26 September 2005
MonsterHosting to Launch VoIP Service
Surrey, BC-based MonsterHosting.ca, a popular web hosting and e-commerce solutions provider, announced on Friday that it plans to launch a VoIP telephony service on October 3.
25 September 2005
Bluetooth Headsets Gain Popularity
One of the hottest trends in wireless technology is the Bluetooth mobile headset, which allows a user to talk on the phone, via a tiny device attached to their ear.
TeleSign Provides VoIP Fraud Prevention Service
Over the past few months, fraud-artists have been making use of VoIP technology to scam web-based businesses.
24 September 2005
US Broadband Subscription Growth Slowing Down
After impressive growth over the past several years, the rate at which subscribers are moving to broadband internet technology has finally started to slow down.
Palm Expected to Introduce Windows-Based Smartphone
Sources indicate that long time rivals, Microsoft and Palm are getting ready to unveil a smartphone PDA that will run on Microsoft’s software.
Major Shift in VoIP Testing Methods
Several announcements by VON (Voice On Net) vendors over the past week indicate that the focus of this VoIP testing may be switched from testing equipment in labs to monitoring the quality of live network calls.
23 September 2005
First Windows Mobile 5.0 Phone Introduced
Sprint PCS has recently launched the Vision Smart Device PPC-6700, which is the first cell phone to run the new Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system.
Ottawa-Based Nimcat Networks Sold to Avaya Inc.
Avaya Inc., a provider of business communications systems, announced this Tuesday that is has acquired the privately held Nimcat Networks, an Ottawa-based maker of VoIP phone-embedded smartphone software.
O2 to Test Mobile Television in the UK
A small group of up to 400 the O2 customers in Oxford (UK) will soon be given the chance to try out an exciting new mobile television technology.
22 September 2005
EarthLink Introduces VoIP Service
EarthLink is currently in the process of launching their new internet telephony service, called "EarthLink True Voice".
Sprint to Launch Streaming Music Service
Sprint Nextel will soon become the latest cellular phone carrier to allow customers to listen to music on their handsets.
21 September 2005
UK Start-Up to Launch Internet Telephony Service
The British telecommunications start-up, Timico is planning to launch a Skype-style internet telephony service, for business users.
Google Begins Testing New Wi-Fi Service
Internet search giant, Google, confirmed on Tuesday that it is beginning to test a free wireless internet service, called Google Wi-Fi.
20 September 2005
Rogers and Bell Team Up to Bring Wireless Broadband to Canada
Rogers Communications and Bell Canada, major competitors for cable and telephone customers in Canada, are planning to build a wireless broadband network across the country, with the help of Kirkland-based Clearwire.
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.
Cell Wireless Launches Free VoIP Software
Cell Wireless Corp. has just launched a VoIP software product. The software will be provided free of charge to the company’s 80,000 existing customers.
19 September 2005
Analysts Warn Against Possible Skype Security Risks
Skype Technologies, the free internet VoIP provider being acquired by eBay Inc., is unlikely to be able to offer an enterprise-class system anytime soon, said a research firm on Friday.
18 September 2005
Verizon Expands Wireless Broadband Service Area, Drops Prices
Verizon Wireless is expanding into more markets with their EV-DO cellular broadband service, and have reduced prices by about 25%.
Virgin Mobile to Release iPhone in the UK
After last week’s US launch the Motorola ROKR E1 device has become the first mobile phone equipped with Apple iTunes technology.
Eatoni Ergonomics Brings Lawsuit against RIM
Eatoni Ergonomics a developer of mobile text input technology has initiated a lawsuit against Research in Motion (RIM) this week, claiming that the BlackBerry 7100 line of products is infringing on one of its patents.
NetFabric and Ecuity Team Up to Provide VoIP Services
Brookfield, Connecticut-based NetFabric Corp has teamed up with Ecuity Inc. of Bellevue, Washington to deliver VoIP systems specifically designed for small and medium businesses.
17 September 2005
Sprint to Test Wireless Broadband Technology
Sprint Nextel announced on Friday that it will be working with Samsung Telecommunications to test mobile WiMAX wireless broadband technology.
16 September 2005
BroadSoft Acquires Australian Software Company
US-based BroadSoft, a developer of VoIP software applications has recently acquired the Australian multimedia and software firm, Carbon Twelve.
Airgo Networks Introduces Technology to Speed Up Wi-Fi
The privately held Airgo Networks, a maker of wireless networking components, announced on Wednesday that it has used Multiple Input and Multiple Output (MIMO) technology to develop new computer chips that will significantly increase the potential speed of Wi-Fi.
15 September 2005
Rogers Pleased with VoIP Response
After only two months in the VoIP telephony business, Rogers Communications Inc. is happy with customer response so far, said CEO Edward Rogers Jr. on Tuesday.
