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New Skype contacts desktop applications

March 23, 2005 Latest software from Net phone provider links to Opera browser and Microsoft products. TAGS: Skype, Internet phone, Opera Software, VoIP, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Deutsche Telekom AG, Vonage Holdings Corp., VoIP, Internet phone, telephone company, VoIP service, telecommunications company, carrier, investment, Skype, call, threat, eBay Inc., Verizon Communications, start-up, broadband

Net telephony set to surge, IDC says

April 4, 2005 Voice over Internet Protocol is finally starting to overcome what has so far been a trend of slow growth, the market researcher says. TAGS: Internet phone, VoIP, IP telephony, carrier, telephony, IP, service provider

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. TAGS: Internet phone, bill, VoIP, cell phone service provider, phone provider, VoIP company, fee, telephone company, telecommunications, cell phone, tax

Net phones on the line--and on the hook

May 5, 2005 Cable providers are signing up more subscribers for phone offerings, including digital deals. Also: FCC eyes mandatory 911 services. TAGS: Internet phone, cable company, VoIP, U.S., HP

Alliance wants to beat spam to Net phones

February 7, 2005 Group says VoIP needs protection from virus writers and telemarketers--before the attacks start. TAGS: alliance, VoIP, Internet phone, Avaya Inc., network security, IP, spam, virus, security

Cell phone to double as Net phone

February 11, 2005 New smart phones with Skype VoIP software due in the Unites States, Europe and Asia in March. TAGS: Internet phone, Skype, VoIP, Europe, Asia, cell phone, Wi-Fi

Can you hear VoIP now? Small firms get the call

March 9, 2005 VoIP sellers target smaller game. Also: Google takes "aggressive" look at Net phone options, and AOL unveils plans. TAGS: VoIP, Internet phone, IP telephony, phone provider, telephony, VoIP company, America Online Inc., Skype, Google Inc., broadband, Yahoo! Inc.

Net calling goes wireless

February 16, 2005 roundup The emerging WiMax standard could hit it big with Internet phone service. Also: When cell phones meet Wi-Fi. TAGS: Internet phone, VoIP, telephone company, Wi-Fi, France, cell phone

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. TAGS: SIPphone, VoIP, Internet phone, Web browser, operating system

Comcast pushes VoIP to prime time

January 10, 2005 The leading U.S. cable company introduces Digital Voice in three markets, with the rest of the nation to come within 18 months. TAGS: Comcast Corp., VoIP, local phone company, Vonage Holdings Corp., Internet phone, cable company, AT&T Corp., phone provider, Philadelphia, BellSouth Corp., telephone company, IP, voice, broadband, video

Congress pushes 911 mandate on VoIP

May 19, 2005 New legislation that would require Internet phone services to handle emergency calls nudges the FCC along. TAGS: VoIP company, VoIP, Internet phone, Vonage Holdings Corp.

Net calling gets hung up on key issues

March 22, 2005 Texas sues Vonage over 911 problem. Also: Level 3 withdraws request for major FCC ruling. TAGS: Vonage Holdings Corp., Level 3 Communications Inc., Internet phone, VoIP, Texas

Katrina spurs federal action on VoIP

September 22, 2005 Senators say the aftermath of the deadly hurricane shows that Net phones are important and changes to the law are needed. TAGS: John Sununu, Internet phone, VoIP, senator, deadline, Sen., storm, Louisiana, communication, bill, Republican, telecommunications, radio, IP

VoIP backlash in Germany?

July 13, 2005 Vodafone Germany plans to disable Net phone calls from the likes of Skype and other VoIP operators in 2007. TAGS: Vodafone Group Plc., operator, VoIP, Internet phone, landline phone, Skype, telephony, spokesman, Germany, IP, cell phone

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, caller, call, VoIP company, infrastructure, phone number, address, broadband, IP

Net phone venture peaking?

May 9, 2005 A $200 million investment in Vonage may be the last of the big spends on Net phones. TAGS: Vonage Holdings Corp., BainCapital LLC, Internet phone, venture capital, VoIP, venture-capital company, venture, VoIP company, BellSouth Corp., brand name, IP, AT&T Corp., brand

Net telephone fees have users fuming

January 26, 2005 Trying to soothe state regulators by highlighting regulatory fees, VoIP providers are instead infuriating some of their customers. TAGS: VoIP, VoIP company, regulator, Internet phone, fee, local phone company, phone provider, broadband, BellSouth Corp., Vonage Holdings Corp., IP, call, AT&T Corp.

Hooking up with Net phones

April 29, 2005 The Baby Bells are facing increasing competition from cable companies, ISPs and other phone service wannabes. TAGS: phone service, VoIP, Internet phone, VoIP company, cable company, Cisco Systems Inc., Internet Service Provider

FCC requires VoIP to clean up its 911 act

May 19, 2005 Net phone operators face a late September deadline to fix their 911 systems, the FCC rules. TAGS: Internet phone, VoIP, operator, emergency response, deadline, BellSouth Corp., Vonage Holdings Corp., Skype, call, AT&T Corp., IP, cell phone, U.S.
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