VoIP

VoIP In Cable Canada

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VideoTron in Canada looks like they will be the first MSO to officially launch VoIP. In doing so they get out the door first ahead of Shaw and Rogers.

Skype Beta Is Out

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If you’re on a Windows XP machine and have enough experience using Skype and want to be part of “what’s next” then download the beta. Skype chat, which is multiparty IM has been added and you get to see what Stuart was referring to with Voice Mail too.

Skype 1.1 Voice Mail

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Stuart has an excellent analysis of what the next generation of Skype, version 1.1, that is now in beta will be all about. His disection of their approach to Voice Mail is quite interesting reading. I honestly like the direction Skype is going because what they seem to be doing is solving problem. That’s a … Read more

French Strike VoIP

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As if in France a reason to go on strike is ever needed, it seems the folks there with Wanadoo went on strike over a less than great VoIP service..or so they claim!

Not The Same VoIP

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I took the Broadvoice powered WiFi phone with me to Sacramento where my girlfriend lives. She just had Comcast install broadband for us so I can work when I’m up here. After a few days of periodic usage of the Broadvoice WiFi phone, I’m missing both Vonage and CallVantage. Next trip up I’ll try VoicePulse … Read more

Never Lie To The Press, Starbucks!

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Roughly two years ago or so I spoke with Starbucks VP, Anne Saunders, their Biz Dev wonderkind who put the hotspot deal together with T-Mobile after Mobilestar went under. During the interview I asked her about power outlets, saying “as you know WiFi draws down a battery faster than a normal PC.” Saunders replied saying … Read more

AT&T Makes AT&T CallVantage Service ‘Family Friendly’

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AT&T Makes AT&T CallVantage Service ‘Family Friendly’ In what I call the most feature oriented advancement by a VoIP company, AT&T’s CallVantage has rolled out a bunch of new features that are available today. While some other VoIP and Unified Messaging companies have offered some of the new features previously, none of the current companies … Read more