I got warm wishes holiday video wishes from the folks at Skype. It does make me feel all kindsa special… Thanks ! Here are the words: Let It Snow! Oh, the weather outside is frightful, But VOIP Watch is so delightful, And since we’ve got Andy’s post, Let it snow, let it snow, let it … Read more
This post by Rich isn’t really new news. It’s been documented before that Skype poses risks inside the Enterprise via the way it punches a hole in the firewall, and also now with it’s API. One would think one of the first things the folks at eBay would do is attack this issue, but eBay … Read more
I downloaded the latest GizmoProject application and found an early holiday present. It’s the GizmoForward feature. While it doesn’t work seamlessly like Skype which first tries the Skype client before forwarding, it does provide you with a manual capability to forward calls to your Gizmo out to mostly any number. I say almost because unlike … Read more
Digital Media Europe reports that he largest inbound location for VoIP traffic is Mexico. There are other interesing facts in this account.
Fincora, the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority has taken a stance that Skype falls under their jurisdiction and ruling ability with respect to Skype In and Skype Out. What the implications are around this are unclear as Skype is not the carrier, but a marketer and technology supplier. My guess is the Fins have a different … Read more
If you’re looking to get that Skype user you know something special for the holidays, the new Skype Web shop, which is run off of the BrightPoint inventory base, you will find lots of new devices that work with Skype. Om has a note on his drooling over a new handset that works with Skype … Read more
Reports are that GizmoProject will have One Cent per minute tonight or tomorrow, besting Yahoo and Skype. Om followed up with more details. Here’s the official press release.
Seems my 15 minutes of fame applied again this week. My views on the Yahoo Voice 2.0 plans and how it impacts Skype are being picked up all over the place by many a respectable outlet or commentator. This time The Deal, Internet Outsider, and IP Democracy which pulled together comment from Telephony Magazine’s Carol … Read more
Mark Evans calls it interesting. I call it a sign that there’s more trust in 8 x 8 than with Vonage. In the deal with Bell South (which is a trial I hear) 8×8 has demonstrated that they can win a big deal. They also have their E-911 act down better it would seem. Chairman … Read more
I’m running to a meeting, but I guess my post and some news over at LightReading seemed to pry Packet8’s news out earlier than they all wanted it out. Here’s the main parts of the release that they are moving today, likly after market closing that came right from the Chairman himself. I consider this … Read more
