November 2005
Falcon Broadband to Launch G6-Powered VoIP Service
Colorado cable and wireless service provider, Falcon Broadband, has announced the pending release of a new VoIP service, which will run on the G6 Universal Media Gateway.
New VoIP Option for Mac Users
i2Telecom International Inc. has recently announced the release of a new version of its VoiceStick Softphone service specifically for Macintosh computers.
Free VoIP without the PC
Taiwan-based Accton Technology yesterday unveiled its new Skype-friendly Wi-Fi phone, called the SkyFone WM1185-T.
Another Free Internet Telephony Service Hits the Market
Telecommunications service provider, Yak Communications Inc. has made a deal with CounterPath Solutions, a premier provider of VoIP, SIP, and Instant Messaging services, allowing Yak to release a powerful new voice and video-enabled peer-to-peer VoIP network.
October 2005
Skype Security Flaws Discovered
Skype has just issued security patches for two critical bugs involving their popular internet telephony software. The recently discovered bugs would have made it possible for hackers to run hostile code on computers running vulnerable versions of Skype.
US Robotics Releases New USB Phone
Modem and networking market leader, US Robotics, has announced the shipment of its new USB Internet Phone, the USR9600. This is the company’s first VoIP hardware release, and the beginning of a major line of such products.
eBay Removes Skype Brand Name From Buttons
It appears that eBay has been making some questionable decisions regarding the future of the Skype internet telephony service, which they purchased last month for over $2 billion.
Vernier Enhances Edgewall Network Security Functions
Vernier Networks has announced the introduction of a new network access management application called EdgeWall Rx.
24 Mbps Broadband Service Launched in the UK
At the end of September, service provider Be launched the UK’s first 24 Mbps consumer broadband service.
Skype to Better Connect eBay Buyers and Sellers
Ever since eBay signed the $2.6+ billion agreement to purchase Skype, people have been wondering why they were willing to pay so much for a service, which is essentially free.
September 2005
New Skype Software Version Released
Skype has recently launched the latest version of its popular VoIP software for Windows. Some of Version 1.4’s most notable new features include call forwarding and support for customized ringtones.
FCC VoIP Wiretapping Laws Complicated and Unclear
US federal regulators have decided that VoIP providers have until the spring of 2007 to begin following a new set of complex rules, designed to make it easier for police to listen in on broadband phone and internet telephony conversations.
MonsterHosting to Launch VoIP Service
Surrey, BC-based MonsterHosting.ca, a popular web hosting and e-commerce solutions provider, announced on Friday that it plans to launch a VoIP telephony service on October 3.
EarthLink Introduces VoIP Service
EarthLink is currently in the process of launching their new internet telephony service, called "EarthLink True Voice".
UK Start-Up to Launch Internet Telephony Service
The British telecommunications start-up, Timico is planning to launch a Skype-style internet telephony service, for business users.
Rogers Pleased with VoIP Response
After only two months in the VoIP telephony business, Rogers Communications Inc. is happy with customer response so far, said CEO Edward Rogers Jr. on Tuesday.
US Robotics to Enter VoIP Market
As of next month, US Robotics will enter the VoIP hardware market with the release of their first USB internet phone. The new phone will work with Skype and other instant messaging services that support voice communication.
New Tool Evaluates VoIP Readiness of Corporate IP Networks
As VoIP becomes a more and more viable option for corporate communication, enterprise-level customers are trying to find ways to get a handle on what it takes to support and manage IP telephony networks.
Skype Makes Deal with Mobile Phone Carrier
The new deal will allow E-Plus’s 9.8 million customers to bundle unlimited Skype VoIP service with their wireless web subscriptions.
Google Talk an Attempt to Break Into Pay-Per-Call Advertising?
Ever since Google introduced their new VoIP telephony service, which lacks any great competitive advantage over other similar services, there has been a lot of speculation over their true reasons for the launch.
August 2005
Microsoft Buys VoIP Startup
Microsoft announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Teleco Inc., a small San Francisco company that distributes VoIP software, which allows users to make phone calls from computers to traditional telephones.
Vonage Plans IPO
The New Jersey based Vonage Holdings Inc., a quickly growing provider of residential phone service has recently made plans to go public.
Google Talk Lacks Competitive Advantage
People are used to innovation and excellence from Google, and this new service has no main selling point; no major advantage over Skype and other competitors.
Google Launches VoIP/Instant Messaging Service
As of last night, Google Talk is the newest player in this growing industry and a formidable competitor to the currently dominant Skype service.
Critics Attack VoIP Wiretapping Ruling
A recent ruling from the FCC says that internet telephony services must allow for built in wiretapping capabilities, just as conventional phone companies have to.
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