The "story" of is one of a legendary piece of software that bridged the gap between traditional telephony and the mobile era, only to be retired in favor of more modern successors. 1. The Origin: A VoIP Pioneer
Because eyeBeam was built during a desktop-first era, CounterPath did not release a standalone "eyeBeam" app for Android. Instead, they focused their mobile development on the platform. Bria offers a superior mobile experience with features tailored for smartphones: eyebeam for android
| Feature | EyeBeam (Windows) | Bria (Android) | |---------|-------------------|----------------| | OS | Windows XP–7 | Android 8+ | | SIP accounts | Up to 6 | Up to 25 | | Video calling | No | Yes (H.264 VP8) | | Push notifications | No (always-on TCP) | Yes (FCM) | | Call recording | Yes (WAV) | No (Android policy) | | Battery optimization | N/A | Doze mode-aware | The "story" of is one of a legendary
Developed by (formerly Xten Networks), eyeBeam was a high-end VoIP (Voice over IP) softphone. It launched originally in September 2004 and became a staple for business professionals and early tech adopters who wanted to make calls over the internet using the SIP protocol . 2. The Move to Mobile Instead, they focused their mobile development on the
Voice over IP (VoIP) softphones allow Android devices to place calls over data networks using SIP, a standard signaling protocol. EyeBeam (circa 2005–2010) was one of the most popular desktop SIP clients, known for its wide codec support, presence features, and enterprise interoperability. As mobile usage surpassed desktop, CounterPath shifted focus to Android/iOS clients. While no official "EyeBeam for Android" exists, the inherits EyeBeam's SIP stack, user interface philosophy, and feature set. This paper uses "EyeBeam for Android" to refer to this lineage.