrens — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 12:30:15 +0000

Is anyone offerng nice Wi Fi Phones, now that woyld be more interesting.

By: David Torrens

David Torrens — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 12:28:47 +0000

I am a BT Customer and I have just been offered 3 monthes free BT Broadband, a free new Fusion ADSL wireless modem, new mobile for 9.45 per month and I have looked at it and conluded I am better off staying with my existing BT Yahoo Modem, looking for the latest best offers for Mble conracts and using Skype and MSN to communicate/talk free on the internet.

By: Russell

Russell — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 22:51:17 +0000

I will be very surprised if this ever really takes off. Skype still offer better value, and calling BT Fusion still costs too much. It is reminisent of 3G, looks much better on paper. A WiFi version may show more potential, though.

By: Om Malik

Om Malik — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:57:57 +0000

Oh it is for real, but not a large scale. i am sure they cherry picked their people on this one.

By: Laurence

Laurence — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 10:26:04 +0000

I’d be curious to know who are these 400 mysterious triallists. I registered my interest on BT’s website but I haven’t heard back from them… is thid for real?

By: Jesse Kopelman

Jesse Kopelman — Thu, 16 Jun 2005 16:48:59 +0000

I think what BT is testing right now isn’t even WiFi, but Bluetooth. The WiFi product is the next generation and should be much better.

By: jeeves

jeeves — Thu, 16 Jun 2005 15:30:09 +0000

I would have to agree with jrx35. This is certainly a step in the right direction, and can generate new experiences to shape and influence the technology design, development & business models likely to surface as a result of this convergence.

By: jrx35

jrx35 — Thu, 16 Jun 2005 13:59:42 +0000

I think that while everyone is bashing BT on this, it’s still a notable step. Admittedly, it’s a beta trial and even still, experience can be gained from it.

The key thing is that it’s not a wifi handset but bluetooth that alleviate the issues of having a wi-fi voip phone.

By: Martin Geddes

Martin Geddes — Thu, 16 Jun 2005 09:04:19 +0000

I’m sure BT’s research shows that when someone takes all three products they never churn. That’s the dream.

Unfortunately you can’t run a large telco through the undying loyalty of Sid and Doris Bonkers in Neasden alone. You need volume, not just margin.

Ask Ryanair. Would people crawl over broken glass butt-naked for BT’s offering? Need I ask?