It will be offered on a free trial basis to 1,000 owners of its Linux-powered Zaurus PDAs before its formal launch next April. Voice access will be made using dedicated software and a headset attached to the device.
Sharp is seeking other WLAN network providers to expand the service. The company may offer access to mobile phone and fixed-line phone users if the trial proves a success. Sharp expects to charge only several hundred Yen per month for unlimited access, putting it in direct competition with traditional voice services.
Source: Computerwire
