Google buys Global IP Solutions, adds to VoIP holdings
Google, Inc. has purchased internet VoIP company Global IP Solutions for a cool $68.2 million; a 27.5% premium over the company’s current stock price. While …
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Skype to drop Windows Phone 7, focus on iPhone, Symbian, and Android?
Skype is reportedly turning its back on the upcoming Windows Phone 7 platform and is instead focusing its efforts on the iPhone, Symbian, and Android …
Skype to pilot group video chat next week, may end up costing you
The Associated Press is reporting that internet chat company Skype plans to pilot group video chat in a public beta starting next week. The group …
U.S. Congress passing law banning Caller ID spoofing, pranksters weep
Look, we’re pretty sure most of you out there have tried this a couple times or are at least familiar with the concept — you …
First look at Skype for Verizon Wireless, launching March 25th
While making our way through the throng of booths, bloggers, and boisterous crowds at CTIA, we were able to snag a few minutes with the …
Rumored Samsung tablet to feature Android, 4G connectivity?
A newly circulating rumor potentially sheds new light on that Samsung tablet which was outed earlier this week by Emmanuele Silanesu, National Product and Marketing …
Verizon Wireless and Skype integration explained through animation
Last month, Verizon Wireless and Skype announced their exclusive partnership in the U.S., along with their plans to bring Skype’s popular VoIP calling and messaging …
MagicJack sues BoingBoing, loses the case and its credibilty
MagicJack, creator and distributor of the popular dongle-based PC VoIP solution, has some problems with its credibility. Back in 2008, BoingBoing revealed some of the …
Clear to launch two new VoIP-enabled WiMAX modems with built-in ATA
Clear may be expanding its WiMAX offerings with the select launch of two new feature-rich WiMAX modems targeting home consumers. In addition to WiMAX connectivity, …
GV Mobile 2.0 first look
It’s pretty simple: Apple’s iPhone OS is basically the only major smartphone operating system without an official or unofficial Google Voice client. We used to …
T-Mobile discontinuing @Home landline service?
One of our connects hit us with the following: “Heard that our new COO dislikes the @Home service because we make nothing on it. T-Mobile’s …
Google aquires Gizmo5, VoIP for Google Voice on the horizon?
The implications of this deal are exciting. Google has purchased, in cash, the internet VoIP company Gizmo5 for a cool $30 million. The deal brings …
House of Representatives want FCC to regulate Google Voice
Apparently there isn’t enough to do in Washington these days. 20 House of Representatives lawmakers have pressed the FCC to investigate how and why Google …
AT&T gives VoIP over 3G apps its blessing, iPhone included
Could today have been a more exciting day? AT&T certainly thinks so, which is why it just announced it’s informing both Apple and the FCC …
BGR Breaks it Down: How to use Google Voice in Canada
What better way to celebrate Labor Day weekend than to help all of our Canadian brothers and sisters pull a fast one over on Google? …
Skype 2.8 for Mac adds screen sharing, better audio and video
Who doesn’t love a little bit of Skype action? If you’re a Mac user, though, Skype 2.8 Gold adds (or improves on if you were …
Zer01 Mobile launches nationwide
If you’ve always wanted unlimited voice and data on the smartphone of your choice but VOCE disappeared before you could jump on board, Zer01 Mobile …
Skype for the iPhone and the BlackBerry gets official
It is officially official, Skype will be launching an iPhone version of its popular VoIP software on Tuesday and a BlackBerry version in May. Skype …
Google Voice to support number portability
Google Voice is a service that has tremendous potential and as such, we’ll be watching it closely over the months to come. Last week, we …
Fring marries music, MoIP and messaging with Last.fm add-on
Fringers, start your updating. The Israeli mobile comms company has just announced the release of a new version of its popular application that brings Last.fm …
eBay comes around, begins to realize Skype needs to go
Not long ago, a story ran around the blogosphere pitching the idea that Apple should take the piles of cash it’s sitting on and use …
HTC announces first GSM/WiMax integrated phone: MAX 4G
If you’re reading this, we hope you’re sitting down because this news is gonna blow you away. HTC recently announced its plans to launch the …
Truphone releases beta VoIP app for BlackBerry
It’s been a long time in the making but Truphone has finally come around and released a BlackBerry version of its popular mobile VoIP application. …
Fring for your iPhone allows VoIP!
Open up your iTunes and get this app now! Fring is a pre-release app free on iTunes which allows you to contact your friends on …
MyGlobalTalk $50,000 giveaway!
MyGlobalTalk hit us up to let us know about their new VoIP application for BlackBerrys. Since they are just getting started and really want feedback …
