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FCC approves new Internet phone taxes
June 21, 2006
Cell phone bills, even broadband services, could also see hikes in quest to overcome subsidy shortfalls for phone service in rural and high-cost areas.
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Net phone providers describe E911 obstacles
March 7, 2006
VoIP providers say they're offering enhanced 911 as quickly as possible--but it's no small task.
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Intrado Inc.
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Appeals court ruling upholds Net phone taxes
June 1, 2007
In split decision, judges OK extension of taxes to VoIP but agree with some arguments about the rules being unfair.
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Federal appeals court weighs Internet phone taxes
February 9, 2007
Vonage and an industry group argue that new rules imposed by the FCC discriminate against voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
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Can Skype live up to the Net phone hype?
September 27, 2004
The first-year growth rate for the no-cost phone service was "sky high." Now it has to avoid a sophomore jinx.
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BellSouth Corp.
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Vonage, Verizon spar in court over patents
February 28, 2007
Net phone company says it didn't copy Verizon's patents, but the telecommunications giant says harm has been done and its VoIP rival must pay.
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SIPphone: Gizmo plug-in a faster route to VoIP
January 31, 2007
Flash plug-in lets users make Internet phone calls through a browser without a software download or account setup.
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FCC requirement could strand VoIP customers
August 25, 2005
As many as 100,000 Net phone subscribers who haven't formally acknowledged 911 limitations could be cut off next week.
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Comcast Corp.
Skype phones sans the PC
August 31, 2006
New cordless phones let users of the Internet phone service make calls without a computer.
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Philips Electronics N.V.
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Senators mull new taxes to fund 911 Net upgrade
April 10, 2007
An IP-based system could be more resilient and accept emergency requests in formats way beyond voice. But who will pay?
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Analysts mixed on eBay's purchase of Skype
September 12, 2005
Some industry observers praise a "strategically positive" move. Others say entering the nascent Net calling market is risky.
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Telcos' evolving response to Net phone services
May 30, 2007
While Verizon fights Vonage in court, Deutsche Telekom makes a strategic investment in another Internet calling company.
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After setback, Vonage wins temporary relief
April 6, 2007
Appeals court blocks a judge's order that would have stopped the Net phone company from taking on new customers.
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This week in VoIP
February 10, 2006
Intel wants you to call on the chipmaker when making Internet phone calls.
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FBI Net-wiretapping rules face challenges
October 24, 2005
Rules demanding that Internet providers and universities rewire their networks for FBI surveillance are being challenged in federal court.
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Skype goes for the gold
March 17, 2005
Can new paid services put the Net phone upstart on the path to profits?
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VoIP: Quality is still a big concern
July 18, 2006
With Net telephony poised to hit the mainstream, experts say issues with service quality need to be worked out.
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EarthLink Inc.
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Vonage can keep signing up new customers
April 24, 2007
Federal court grants Internet phone company a second reprieve while patent lawsuit brought by Verizon proceeds.
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Vonage clarifies purpose of deal with VoIP Inc.
April 5, 2007
Net phone service says contract with network wholesaler not a work-around to help Vonage avoid using Verizon's patented tech.
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DirecTV tests IP telephony
August 30, 2006
As part of joint venture, company to test a Net-based phone service for residents of apartments and condominiums.
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