Become a Google Talqer

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Talqer, a new player in the VoIP game, has developed a platform that immediately lets Google Talk users start making calls that can tbe more than PC to PC by making calls from their PC to normal telephone lines.

Take Your VoIP and Go

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Cingular’s new UMTS and HSPDA based Broadband Connect service is being bundled into a new line of Dell Latitude laptops. This means those of you who like to use softphones will be able to get better quality and clearer communications.

Getting Ripped……..Off

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As long as I have been blogging, I’ve always felt the “love” of one’s fellow bloggers. Be it Om,  Alec, Jeff, Rich, Stuart, Russell, Tom, Ted, James, Martin, Mike, Jeremy, John @ Gizmodo etc., each of us tends respect the work of one another. And like Comrades in Arms, hurt one, you hurt us all. … Read more

iSIP Promises No More Skypemares In Europe

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iSIP, owned by Interoute and controlled by the Sandoz Family Foundation, is planning to take on Skype in Europe within the corporate market using SIP, low flat rate pricing per month and by addressing security concerns. According to Reuters: Companies could use the service to cut communication costs with their staff, customers or suppliers anywhere … Read more

The Streamcast vs. Skype Et Al Complaint

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I have just finished reading what is likely the 30+ page Streamcast Networks complaint against Skype et al that found its way to me. It reads as much like a Hollywood film treatment that needs to star Paul Newman as the attorney ala his roles in "The Verdict" or "Absence of Malice." I say likely … Read more

SoCal Tech On Michael Robertson

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Friend, neighbor and fellow disruptor Michael “Golden Boy” Robertson was recently profiled in SoCalTech.com’s newsletter. he talks about SIP vs. Skype and his philosophy for how to build and grow a business. My money says Michael packages up SipPhone and Gizmo and sells it off.

Gartner Sees Woes For Telcos

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A report from IT research house Gartner sheds light on a tough time ahead for the telcos. The key is for the goliaths to start to work like the new upstarts and move faster than battleships, while still covering the same ground.

Vonage In The Hot Seat

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After all the money, some estimated $60 million, that Vonage spent to get E911 compliant, someone tosses another log on the smoldering issue. I’d say that the FCC’s concept of E911 isn’t working….