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• 3 gives VoIP, IM a push

  The chief exec of the UK arm of mobile operator 3 said the company is set to heavily promote IP telephony and instant messaging on its network.

• Can Skype live up to the Net phone hype?

  When Sun Chun first heard of Skype and its promise of free, high-quality Internet phone service, he figured the claims were mostly hype.

• Microsoft-Yahoo deal: Playing the numbers game

  Examined using several different metrics, Microsoft's bid for Yahoo could create one of the world's largest Web companies.

• Ozzie memo: 'Internet services disruption'

  Last week, Microsoft announced its plans for two new online services: Windows Live and Office Live. However, it is clear that Microsoft sees more work ahead as it tries to catch up with rivals offering free, ad-supported products. Chief Technical Officer Ray Ozzie, who is leading the services push, outlined the challenge in a memo he penned late last month.

• Skype goes for the gold

  Net phone phenomenon Skype is preparing to expand its menu of paid services, hastening efforts to evolve from a free provider of niche services into a profitable company that could give industry giants a run for their money.

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  Mobile Skype: a threat to fixed-line telephony

  3's bundling of Skype as part of a new services package has the potential to upset the voice monopoly of incumbent fixed-telephony carriers ... if only customers knew about it.

Features and Case Studies (9)

• Mobile: Skype hungry for next frontier

  Skype sees the mobile market as the next frontier for its service, but economic realities in the voice market -- coupled with mobile operators who feel threatened by Skype -- could put the kibosh on large-scale adoption for some time to come.

• The war against VoIP: How long can the telcos fight?

  Voice over IP has reached some major milestones in 2008 in both the enterprise and consumer ends of the market but how long can traditional telcos continue to fight against this disruptive technology?

• VoIP wants to cut the computer cord

  Software-based phones are coming to the fore as big changes come to the way people make calls.

• When phone meets Internet

  As VoIP use rises, so does the number of questions about it. Here are some of the essentials.

• What is Google Wave good for?

  I've been puttering around in Google Wave for the best part of a week now, and I understand it, but I have no idea in hell what I'm supposed to be using it for.

Reviews (8)

• 3 INQ1

  There's simply no better phone at this price. Fast web access, solid construction and fantastic social networking make this a must-see phone.

• Skype 2 (beta)

  Though Skype 2 suffers from middling voice quality when calling landline phones, it's still one of the best free VoIP services around, and its new Skype Video feature makes it even better.

• Asus U50Vg

  The U50Vg has some annoying design issues, but it's a great laptop that can be relied on when out and about.

• Nokia N810 Internet Tablet

  Its excellent, sleek design doesn't cover for its sluggish performance.

• NEC Versa E6200

  For office workers who consider video conferencing their life, the Versa E6200 has the performance and features to support such a lifestyle. However, the lack of external docking options may hinder those who like to transform their notebooks into desktop wannabes in the office.

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