A new initiative in the US could give broadband over powerline (BPL) a kick-start, with two US companies getting together to provide Internet connectivity through electricity cables.
A new lobby group has been set up in an attempt to influence the regulation of Internet telephony in Europe.
Cheaply available voice over Internet numbers and Net calling are helping crooks launch new data-thieving scams, a security company has warned.
Microsoft announced on Tuesday in the US that it has formed a strategic partnership with Nortel Networks to develop and market unified-communications products.
Microsoft on Thursday unveiled details of plans for VoIP and video products offered through Windows Live services that will include new VoIP phones and a click-to-call feature for address book names.
Will we see mass adoption of VoIP calling on our mobile phones? Does VoIP over 3G provide the quality of voice call that we've grown to expect? Can we expect the mobile carriers to fight its adoption and control access on their networks?
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Life may be like a box of chocolates -- but telecoms right now is gearing up to be a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, as service providers seek increasingly novel ways to blend their offerings.
A good merger always gets the pulse racing -- and Seven's takeover of Unwired could be shaping up to be one of the most interesting for a while.
So how did Twisted Wire suddenly change into a game show, albeit for just one episode? It's engineers vs. marketeers at 20 paces.
As VoIP use rises, so does the number of questions about it. Here are some of the essentials.
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.
Will the cost savings of Internet telephony come at the expense of security?
Australian companies are showing a lot of interest in Voice over IP, yet not many projects are underway. We profile the companies that are ahead of the pack.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An 802.11g wireless router with an integrated ADSL modem suitable for multiple PC homes and small offices.
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