December 12, 2005

Thomson added to Skype

by Brian Turner
Net Imperative reports that Skype has added Thomson Directories to its toolbar - allowing users to search the online business directory: The results of the search will display three sponsored listings at the top of the page and a list of businesses down the left hand side which are then geographically displayed on a map. ...

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BellSouth announces Private Label VoIP

by Brian Turner
BellSouth have announced Private Label VoIP for customers. This marks a significant foray by established ISP's to have an influence on the growing VoIP phenomenon. BellSouth has struck a deal to private label an offering of Voice over Internet Protocol phone service to residential users. BellSouth will work with 8X8, Inc., a VoIP and videophone ...

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December 1, 2005

VoIP rumours cause alarm in Israel

by Brian Turner
A report by Globes Online caused a stir in Israel, when it claimed that VoIP would be blocked. Although a Ministry of Communications figure answered the concerns, by stating that ISPs were ordered to crack down on use of VoIP for illegal purposes, it continues to highlight tensions between some state ISPs and VoIP use. According ...

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