Burke's buoyant on IP-phone outlook: Comcast exec sees 'big business' coming from VoIP.(Comcast Cable Communications Inc. president Stephen Burke says Internet calling could be as popular as high-speed Internet access)

Multichannel News, October, 2003 by Hearn, Ted

WASHINGTON -- Comcast Cable Communications Inc. president Stephen Burke, here last Thursday to accept an industry accolade, said cable-provided Internet phone calling could be as big a hit product as high-speed Internet access. Although he noted that it was premature to make bold predictions, Burke said Comcast had the network in place to meet considerable customer demand for a phone service capable of doing novel firings like rooting emails and voicemails to the TV set.

"IP phone is the way to do that. It has a chance to be a big business," Burke said after accepting on Comcast's behalf the 14th "Bill Daniels Operator of the Year Award," selected and presented by Multichannel News. PHASING IN Comcast is planning VoIP (voiceover-Internet...

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