31 August 2005
Microsoft Buys VoIP Startup
Microsoft 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
Ingate 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.
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.
28 August 2005
Appeal of CRTC Decision Threatens Canadian Satellite Radio
Canadian Satellite Radio, one of two companies that were licensed by the CRTC to operate subscription based satellite programming is now facing a major threat.
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.
Vonage Plans IPO
The New Jersey based Vonage Holdings Inc., a quickly growing provider of residential phone service has recently made plans to go public.
Google Talk Lacks Competitive Advantage
People are used to innovation and excellence from Google, and this new service has no main selling point; no major advantage over Skype and other competitors.
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.
24 August 2005
Google Launches VoIP/Instant Messaging Service
As of last night, Google Talk is the newest player in this growing industry and a formidable competitor to the currently dominant Skype service.
Warwick Valley Telephone Stocks in Danger of Being De-listed
After failing to file their second quarter report on time, Warwick Valley Telephone Company has received notification that their stock is in danger of being de-listed from the Nasdaq stock market.
23 August 2005
VoIP 911 Deadline Approaches - Providers Rise to Challenge
American 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.
22 August 2005
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.
20 August 2005
Skype Downloads Up, Usage Down*
According 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*.
18 August 2005
Is Skype Reall Worth $3,000,000,000?
Among 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?
16 August 2005
“Sprint Nextel” Begins Trading
The newly combined Sprint Nextel corporation (NYSE: S) suffered a slight loss today as it began trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
Sweet Victory for VoIP Ireland
The Irish internet telephony firm, VoIP Ireland, has just secured a contract with a fast food chain in the US, which could be worth as much as US$25 million.
14 August 2005
Critics Attack VoIP Wiretapping Ruling
A recent ruling from the FCC says that internet telephony services must allow for built in wiretapping capabilities, just as conventional phone companies have to.
Opera Launches Lightweight Mobile Web Browser
The Norwegian software company Opera, has announced the release of Opera Mini, a lightweight Java web browser compatible with a large selection of cellular phones.
11 August 2005
Sprint and Nextel Announce Final Date for Merger
Sprint and Nextel Communications have announced that they plan to finalize their $35 billion merger agreement on August 12.
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.
Time Warner Considers Entrance Into Wireless Phone Market
It has recently become public knowledge that Time Warner, the second largest cable TV provider in the US, is considering an entrance into the wireless phone market.
Wireless PDA Market Improving
Although the market for unconnected PDAs is experiencing definite deflation, those devices with wireless connectivity are seeing much success, according to a research study by Gartner, Inc.
New Software for Making Skype Calls Over Cell Phones
The new start-up company, iSkoot is piggybacking on Skype to allow cell phone users to make wireless long distance phone calls at very little or no cost.
05 August 2005
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