CableVision Fires A Shot At Skype and Vonage

Russell Shaw has some very interesting points about the pricing of CableVisions new offer and how it impacts Skype and Vonage. Oh, word on the Street based on bankers who have seen the Vonage road show is that they will price next week and that subscribers are expressing lots of interest in the stock. But … Read more

Om On Skype and More From Me

Om Malik may be in Toronto for Mesh but no moss is growing under his feet. He has some solid comments as expected on the Skype Free For All In The USA. One point that people seem to miss is the E911 issue. If Skype successfully causes migration from PSTN to Skype calling for millions … Read more

AOL Phone Line Launched

I tend not to just lift press release copy, but this is one that tells the story so well about the AIM Phone Line that I just had to run it in total rather than just link to it. This is a big and positive move, though coming one day after the Skype for free … Read more

Nokia Tablet 770 With Google Talk

I caught the new Google Talk add on with the Nokia Tablet 770. It’s a very cool, lightweight device that lets you make VoIP calls to other GTalkers. Cool, but the E61 that Jeff Pulver was showing off last night at dinner is way cooler. SIP WiFi Blackberry Very cool..Tre Chic..

More Skype Security Woes

Phil Wolff has a hot one on Skype Journal…It’s just another reason why IT managers and individual users will need to be concerned but I suspect this one will get fixed, FAST.

Skype Out Now Free in USA and Canada

Skype today eliminated any cost to dial USA and Canadian landlines and mobile phones. This is sampling at its finest and will be available for the rest of the year. While a wonderful gift to Skype users if you loaded up (i.e. paid for) on minutes and only make North American calls you may not … Read more

Discs Daul Phone Does WiFi and GSM

At VON Europe this week, Pirelli Broadband Solutions is showing off a GSM/WiFi phone called the Discuss DualPhone DP L10. They claim it is SIP based and support seamless roaming. They announced the product last month.

Find Me When I’m Anywhere

I love being out of the office, but for those who want to find me, and are more traditional, letting them think I’m there has become almost an art form for me. Mostly I use the Locate Me feature of AT&T’s CallVantage VoIP service or the mother of all virtual assistants Webley, which is now … Read more

How To Really Get Phoned Home

I first came into contact with Andrew Hansen a few years back when he was looking to do some development work with a client of mine. While others see the future, Andrew is one of those who sees and acts though. That’s what makes his comments about PhoneGnome and iotum so totally relevant.