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.
Sydney-based wireless ISP Unwired will launch its laptop PCMCIA solution for wireless broadband in June of this year, according to Unwired chief executive officer David Spence. The company is also set to launch new plans with an included 'prioritised packet service' for VoIP.
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Skype has teamed up with Logitech to announce enhancements to the quality of video calls, but only for users of certain new Webcam products from Logitech.
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