Fring brings Skype and Symbian together
31 Jan 2007
Google Talk also invited to party
Just as Skype declares that the market isn't right for a mobile client, Fring releases one which works seamlessly with its service.
Skype racketeering case dismissed
24 Jan 2007
But Steamcast vows to continue litigation
One of the longest running feuds in the P2P business has taken a new turn after a judge dismissed a racketeering case brought by Streamcast Networks against Skype.
Vonage swaps local for long distance charges
22 Jan 2007
Intros virtual calling card
Vonage, the indie broadband telco, is turning itself into a Skype-alike by offering cheap-as-chips long distance and international calls to any Vonage number (or 800 number).
Skype slaps charge on non-'Pro' customers
18 Jan 2007
But hasn't actually launched Pro service
Skype, the rather popular VoIP service, has introduced a connection charge of 3.9 euro cents for all calls outside the Skype network - those using the SkypeOut service - from midday today.
Avaya agrees offer for Ubiquity Software
15 Jan 2007
£74.3m for SIP developer
Networking firm Avaya has offered to buy UK developer Ubiquity Software for £74.3m.
Ovum and BT in war of words
15 Jan 2007
VoIP figures disputed
BT has hit back at cricticism of how it adds up the numbers using, or registering, for its Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone service.
Skype not ready for mobility
11 Jan 2007
Mobile chief says network tariffs make it impractical
Skype's head of mobile access has said that until network operators stop charging by the quantity of data transmitted then Skype won't be available on mobile phones.
Security vendors talk up VoIP threats
09 Jan 2007
Phantom menace?
Security vendors are talking up the potential for attacks on IP telephony systems, reckoned to be the next major market for security defences.
Nokia updates tablet, adds Skype support
09 Jan 2007
So it is a phone after all
Nokia have announced an update to its internet tablet - the N770, and have equipped the newly-announced N800 with Skype support.
VoIP-powered model car racing is go
08 Jan 2007
What?..No, faster!..What?..Don't crash...Oh
A version of Scalectrix has been developed with the slot cars controlled by shouting down a VoIP line.