Wi-Fi in the sky Nov 6, 2009
While flying, you can't make calls via the Internet using Skype or other VoIP services they're blocked. Also, most airlines have instructed Gogo to put filters in place to block obvious porn Web sites. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Panel reviews India's broadband woes Nov 6, 2009
Other challenges include prohibition of VoIP by ISP's which is awaiting Raja's approval despite specific recommendations by Trai for nearly two years, and governments' inability to share its existing wireline infrastructure with private players for delivering broadband access. "The governments' faith in basic service operators interest in improving rural telephony is misplaced. They should open Internet telephony for ISP and allow it to access USO Fund. This will improve broadband and Internet... (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Telstra drops $2.20 billing fee Nov 5, 2009
thinking of including optional electronic-only plans. Telstra has dumped its controversial $2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
A Windows XP...Smartphone? Nov 3, 2009
The company claims that the xpPhone can combine all the functions of a Laptop, GPS and a full featured mobile phone, plus it will have full VoIP functions on the xpPhone. If the images of the interface are correct, you will be able to make a VoIP call with an "IP Dial" function without needing to launch a separate application. (Datamation)
Competition is gouging phone users Nov 2, 2009
As he says, the exchanges all go and the only means of making a "telephone call" will be VOIP on the national broadband. Then it comes down to the costs of installing that network, versus the revenue recouped in a period of time, plus the massive rollout of ATA boxes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
IM for newbies Nov 2, 2009
Fring is yet another all-in-one mobile phone IM app, allowing you to even conduct Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) calls and chat to a wide variety of contacts ... The VOIP functionality means that calling overseas is not an expensive endeavour anymore, but then Fring lacks the ability to be used from desktop computers like eBuddy. (iAfrica.com)
TCS's earnings jump 96 percent Oct 31, 2009
E-9-1-1 is a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service for telephone calls over the internet that gives 911 operators accurate information about the caller s location. Most Read Stories. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Lenovo Makes Consumer Push With 'Idea' Line Oct 28, 2009
Lenovo is entering into the all-in-one desktop market with the IdeaCentre B500, a 23-inch high definition screen with a built-in Intel Core2 Quad processor, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, 1TB of hard disk space, discrete graphics, the ooVoo video camera, a VoIP handset, air mouse and media remote. Pricing starts at $649. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Flexible, Open-Source Telephony Resources Oct 26, 2009
Birthing Voice Mashups , which has been an influential young company in the VoIP arena, offers open APIs that facilitate many of the voice, data, and applications that are combined to create new services appearing on the Web ... See Me, Hear Me is a free VoIP app for Windows () and Linux that includes instant messaging capabilities and works with almost any Web camera for either audio or video conferencing. (BusinessWeek)
Letter to: NCA Boss Oct 25, 2009
The Commission first made it easier for consumers to switch voice service providers by requiring wire line, wireless and certain Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) providers to transfer a customer's existing telephone number to a new provider within one business day, rather than the current four-day requirement ... In a second order, the Commission expanded consumer protections for customers of interconnected VoIP providers ... Interconnected VoIP providers are those whose customers can place... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Big Brother: Corps. Controlling Internet Use? Oct 24, 2009
If you use the Web or instant messaging -- or Google or Facebook or Twitter or use VoIP to make a call, to take just several popular examples -- you are enjoying the fruits of the Internet's history as an open and "neutral" network. Individuals or small start-ups launched each of these applications and services on a level playing field. (ABC News)
Dialing for Dollars: Hosted PBX Meets CRM Oct 24, 2009
VoIP Planet takes a look at how M5 Networks helps small businesses merge two seemingly unrelated technologies into a single, powerhouse sales tool. Hosted PBX vendor recently launched M5 Connect, a new tool that can integrate its voice service into a user s custom CRM application. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Is the NSA spying on U.S. Internet traffic? Oct 23, 2009
"You can get people's e-mail, VoIP phone calls, [calls made over the Internet] -- even passwords and credit card transactions -- as long as you have the right software to decrypt that.". In theory, surveillance involving Internet communications can be executed legally under federal law. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
eBay Revenue Grows But Earnings Fall Oct 23, 2009
The company's VoIP division -- which it's in the process of selling off and will retain a minority stake -- added 40. 3 million registered users during the quarter, ending the period with 520. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Broadband bags Oct 23, 2009
The receiver can then be plugged in, using ethernet cables, to a standard router, VoIP (voice over internet protocol) phone or similar devices. The kit provides internet speeds comparable to low-end broadband connections. (BBC News -- Technology)
Marketers salivating over smartphone potential Oct 21, 2009
The international service, with 25 million members, blends free and low-cost services, including VoIP calls, chat and instant messaging, e-mail, text messaging, photo sharing and social-networking features. analyst Charles Golvin predicts that the next huge wave of Internet users potentially billions of people in developing countries will predominately use smartphones instead of PCs. (USA Today -- Tech)
ATSI posts loss for fiscal year 2009 Oct 21, 2009
We also launched new, enhanced VoIP services and implemented the changes necessary to build a more consistent, stable and reliable global network. San Antonio-based ATSI (OTCBB: ATSX) operates through its wholly owned subsidiary , a global Voice over Internet Protocol carrier that serves growing markets in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Mexico. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Inside a Scareware Scam Oct 20, 2009
It used multiple customer call centers, including at least one in Poland and one in India, to service unsuspecting customers calling via VoIP connections to buy, remove or question the need for the unnecessary scareware. And, believe it or not, they recorded and saved these bogus customer service calls. (eSecurityPlanet)
Rethinking cable TV service? Oct 20, 2009
I get DSL from Qwest and it is fast enough for two adults working from home with 3 computers and two VPNs plus a VoIP phone with excellent quality. 1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
IBM, Digium Team on Asterisk Phone System Oct 17, 2009
For the past , Asterisk has prospered as an open source VoIP PBX (). Now it's poised for greater traction, courtesy of a new joint effort with IBM.. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Contractors go toe-to-toe over mobile radio business Oct 17, 2009
As part of the demonstration, Harris linked handheld and laptop computers running the Tactical Ground Reporting System , traditional push-to-talk communications circuits, a voice over IP telephone network, video and other situational awareness data across radios configured with both ANW2 and JTRS waveforms. Related Articles. (FCW.com)
How to prevent phishing attacks with social engineering tests Oct 16, 2009
The explosion of voice over IP telephony in recent years has facilitated mass calling, making it cheap and easy to make automated voice calls to thousands of targets. Typically, attackers will send a recorded voice message to a target, claiming that there are problems with the victim's credit card or bank account, and soliciting the target to enter his or her account number as verification. (Search Security, MA)
Founder is among new OptiCon executives Oct 15, 2009
Vegliante most recently was vice president of channel marketing for , offering fiber optic services and voice-over Internet protocol, or VoIP, broadband hybrid services. David McCarthy joined OptiCon as vice president of corporate development. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Full Story » Oct 12, 2009
Your dialplan, our VoIP, API or GUI Inbound und via VoiceXML.. Free 60 Day Trial. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
VoiceNation Goes Beyond the Call with the Open Source Asterisk PBX Oct 12, 2009
Your dialplan, our VoIP, API or GUI Inbound und via VoiceXML.. Partner with Working Solutions, the industry leader in home agents. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Carriers succumb to Google Voice Oct 10, 2009
Tuesday that it was changing its tune and allowing iPhone users to utilize VoIP applications such as Skype on the AT&T 3G network. Although AT&T didn't mention Google Voice specifically as an application that it would allow onto its network, it's very likely that Google Voice will soon be available to iPhone users since it doesn't present the direct threat to cellular service revenues that other VoIP applications and services do ... The reason for this is that when you make a call using Google... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
NCTA On Pole Attachments: The Price Is Right Oct 10, 2009
NCTA was responding to a pitch by a quartet of utility companies, who want the FCC to issue a declaratory ruling applying the higher telecom rate to cable because cable provides VoIP phone service ... Last month, American Electric Power Service Corp. (AEP), Duke Energy Corporation, Southern Company, and Xcel Energy Services asked the FCC to make cable operators pay the telecom rate for pole attachments, rather than the cable rate, which is lower, arguing the higher rate was justified because... (Multichannel News)
New Publication Offers Security Tips For WiMAX Networks Oct 9, 2009
4, 2005) Federal agencies and other organizations that are considering switching their telephone systems to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) should proceed with caution and carefully consider the security. (Apr. (Science Daily)
This Week In Apps Oct 9, 2009
The best of the iTunes App Store, including dropbox clients, VOIP apps, and more ... To everyone's surprise, including ours, ATerday relaxed restrictions on VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) communications that had prevented such services from placing and receiving calls over AT network. (IGN Gear)
Anger with a capitol A.. FCC I feel is abusing their power.. I akin their... Oct 9, 2009
Years back, I always felt that voip should have held the same constraints as regular phone service but the FCC gave so much leeway, I feel it caused the destruction of a once, strongly reliable phone system including an abundance of phone booths (how many of them do you see anymore). 2. (Multichannel News)
Your office: At home, in a tent, or something more formal Oct 9, 2009
Like many entrepreneurs, she keeps her jewelry and home accessories business running smoothly by checking in with customers and distributors through phone calls, e-mail and the VoIP service. Unlike many other entrepreneurs, she works out of a tent in. (The Clarion-Ledger)
AT&T allows Skype on Apple's iPhone Oct 9, 2009
Apple praised AT&T's move and said it would move swiftly to make voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) apps available on the iPhone. "We are very happy that AT&T is now supporting VoIP applications," Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris said ... "We will be amending our developer agreements to get VoIP apps on the App Store and in customers' hands as soon as possible.". (MSNBC -- Technology)
AT&T Blinks; Opens 3G Network to VoIP Oct 8, 2009
ATks; Opens 3G Network to VoIP - InternetNews ... ATks; Opens 3G Network to VoIP ... ATrsed course on Tuesday and said that it would no longer prevent iPhone customers from using Voice over IP protocol (VoIP) services that bypass its own voice network. (SmallBusinessComputing)
AT&T lifts Internet phone app ban Oct 7, 2009
The company hadn't blocked other types of cell phones from using VoIP on the network. IPhone owners could use VoIP to make calls but needed to use Internet hot-spots and wi-fi networks, not the AT&T 3G network ... AT&T has denied playing any role in Apple's Google Voice decision and said that it doesn't believe Google's app is a VoIP service that would be affected by Tuesday's move. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
AT&T OK’s Net calls on iPhone Oct 7, 2009
AT&T said late yesterday that it has informed Apple and the FCC that it has taken the necessary steps to enable Voice over Internet Protocol - or VoIP - services on the iPhone over its 3G wireless network ... Apple welcomed the announcement and said it will amend its developer agreements to get VoIP applications on the App Store as soon as possible. (Boston Globe)
AT&T opens wireless network to Internet voice calling Oct 7, 2009
AT&T, the exclusive US carrier of Apple's smartphone, said it had informed the computer titan and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of its decision to allow Voice over Internet Protocal (VoIP) calling on its third-generation (3G) wireless network ... "When AT&T indicated, in response to the FCC's inquiry, that it would take another look at permitting VoIP on its 3G network I was encouraged," he said in a statement. (Yahoo! Asia News)
AT&T, Apple backpedal on iPhone VoIP apps Oct 7, 2009
ATle backpedal on iPhone VoIP apps. Article:ATle backpedal on iPhone VoIP apps:/g/a/2009/10/06/urnidgns852573C4006938800025764700780CEE.DTL Article:ATle backpedal on iPhone VoIP apps:/g/a/2009/10/06/urnidgns852573C4006938800025764700780CEE.DTL advertisement ... ATle backpedal on iPhone VoIP apps. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Vonage offers app for iPhone, BlackBerry Oct 6, 2009
Several other voice-over-Internet Protocol, or VoIP, apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch can place calls over Wi-Fi. But Google Inc.'s Voice application, which is designed to use the cellular network, has not been approved. (AZCentral -- Business)
Vonage iPhone App Debuts Oct 6, 2009
Amid lingering controversy over its handling of VoIP apps, Apple approves the Vonage Internet phone app for the iPhone. Analysts say mobile VoIP is hot ... Google Voice, which is available for BlackBerrys and Android-powered phones, also uses VoIP technology to let users make free domestic calls and low-cost international calls, as well as send free text messages. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Should technology service providers share encryption codes with the govt? Oct 4, 2009
NEW DELHI: Intelligence agencies have asked the government to consider blocking Skype as operators of the popular global VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) engine are refusing to share the encryption code that prevents Indian investigators from intercepting conversations of suspected terrorists ... The urgency to track Skype calls stems from the fact that terrorists -- as the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai showed -- are increasingly using VoIP services ... The shift to VoIP has been prompted by the... (India Times)
Femtocell solutions: Key questions to ask before you ... Oct 2, 2009
The devices communicate with the cellular phone and convert voice calls into voice over IP () packets. The packets are then transmitted over your Ethernet network, through your firewall, and over your broadband connection to the network operator's servers. (SearchMobileComputing.com)
Sprint Settles VoIP Patent Lawsuit With Big River Oct 2, 2009
Agreement Allows Big River to Continue to Provide Services to Cable Operators. By Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 10/1/2009 2:15:32 PM EDT. (Multichannel News)
> Business Profile: DiVitas is making business phones easier Oct 1, 2009
VoIP carriers and use DiVitas to mobilize their existing VoIP fixed lines and offer new services. In Finland, midsize company uses DiVitas to make all its employees accessible via company desk-phone numbers and instant messaging using mobile. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Mineral County residents have interest in broadband Sep 30, 2009
Business uses of the Internet include VoIP telephone service (15 percent), business videoconferencing (26 percent), network backups (29 percent) and transfer of large files (44 percent). Businesses seem willing to pay for more and better access, with 76 percent indicating they would be willing to pay more, said Cohill. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Blue Coat enhances PacketShaper software Sep 30, 2009
For instance, PacketShaper can distinguish between a call using a specific make or model of an enterprise VoIP (Voice-over-Internet Protocol) phone system and a consumer voice application, such as e-mail or instant messaging with voice support. Policies to support quality of voice calls can now be applied to the enterprise phone system rather than to individual software applications used by employees. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
MDI Announces New Chief Financial Officer, New Chief Technology Officer and the Resignation of Certain Members of the Board of Directors Sep 30, 2009
MDI is a hybrid integrator capable of delivering integrated security solutions (access, video, fire, alarm); door security solutions (locks, hardware); enterprise communication systems (VOIP, wireless, cellular); enterprise software solutions (ERP, CRM, HR); and high-technology infrastructure design, network integration (wired and wireless) coupled with expert maintenance. MDI's principal offices are located at 835 Proton, San Antonio, Texas 78258. (Primezone Releases)
Digital Utilities Ventures to Acquire Jamaica Network Access Point, LTD Sep 30, 2009
Internet Services for Consumer Broadband & VoIP. Business Protection Facility & Data Center. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
To Call or Not to Call? Wi-Fi on Airplanes Sep 30, 2009
The technology is known as Voice over Internet Protocol or VoIP. Flessing also booted his laptop and videoconferenced with his brother using Skype, another VoIP application. He turned his computer to face the window so his brother could see the clouds. (ABC News)
Bragging Rights: Apple's App Store Top 2 Billion Downloads Sep 30, 2009
Apple also has come under scrutiny by the FCC in regard to how it handled the submission of Google Voice for the iPhone, a mobile VoIP app, with conflicting reports being submitted by Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Apple regarding the current status of the app. Apple says it's still under review, but Google claims it was rejected outright. (SmallBusinessComputing)
ACA Asks FCC To Leave Pole Attachment Fee As Is Sep 30, 2009
Last month, American Electric Power Service Corp. (AEP), Duke Energy Corp., Southern Co., and Xcel Energy Services asked the FCC to make cable operators pay the telecom rate for pole attachments, rather than the cable rate, which is lower, arguing the higher rate was justified because VOIP is the functional equivalent of traditional phone service. They say the FCC should make that "clarification" before it takes up any related issues in its broadband notice of inquiry or proposed rulemakings on... (Multichannel News)
Buffalo telecom files for bankruptcy Sep 26, 2009
Since 2004, Vaspian has provided business telephone systems, computer networks, voice over IP, cabling and consulting. The company, located on Oak Street, is listed twice in Business First s 2009 Book of Lists. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
How to Work at Home Sep 25, 2009
Using this, computer speakers and a microphone (many of which retail for around $20 USD), it s possible to communicate via voice with anyone anywhere in the world - so long as they have the Internet and the same VoIP program, of course. These handy little tools can be even more convenient - and more affordable - than a cell phone. (Suite101.com)
TCS bags 5-year project from AP govt Sep 24, 2009
Once the project is commissioned, the network will enable the state to have video-conferencing facility across government offices and enable them to communicate and conference with each other over VoIP (voice over IP) phones, which will reduce the government's phone bills considerably ... Is govt right in blocking VoIP. (India Times, India)
TCS bags AP network project Sep 24, 2009
The network will enable the state government to have video conferencing facility across go 00004000 vernment offices and also enable government offices to communicate and conference with each other over VoIP (voice over internet protocol). This will reduce communication expenses. (India Times)
Deja Vu: Skype Founders and eBay in Legal Spat Sep 19, 2009
In their suit, the company Joltid -- backed by Zennstrom and Friis -- charges eBay with violation its copyright for altering and sharing the peer-to-peer source code that's at the foundation of Skype's VoIP technology. RELATED ARTICLES. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Software still going strong Sep 19, 2009
For example, last year , a Gaithersburg communications company that sells software for Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoiP), acquired competitor and bought s M6 product line. Broadsoft also achieved the strongest quarter in its history in the fourth quarter of 2008. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Inside 911 in Halifax County Sep 19, 2009
Joyner also took the audience to the future by explaining the VOIP ... The new VOIP System does have one glaring problem. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
InteleCom Announces the Appointment of Ann Colness as Its Corporate Spokesperson Sep 19, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 18, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InteleCom, Inc. (Pink Sheets: - ) (), a leading provider of international VOIP communications who has sold telephones and VoIP service to over 122 countries, announced the appointment of its corporate spokesperson, Ann Colness ... The VoIP service being offered by MSI supports call waiting, caller ID, call forwarding and screening and online account management. (Primezone Releases)
Premji in no mood to hang up boots yet Sep 19, 2009
Is govt right in blocking VoIP. Tech Games. (India Times, India)
PLWC recognized for fluoridation Sep 18, 2009
Estes said the project has made it possible to bring video on demand, high definition digital TV and voice over Internet protocol (VOIP) to Paragould. The project was worked on in-house, costing the city $900,000, compared to the $4-5 million if contracted out, he said. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Spawn Labs launches first gaming product Sep 17, 2009
Before Spawn Labs, Wilson was the vice president of marketing for Metreos Corp., an Austin-based company that developed voice-over-Internet-protocol, or VoiP, software. The company, which was funded by , Gefinor Ventures, and Startech Early Ventures, was acquired in 2006 by California-based for $28 million. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
The State Of Linux Desktop Functionality Sep 17, 2009
If the cam is known to be a V4l2 webcam, chances are that it will work well with a proprietary VoIP program such as Skype. However, if it is among the older webcam models, using older V4L1 technology, chances are good you will need to use this command to get Skype working with your cam. (Datamation)
Fibre Optics: Africa on Information Superhighway Sep 16, 2009
Speaking of money transfer, the telecom operators in Ghana are also coming up with lots of Value Added Service (VAS), which makes convergence technology such as voice over internet protocol (VOIP), mobile money, mobile TV and others relevant to the average Africa. Indeed, convergence technology has been identified as one way by which much more fibre optics capacity could be consumed through the use of mobile handsets. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Agito Networks Delivers Mobility Solution to Hertford Regional College to Improve Voice Connectivity and Reduce Expenses Sep 16, 2009
"The long-term strategic partnership and scalable network design, delivered by Convergis and the HRC IT team, meant the college already had a solid, voice-ready network available. With Cisco VoIP and campus-wide Cisco Unified Wireless LAN already deployed, the Agito RoamAnywhere was the logical additional hardware requirement.". In addition to Agito Networks' Mobility Router and Cisco's WLAN and IP-PBX, HRC's has deployed Nokia handhelds and subscribes to T-Mobile cellular service. (PR Newswire)
Palm OKs Google Voice as iPhone Stays in Limbo Sep 15, 2009
Google's (NASDAQ: GOOG) VoIP call-routing service, which is also available in Android and BlackBerry applications, offers users a centralized platform handling a unified phone number, SMS and automated voicemail transcription ... At the time of the regulatory filing, it was widely believed that ATpressured Apple to reject the VoIP app because it would eat into its revenue if users were allowed to make lower-rate international calls and to send SMS messages, which would be funded through a user's... (SmallBusinessComputing)
