September 2005
Bell Canada Launches New VoIP Network
by teleclickLast 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.
China Telecom Bans Skype Services
by teleclickChina Telecom has struck a major blow to the advancement of technology in that country, as it moves to block citizens’ access to SkypeOut, Skype’s popular PC-to-Phone telephony service.
eBay to Buy Skype?
by teleclickShares of eBay Inc. tumbled almost 4% today due to reports that the online auction company was considering purchasing Luxembourg-based Skype Technologies.
Skype Makes Deal with Mobile Phone Carrier
by teleclickThe new deal will allow E-Plus’s 9.8 million customers to bundle unlimited Skype VoIP service with their wireless web subscriptions.
Skype Works to Encourage Innovation
by teleclickSkype has plans to launch a new program this fall, which will provide third party software developers with “Skype Certified” logos for software that they develop as an extension of the company's VoIP offering.
Sony Ericsson Introduces Wireless VoIP Headset
by teleclickSony Ericsson has just launched its new Bluetooth Headset HBH-608. In addition to its normal mobile phone functions, this new gadget is compatible with Sony’s VAIO BX and VAIO Professional notebook computers.
Mobile VoIP Agreement Reached in Finland
by teleclickReports from Helsinki, Finland indicate that a final agreement has been reached regarding the transfer of cellular provider Saunalahti’s mobile phone traffic to the Elisa VoIP network.
August 2005
Microsoft Buys VoIP Startup
by teleclickMicrosoft announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Teleco Inc., a small San Francisco company that distributes VoIP software, which allows users to make phone calls from computers to traditional telephones.
3Com and Ingate Announce VoIP Partnership
by teleclickIngate Systems and 3Com Corporation announced this week that they are planning a partnership to offer enterprise class VoIP telephony solutions to workers on the go.
Vonage Plans IPO
by teleclickThe New Jersey based Vonage Holdings Inc., a quickly growing provider of residential phone service has recently made plans to go public.
OECD Predicts VoIP Revolution
by teleclickThe 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.
VoIP 911 Deadline Approaches - Providers Rise to Challenge
by teleclickAmerican VoIP providers are scrambling to meet with federal regulations forcing them to offer the same access to 911 emergency services as traditional landline phones do by November 28th of this year.
Skype Downloads Up, Usage Down*
by teleclickAccording to the count on the official website, the total number of times that Skype has been downloaded is nearing 151 million. Overall usage, however, is declining*.
Is Skype Reall Worth $3,000,000,000?
by teleclickAmong numerous reports over the past couple of weeks that the owners of Skype may sell the company for $3 billion, one is tempted to ask the obvious question. Is it really worth that much?
Critics Attack VoIP Wiretapping Ruling
by teleclickA recent ruling from the FCC says that internet telephony services must allow for built in wiretapping capabilities, just as conventional phone companies have to.
Telecommunications Industry News
by teleclickInteresting news about the telecommunications industry.
July 2005
Skype Portal - Jyve
by Hydragon & 13 othersJyve is a free community built around the use of Voice communication (Skype). It is a central meeting place for Skype users that provides a number of features to enhance the experience and entice conversations and discussion between members.
November 2004
Installation And Securing VoIP With Linux
by robertoYou know you're a nerd when you want to do this at home.