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  • Calling common sense

    VoIP benefits are evident to those who take it up, so why are large companies so slow to give it credit?

  • Microsoft readies VoIP software beta

    After months of anticipation, corporate customers will soon get their hands on a beta version of Microsoft's VoIP software, an event that marks an important step in the evolution of corporate communications.

  • Symbian takes FreeWay to mobile VoIP

    Symbian has announced several enhancements to its mobile platform, including technology to let mobile phones switch seamlessly between different kinds of mobile and wireless connectivity.

  • Skype shakes off consumer shackles

    Skype is shaking off its consumer shackles and finding favour with enterprises, with almost one-third of its customers using its telephony software for business.

  • Software promises painless VoIP set-up

    As cable and phone companies jostle to sell voice, video and data bundles over broadband connections, tools are needed to get those services running as quickly as possible.

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  • Guide to VoIP in Australia

    Making phone calls over the Internet isn't just for the tech savvy anymore. Using Voice over Internet Protocol is easier than ever before, with several services out there that can help drastically reduce your phone bill.

  • Checklist for VoIP evaluation

    Are you ready to roll out Voice over IP? This article provides you with an overview of VoIP basics and some starting points for evaluating your company's needs. Additional reading: VoIP Resource Centre

  • Phone fallout: Talk is cheap

    In the United States, the shift to low-cost Internet calling has cost the old-line phone giants dearly. Someday, this could happen in Australia.

  • Does Skype make sense for business?

    Skype's CEO plans to make the software an accepted part of corporate communications -- both on the desktop and on smart phones.

  • Voice over IP + wireless LAN = ?

    It seemed to be an obvious recipe: take two popular emerging technologies and stir vigorously. But the end result isn't to everyone's taste.

Reviews (48)

  • Guide to VoIP in Australia

    Making phone calls over the Internet isn't just for the tech savvy anymore. Using Voice over Internet Protocol is easier than ever before, with several services out there that can help drastically reduce your phone bill.

  • 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.

  • Skype

    What's not to like about Skype? It's free and ad-free and offers clear VoIP calls to other Skype users anywhere in the world.

  • Voice over IP + wireless LAN = ?

    It seemed to be an obvious recipe: take two popular emerging technologies and stir vigorously. But the end result isn't to everyone's taste.

  • First Take: Google Talk

    With an interface that lacks ads but is also short on features, this early Google Talk beta serves Gmail users who want to chat via text or voice.

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