For those of you who listen to the World Technology RoundUp which I co-host with Ken Rutkowski and Jason Romney on KenRadio.com, you know I often go out on a limb, aided by the famous “KenRadio Crystal Ball,” a device which is so tightly guarded by members of a secret sect of reformed Asian priests … Read more
Vonage has done something that is so simple, yet so needed. For many years here in the USA to call your neighbor you dial seven digits (unless you have them on speed dial). Along came VoIP and every call became a 1 plus 10 digit call, across the USA or down the block. No more. … Read more
In what will likely cause a bevy of discussion at the next VoIP conference, hackers have revealed some vulnerabilities within VoIP networks that make spoofing phone numbers even easier, and provide an ability to see the numbers that are call blocked in this item posted in The Register. While they have lowered the cost of … Read more
Geek.com reports that the U.S. House of Representative is thining baout VoIP taxes, amongst other things.
For those of you who wonder what I look like, my photo ran in the Buffalo News today in relation to the AP wire service story on VoIP. At last count 28 newspapers have picked up Ellen Simon’s story.
CNEt’s Declan McCullagh has a rather lengthy piece about what will transpire when congress resumes this Wednesday. Normally, I look to Jeff Pulver for insight about legislative matters, but McCullagh has done a decent job at capturing what may happen from all this.
The never ending battle between the data and voice people inside a company never seems to end. Nor do the media covering it, this time in Computer Reseller.
It’s a slow day being a Monday holiday here in the USA. However, there is news. The Australian takes a viewpoint on VoIP finding a way to keep SKYPE front and center.
Speakeasy, one of the more highly regarded and established DSL players has rolled out a new package that eliminates the need for a residential phone line from the regional Bell companies here in the USA. While they may not be the first to do this, they are continuing to be a company to watch. Consistently … Read more
With many editors off for the weekend, a story by AP business reporter Ellen Simon ran late yesterday out of New York about VoIP. Simon did a great job. Her quote was accurate, and she got the facts right. Any guesses where they came from. (wink..wink) Seriously, having seen many reporters get the story wrong, … Read more
