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Network Computer (NCI)和US West公司宣布了他们新近预备向用户提供的一项新服务,这项先进的电话服务是通过一个因特网顶置盒来实现的。据悉,NCI公司一直渴求能与一家美国公司合作,以证实他们有能力为中心网络提供软件解决方案。现在,NCI即将联合US West进行产品展示,这种新设备的特点是融合了“因特网电视”和电话服务于一身。该设备提供给户用访问功能和定制电话服务的能力,例如呼叫者身份识別(caller ID)、通过屏幕向导传送声音邮件,它还可作为扩音器工作。此外,顶置盒既可通过常规的56Kbps调制解调器、亦可通过高速
Network Computer (NCI) and US West announced a new service they have recently offered to subscribers, a state-of-the-art telephony service powered by an Internet box. It is reported that, NCI company has been eager to cooperate with a U.S. company to prove that they have the ability to provide software solutions for the central network. Now that NCI is about to unite its products with US West, the new device features a combination of “Internet TV” and phone service. The device provides home access capabilities and the ability to customize phone services such as caller ID, voice mail via on-screen guidance, and it works as a megaphone. In addition, the set-top box can pass both conventional 56Kbps modems and high-speed