October 2005
Cisco Planning VoIP System for Radiotelephones
Cisco Systems has announced that they are planning a new communication system that will allow for many different types of walkie-talkies and radiotelephones to interoperate via VoIP and SIP.
Telephone Companies Attempting to Sabotage VoIP
A number of phone companies from around the world have recently taken the drastic step of blocking VoIP traffic from being transferred over their lines.
Liberals Propose Stronger Wiretapping Laws
Sources indicate that the government of Canada is pushing the telecommunications industry to integrate a higher level of wiretapping technology into their networks, allowing for round-the-clock surveillance of all telephone and (for the first time) email use of up to 8,000 people at once.
September 2005
Wireless Networks Not Foolproof in Times of Disaster
Thousands of wireless customers in the Gulf Coast regions have discovered the hard way, that even cellular networks aren’t immune to natural disasters.
UK RailNet to Undergo Major Technological Improvements
RailNet, the UK rail industry’s biggest telecommunications network, serving over 230 private branch offices across that country, is about to undergo a major technological upgrade.
Bell Canada Launches New VoIP Network
Last Thursday saw a major announcement by Bell Canada, the country’s largest telephone company, regarding the company’s plans to launch a new VoIP telephony service.
France Telecom to Bundle Broadband and Mobile Services in UK
France Telecom has decided to bundle together its mobile phone and broadband services. Existing customers of the Orange UK mobile phone service will have the option to subscribe to 2Mbps ADSL broadband internet access for an extra £9.99/month.
August 2005
Cingular Expected to Sell Motorola’s iTunes Phone
Cingular Wireless, the number one wireless service in the US, is expected to reveal plans next week to sell Motorola’s new cell phone, which uses Apple Computer Inc.’s iTunes software to play music.
Camera Phones may be Increasing Digital Camera Sales
According to a recent survey from the IDC research firm, the belief that camera phones will ultimately replace digital cameras is a myth.
Future Uncertain for New iTunes Cell Phone
Recent reports indicate that the FCC has approved Motorola’s much anticipated iTunes cell phone, however, the future of the device is still uncertain.
OECD Predicts VoIP Revolution
The telecommunications industry is once again back into profitable territory these days, but landline and mobile providers can’t afford to ignore the increasing popularity of VoIP telephony, warns the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in a new report today.
Verizon and Sandia Expand Partnership
Sandia National Laboratories and Verizon have reached a non-binding agreement whereby Verizon will assist in developing additional telecommunications capabilities for Sandia’s facility.
New Security Enhancements on Nortel Meridian Telephones
Nortel (NT) introduced enhancements yesterday to the Meridian series of telephones, bringing them up to a level that better protects sensitive information.
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