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Saw a news article today (sorry, I didn't think to save the link, and now I can;t find it 
) that says a company is trying to market a voice recognition system to listen in on VOIP phone calls, and then direct ads based on your conversations to your computer.
I have ATT CallVantage VOIP, and overall am pleased with the service, however, I want the SAME privacy on my calls as I would get with traditional land lines, especially since I am paying for the service. Note that no VOIP provider has actually endorsed or committed to this advertising.
However, IF a company was to provide completely free service, unlimited, free long distance, and a dedicated incoming phone number etc., I may be tempted to try it...but as long as I am paying for the service, I don't want anyone listening in on my private conversations, and collecting data for advertising.
According to the article, the advertising company is offering a trial...free US phone calls if you agree to the monitoring. You need a earpiece/microphone (preferable a headset) to be eligible for the trial. I won't be signing up.
Is this something you would do?
) that says a company is trying to market a voice recognition system to listen in on VOIP phone calls, and then direct ads based on your conversations to your computer.I have ATT CallVantage VOIP, and overall am pleased with the service, however, I want the SAME privacy on my calls as I would get with traditional land lines, especially since I am paying for the service. Note that no VOIP provider has actually endorsed or committed to this advertising.
However, IF a company was to provide completely free service, unlimited, free long distance, and a dedicated incoming phone number etc., I may be tempted to try it...but as long as I am paying for the service, I don't want anyone listening in on my private conversations, and collecting data for advertising.
According to the article, the advertising company is offering a trial...free US phone calls if you agree to the monitoring. You need a earpiece/microphone (preferable a headset) to be eligible for the trial. I won't be signing up.
Is this something you would do?
