Daily VoIP News Digest
Saturday 04th of July 2009
June 9, 2009

ZipDX enables “crystal clear” VoIP conference calls

by David Masters
VoIP 4 Snom users can now make “crystal clear” VoIP conference calls following a partnership deal with audio conferencing service ZipDX. Snom's klarVOICE handsets have been integrated with ZipDX to offer wideband audio conference calls, providing, according to snom, “the highest quality and clarity”. Michael Kneiling, of snom, said: “Wideband VoIP represents the next step in the evolution of IP telephony. “The combination of ZipDX’s ...



KT Networks smartphone uses GIPS HD VoIP

by David Masters
VoIP 2 KT Networks' new smartphone is to include an HD VoIP service powered by Global IP Solutions (GIPS), it emerged this week. The Windows Mobile smartphone from the Korean telecoms provide was developed to address a rapid growth in consumer demand for high-end handsets. KT Networks said it chose GIPS to power the VoIP service on the smartphone because “GIPS was able to ...



June 3, 2009

Truphone 3.0 launched for iPod Touch

by David Masters
VoIP 6 Mobile VoIP app Truphone 3.0 is now available to iPod Touch users, transforming their MP3 player into a Wi-Fi phone. Recently launched for the iPhone, Truphone 3.0 offers free Wi-Fi calls to other Truphone users, as well as to contacts who use Skype or GoogleTalk. The app also integrates with instant messaging (IM) services, including MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and AIM. Calls to ...



April 29, 2009

Aastra launches new SIP handsets

by David Masters
VoIP 2 Canada-based Aastra has announced the launch of two new SIP phones: the 6730i and the 6731i. Both handsets feature call display, full duplex speakerphone, intercom, paging, auto answer, and XML browser capabilities. Aastra said the phones are ideal for use in both small and large businesses, and are designed to integrate and deploy easily with certified IP solutions providers. Aastra handsets are designed ...



April 22, 2009

Vopium launches iPhone app

by Jan Harris
VoIP 6 Following the recent launch of its VoIP service in the UK, Vopium has announced the launch of an iPhone application. The new application will allow iPhone users to benefit from significant savings on international calls over Wi-Fi, as well as being able to send text messages (SMS) abroad for just GBP 0.09. International calls via Vopium are ...



March 20, 2009

Nimbuzz updated for iPhone VoIP-over-3G

by David Masters
VoIP 2 Nimbuzz has updated its iPhone applcation to include VoIP-over-3G call functionality. Other new functions include support for Twitter and Skype-out. Skype-out enables users to make low-cost VoIP calls direct to landlines in over 50 countries. A new dial-up pad interface is included for Skype-out phone calls, with available credit displayed. In addition to Skype-out and Twitter, Nimbuzz continues to support messaging and voice calls ...



March 4, 2009

Snom And SmartShare Team Up

by Alan Harten
VoIP 3 VoIP technology has taken a step forward with the pairing of award-winning phone handset manufacturer snom, with innovative WAN optimizer SmartShare, to bring to users a much higher quality signal and reliability, even when the internet is congested. Utilising SmartShare’s StraightShaper innovation, snom can now offer the cost savings of VoIP with the quality and reliability of landlines. And not only are ...



February 24, 2009

snom Flexor CTI for Dynamics CRM announced

by Jan Harris
VoIP 3 Cambridge based Camrivox Ltd, a developer of Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) software, has joined with snom technology AG, which specialises in VoIP phones, to develop snom Flexor CTI for Dynamics CRM. The new software combines Dynamics CRM, a customer relationship management system, with snom IP telephony, providing a CTI-CRM solution designed to help businesses maximise their return on investment. snom Flexor ...



February 19, 2009

Truphone launches international roaming SIM

by David Masters
VoIP 3 VoIP provider Truphone announced Tuesday plans to launch Truphone Local Anywhere, a low-cost single-SIM international mobile service. Any mobile calls made on the SIM in supported countries will be charged at local rates, with users saving up to 80% on roaming charges compared to traditional networks. The service - to be launched later this year - will feature full number portability for ...



February 18, 2009

Snom VoIP uses less power

by Jan Harris
VoIP 4 According to a recent study, snom technology’s VoIP telephones are the most efficient in terms of power consumption. The study, by the Research Group for Telecommunication Networks at the Frankfurt am Main University of Applied Sciences, involved testing 23 VoIP telephones from major manufacturers. It looked at power consumption in idle mode, during conversations, idle mode after a conversation, during ...



January 29, 2009

VoIP handset with drag-and-drop touchscreen

by David Masters
VoIP 2 German VoIP telephone maker, snom technology AG, will showcase the world's first touchscreen VoIP handset with drag-and-drop functionality at this year's CeBIT tradeshow, 3-8 March 2009. The snom 870 incorporates an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, the company said, enabling the user to easily connect calls and set up telephone conferences. Conference calls are created by simply dragging and dropping the button icons of ...



January 2, 2009

AltiGen launches MAX2000 VoIP phone

by Jan Harris
VoIP 2 AltiGen Communications Inc has expanded its MAX1000 and MAX1000R platforms with the MAX2000 VoIP phone system. The MAX2000 is designed to bring the benefits of VoIP to small business, and supports up to 100 users. The upgraded system provides built-in hot swappable RAID-1 storage array and redundant hot swappable power supplies, giving extra protection against unplanned power outages. MAX2000 also offers ...



November 26, 2008

Nibmuzz launches application for iPhone

by Jan Harris
VoIP 4 Nimbuzz has launched a free application for the iPhone and iPod touch, allowing users to benefit from the Nimbuzz service, which provides free mobile Instant Messaging, (geo) presence and VoIP over WiFi. The service is compatible with well known instant messaging communities and social networks, such as Skype, Yahoo! Messenger, Facebook, MySpace, AIM, Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, ICQ, and ...



October 16, 2008

Vopium launched on BlackBerry

by Jan Harris
VoIP 5 Mobile VoIP provider, Vopium, has announced that its service is now available on Blackberry devices. Users of the BlackBerry Pearl, Curve and the BlackBerry 8800 series, can now download and install Vopium and benefit from significant cost savings. Vopium users can save up to 90% on international calls and SMS messages from their home country. Whan a user makes ...



October 15, 2008

snom launches 820 VoIP business phone

by Jan Harris
VoIP 4 snom technology AG is launching a new VoIP phone designed for business users, the snom 820. The phone combines snom's tried and tested VoIP technology with the latest in handset functionality and design. The snom 820 features a high-resolution TFT color display, making it easy to view data through the XML browser. It supports WiFi standard 802.11 and high-quality sound ...



September 24, 2008

Inclarity launches fixed-mobile convergence service

by Jan Harris
VoIP 6 Inclarity, the hosted VoIP provider, has launched a Fixed-Mobile Convergence (FMC) service, which is compatible with Nokia E and N series dual-mode mobile phones. It allows workers to use just one device to access both fixed wireline and wireless networks, therefore benefiting from free or cheaper calls Wi-Fi calls. The service also means that workers need just one handset, ...



August 11, 2008

GIPS enables iPhone with VoIP

by Jan Harris
VoIP 2 Global IP Solutions (GIPS) has announced the GIPS VoiceEngine Mobile, which allows application developers to integrate high-quality, real-time VoIP on Apple's iPhone. GIPS solution allows iPhone users to benefit from services such as real-time, in-game, multi-person chat. According to GIPS' CEO, Emerick Woods, "With GIPS VoiceEngine Mobile, we are providing the capabilities that turn voice into IP packets so they ...



July 10, 2008

Snom and Konftel Get Together For Mutual Benefit

by Alan Harten
VoIP 2 snom technology AG and Konftel AB have reached a mutual agreement on a future co-operation. The objective of this co-operation is to share experience and technology with each other. In April they introduced a new cordless DECT VoIP phone, the snom m3. The mobile VoIP phone is the company’s first cordless offering and is being targeted to home offices, SMBs or ...



July 9, 2008

3 Skypephone upgrade rumoured

by Jan Harris
VoIP 6 Pictures are emerging of an ugrade to 3's Skypephone, a 3G mobile phone which allows users to make free Skype to Skype VoIP calls and send free Skype instant messages to other Skype users. The images of the upgraded version were published on 'Just Another Mobile Phone Blog', following approval of the device by US communications regulator, the Federal Communications ...



July 3, 2008

Nimbuzz gets $15 million shot in the arm

by Alan Harten
VoIP 3 Nimbuzz is a mobile VoIP and IM provider that also brings IM and voice to social networks. They have announced that they have managed to raise $15 million of Second Round funding to assist them with their growth plans Nimbuzz intends to use the new cash injection to assist in the development of its product range, to enable the software to ...