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Software lets parents monitor kids' calls

July 10, 2007 When someone not on a parent-approved list calls, parents receive a real-time text alert on their cell phone. TAGS: margin, radar, call, Motorola Inc., Verizon Wireless, founder, RIM BlackBerry, cell phone, California, Real-Time

Skype offers free calling to phones in U.S., Canada

May 15, 2006 Customers can make free calls to regular and mobile phones until the end of 2006, as the company tries to boost usage. TAGS: SkypeOut, Skype, Canada, call, mobile phone, U.S., America Online Inc., SMS, eBay Inc., IM

Skype, Wal-Mart strike retail deal

May 14, 2007 Wal-Mart Stores is first major retailer to dedicate a section to equipment such as handsets, Webcams, headsets for the service. TAGS: Skype, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., handset, headset, retailer, webcam, call, equipment, consumer electronics, section, eBay Inc., cell phone

Vonage includes Europe in unlimited calling plan

May 2, 2006 Internet telephony provider makes calling some European countries from the U.S. even cheaper. TAGS: Vonage Holdings Corp., Skype, call, Verizon Communications, IP telephony, rate, Italy, U.K., France, small business, U.S., Europe, China, PC

FAQ: Why the FCC is targeting VoIP 911 calls

May 19, 2005 Emergency calls made over Net phone connections aren't always reliable. The Feds want a foolproof system. TAGS: VoIP, Internet phone, operator, call, caller, VoIP company, infrastructure, phone number, address, broadband, IP

Verizon offers lower-cost Net phone service

April 6, 2005 For $19.95 per month, the plan offers 500 minutes of outbound local and domestic long-distance calls. TAGS: Verizon Communications, subscriber, Internet phone, VoIP, call, AT&T Corp.

Skype phones sans the PC

August 31, 2006 New cordless phones let users of the Internet phone service make calls without a computer. TAGS: Skype, cordless phone, Internet phone, call, Philips Electronics N.V., eBay Inc., Netgear, Wi-Fi, broadband, PC

Broken connection for Sprint Nextel

January 29, 2007 Merger challenges and dropped calls for consumers are taking a toll as Sprint aims to expand and upgrade. TAGS: Sprint Nextel, Nextel Communications Inc., merger, CDMA, subscriber, Cingular Wireless, call

FAQ: NSA's data mining explained

May 12, 2006 As political concern grows over the National Security Agency's data-mining project, CNET News.com answers some questions. TAGS: NSA, data mining, telephone call, BellSouth Corp., FAQ, call, Sen., AT&T Corp., conversation, cell phone, database, U.S.

World Cup soccer loves to hate high tech

June 19, 2006 Game's officials have been looking for technological aids for referees for years. But nothing seems to fit. TAGS: soccer, World Cup, FIFA, goal, call

Telemarketers target cell phones

June 21, 2005 It will cost you minutes, but get used to it, say experts, because telemarketers want your ear. TAGS: telemarketing, cell phone, spokeswoman, BellSouth Corp., phone number, call, AT&T Corp.

Local VoIP numbers, international cell calls

July 27, 2006 For $1 a week, Rebtel subscribers can use their local mobile-plan minutes toward unlimited calls abroad. TAGS: subscriber, VoIP, call, Sweden, recipient, phone number, cell phone, minute, process

Service lets Skype users chat on cell phones

February 8, 2006 With Eqo, Skype users can connect over mobile phones--but unlike traditional calling, the service uses buddy lists. TAGS: Eqo Communications, buddy list, Skype, call, cell phone, AT&T Corp., mobile phone, idea

FBI taps cell phone mic as eavesdropping tool

December 1, 2006 Agency used novel surveillance technique on alleged Mafioso: activating his cell phone's microphone and then just listening. TAGS: conversation, microphone, Nextel Communications Inc., suspect, handset, cell phone, bug, New York, call, owner, battery, security

At software giant, pain gives rise to progress

December 3, 2007 Redmond's security practices have been transformed since threats like Slammer and Blaster first wormed their way onto the scene. TAGS: SQL Slammer, Del.icio.us, Blaster worm, Digg, pain, Redmond, Microsoft SQL Server, vice president, call, Microsoft Corp., security

Study: Cell phones a hazard on flights

March 2, 2006 Despite the ban on cellular calls on planes, many passengers can't resist--and often during critical stages of flights. TAGS: ban, flight, passenger, call, plane, study, stage, cell phone, researcher, radio, U.S.

Europe's O2 extends roaming discounts

February 12, 2007 Mobile operator expands roaming price cuts for regular voice services--but not data--across Europe. TAGS: O2 Plc., Europe, Spain, call, rate

AT&T adds to Internet phone services

December 16, 2004 The carrier marshals additional features to keep up with the competitive world of VoIP. TAGS: AT&T CallVantage, Internet phone, IP telephony, telephony, AT&T Corp., call, VoIP

Vonage says Clearwire interfered with VoIP calls

April 6, 2005 As competition heats up Net-phone providers and traditional telecoms, blocked calls are becoming common. TAGS: Clearwire Corp., Vonage Holdings Corp., VoIP, operator, broadband provider, telecommunications, VoIP company, Internet phone, telecommunications company, cable company, call, broadband

Vonage offers free calling to subscriber numbers

January 22, 2007 Under new service, long-distance and international calls are free for anyone dialing a Vonage phone number. TAGS: Vonage Holdings Corp., IP telephony, EarthLink Inc., call
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