3Com introduced the first member of a family of enterprise IP desktop phones that supports the 3Com call control protocols and SIP. The 3Com 3102 Business Phone features an enhanced acoustic design, leveraging the emerging wideband audio standard, which significantly enhances speech transmission compared to conventional PSTN. A typical PSTN phone line reproduces speech at 3.3 kHz, whereas the new 3Com 3102 phone can relay IP conversations at a frequency of 7 kHz or higher. The phone also supports IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet via its RJ-45 Ethernet connector. It has a list price of $310 U.S. http://www.3com.com
3Com Unveils New IP Business Phone
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