There is no need for complex subscription or usage-based charging schemes, nor the administrative costs they impose. Customer charging models may take a variety of forms. Use of ordinary phone lines, where users pay any long distance charges, enables minimal fees. For commercial applications, catalogs or other sponsored marketing services, toll-free 800 lines, national public data networks, or the Internet may be used to offer customers free service. Content is totally unrestricted in nature and presentation.
User interface look and feel is left entirely under the control of the developer.
Technically, Teleshuttle will extend to cover a wide range of hardware and software platforms, and multiple network technologies. The first version supports Windows 3.1 and 95, and direct dial or X.25 communications. Versions are planned for Macintosh, DOS, and other platforms, and for Internet, wireless, and cable TV networks. Teleshuttle Corporation cooperates with suppliers of authoring systems and search engines to pre-integrate the Teleshuttle with their products. Most publishers and developers find it desirable to outsource server operations and support service, for maximum simplicity and economy.