Comments for Popular Telephony GNUP Registry Now Live

Popular Telephony GNUP Registry Now Live

2004-11-23T01:51:01Z

The GNUP registry is now live, so you can go register for a number. Since I was one of the first to register, I figured i'd get a really cool number or one east to remember, like "(8844) 1000000002", alas it was not to be... I got (8844) 4294967281. Ah well... I guess I can't have everything now can I?

I should point out that the softclient still doesn't appear finished as I ran the PTInspector again and the softclient still hasn't downloaded, but they promise me it's coming shortly.

here's the confirmation email you get from Popular Telephony when you register a GNUP number:
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Hello, !

This is confirmation of your registration with www.gnup.org. Thank you!

We're pleased to tell you that your GNUP Number request has been processed successfully. For your convenience we've provided your with Number and Password below.

GNUP Number: (8844) 4294967281 (Note: you can call me at this # once it goes live)
Password:

When GNUP is uploaded to your computer by PTInspector, simply tape in your Number and Password, follow the instructions and.... Become Accessible!
Communicate your GNUP to your friends and enjoy the chatting, using any VoIP client software you choose!

CAUTION: Protect Your Password - you should never give your GNUP password to anyone!

If you didn't register at www.gnup.org, please disregard this E-mail.

If you forgot your number or password, please email to: ooups@gnup.org.
In case of any other problems, contact us at support@gnup.org.

Thanks again for joining the GNUP!

THIS IS AN AUTOMATIC MESSAGE. PLEASE, DO NOT REPLY.
_______________________________

Finally, here's the link to go register for a GNUP number.
Register for GNUP

Comment from Lukas on 2004-11-23

2004-11-23T18:29:50Z

Hi Tom, I am not completely clear on this. If I call your gnup number from a PSTN phone, what will I pay for the call? Does it depend on my service provider?

It works on services like skype as well? Wow, that is impressive and a further threat to the skype model i gather. Should inbound calling from the PSTN be a premium/paid for service?

Comment from Antoine on 2004-12-03

2004-12-03T17:31:10Z

Tom,

Nobody is very clear on what Popular Telephony is doing other than trying to create some HYPE. If anybody figures it out, please let us know.

I am getting tired with their many meaningless anoucements. They are partnering with Tom, Dick and Harry.

But, what frustrates me even more is that they say they have a working product but it still does not work.

I downloaded their PT inspector from their GNUP site and it does not even install on my PC . It is missing a dll. I had to go find the missing DLL and add it to my library - and even then, the only thing that appeared on my screen is a poor message saying that the product is not ready. Talk about a quality product...

It seems to me that Popular Telephony is a classic case of HYPE with NO substance. Their stuff does not work. Even at VON this fall, they had phones on display and they did not work.