May 15, 2008
Newport Networks spoke out today about the biggest challenge to face the session border controller manufacturer, quality of service management.
The news comes from SofNet, which is a networking software event, at which delegates from the telecommunications industry were polled.
Quality of service for VoIP calls was higher on the list of challenges than either security or billing issues.
Those ...
Newport Networks Face Service Quality Challenges
by Rohan Parker
Newport Networks spoke out today about the biggest challenge to face the session border controller manufacturer, quality of service management.
The news comes from SofNet, which is a networking software event, at which delegates from the telecommunications industry were polled.
Quality of service for VoIP calls was higher on the list of challenges than either security or billing issues.
Those ...
May 12, 2008
VoIP developer and manufacturer, snom, have been given the go ahead to integrate their SIP-based phones with Thompson's CIRPACK switching system.
The past few months have seen extensive testing performed on snom's 3xx VoIP phones, and now the results are in and the phones are fully certified as being compatible by Thompson's Lab.
This means the super-fast delivery of Class ...
Snom To Work With CIRPACK Switching Platforms
by Rohan Parker
VoIP developer and manufacturer, snom, have been given the go ahead to integrate their SIP-based phones with Thompson's CIRPACK switching system.
The past few months have seen extensive testing performed on snom's 3xx VoIP phones, and now the results are in and the phones are fully certified as being compatible by Thompson's Lab.
This means the super-fast delivery of Class ...
May 9, 2008
A new VoIP diagnostic tool from Epitiro, called VocaLite, will give users the chance to accurately pinpoint and process faults before they even get on the phone with their ISP.
The new system works by allowing the user, or a service provider's contact center staff, to run a web based applet of VocaLite, which then relays test results back to ...
New VoIP Tool Cuts ISP Call Center Queues
by Rohan Parker
A new VoIP diagnostic tool from Epitiro, called VocaLite, will give users the chance to accurately pinpoint and process faults before they even get on the phone with their ISP.
The new system works by allowing the user, or a service provider's contact center staff, to run a web based applet of VocaLite, which then relays test results back to ...Slow growth in VoIP take up in Australia
by Lin Freestone
A new report from the Australian Communications and Media Authority has revealed that half of the people who own a 3G phone do not use the 3G services - which include mobile internet, video calling and music streaming.
The reasons given were that they have no interest in them, or that the costs are too high, or they do not know ...911 emergency call access alert in Canada
by Lin Freestone
Canadians are being warned by the country’s emergency services how important it is for consumers to research how to access 911 with VoIP phones.
The alert follows the death of a toddler in Calgary after an emergency 911 call was made over a VoIP phone and the ambulance was dispatched to the caller’s former address, the last address the internet phone ...
May 2, 2008
A provider of a web-based telephony platform, TringMe, has enabled millions of AOL Instant Messenger call-out users to make calls directly.
By using TringPhone, TringMe’s fully web-based SIP phone, AOL/AIM users can make calls directly from the browser. VoIP calls can also be made from mobiles by using a mobile device.
AOL/AIM users can use any of TringMe’s supported originating devices to ...
AIM calls from TringMe
by Lin Freestone
A provider of a web-based telephony platform, TringMe, has enabled millions of AOL Instant Messenger call-out users to make calls directly.
By using TringPhone, TringMe’s fully web-based SIP phone, AOL/AIM users can make calls directly from the browser. VoIP calls can also be made from mobiles by using a mobile device.
AOL/AIM users can use any of TringMe’s supported originating devices to ...
April 25, 2008
The largest business network in the UK, the Federation of Small Businesses, has launched a new initiative with internet telephony specialist Coms Plc.
All 210,000 members of the federation can be provided with a business class VoIP telephone service free of charge, via the Redstone company, FSB Telecom.
Under the terms of the deal, FSB members will receive a VoIP telecoms ...
Free VoIP for FSB members
by Lin Freestone
The largest business network in the UK, the Federation of Small Businesses, has launched a new initiative with internet telephony specialist Coms Plc.
All 210,000 members of the federation can be provided with a business class VoIP telephone service free of charge, via the Redstone company, FSB Telecom.
Under the terms of the deal, FSB members will receive a VoIP telecoms ...
April 23, 2008
Japan Communications Inc, the Japanese wireless data communications provider, is planning to launch Internet mobile phones, and they could be available by July 2008.
It is believed that the phones will be offered with a fixed monthly rate and that VoIP calls and data traffic would be unlimited.
The company was founded as a mobile telecommunications service provider for enterprises in Tokyo ...
Mobile VoIP phone planned by J-Com
by Lin Freestone
Japan Communications Inc, the Japanese wireless data communications provider, is planning to launch Internet mobile phones, and they could be available by July 2008.
It is believed that the phones will be offered with a fixed monthly rate and that VoIP calls and data traffic would be unlimited.
The company was founded as a mobile telecommunications service provider for enterprises in Tokyo ...
April 18, 2008
snom technology, a German manufacturer of VoIP telephones, is integrating its SIP-based phone portfolio with Thomson’s Cirpack voice switching platforms and IP Centrex server.
Thomson’s Lab has tested and evaluated snom’s 3xx series VoIP phones and given them full certification for use with Thomson’s Cirpack softswitches. The integration will enable service providers to accelerate the delivery of Class 5 ...
Thomson’s Cirpack softswitch certification for snom’s VoIP phones
by Lin Freestone
snom technology, a German manufacturer of VoIP telephones, is integrating its SIP-based phone portfolio with Thomson’s Cirpack voice switching platforms and IP Centrex server.
Thomson’s Lab has tested and evaluated snom’s 3xx series VoIP phones and given them full certification for use with Thomson’s Cirpack softswitches. The integration will enable service providers to accelerate the delivery of Class 5 ...
April 9, 2008
VoIP-Provider, Sipgate, has made an affordable mobile VoIP phone available to the UK market, marking the company's entry into fixed-mobile convergence.
The Pirelli DP-L10 GSM/Wifi phone is available to anyone from Sipgate's online shop for just £59. The offer is not restricted to Sipgate's VoIP customers.
The phone features a free SIM-lock, which means it can be used by customers ...
Sipgate announces £59 mobile VoIP phone
by Jan Harris
VoIP-Provider, Sipgate, has made an affordable mobile VoIP phone available to the UK market, marking the company's entry into fixed-mobile convergence.
The Pirelli DP-L10 GSM/Wifi phone is available to anyone from Sipgate's online shop for just £59. The offer is not restricted to Sipgate's VoIP customers.
The phone features a free SIM-lock, which means it can be used by customers ...
April 8, 2008
JAJAH, a global company based in California, is building on its current Apple iPhone call-back offering by participating in the iPhone Developer Program to create possibly the first native global VoIP application.
The new global VoIP application is expected to be available this summer, close to the iPhone 2.0 software release.
Since the launch of iPhone in June 2007, JAJAH ...
Planned native VoIP application for Apple iPhone
by Lin Freestone
JAJAH, a global company based in California, is building on its current Apple iPhone call-back offering by participating in the iPhone Developer Program to create possibly the first native global VoIP application.
The new global VoIP application is expected to be available this summer, close to the iPhone 2.0 software release.
Since the launch of iPhone in June 2007, JAJAH ...
April 4, 2008
iSkoot has announced an extended partnership with Skype. The new agreement follows iSkoot's collaboration with Skype and mobile operator 3 for the global launch of the 3 Skypephone at the end of 2007.
iSkoot was initally selected by Skype to help power the 3 Skypephone, the first ever mass-market Skype-enabled mobile handset. The unique device is the first mass-market cellular ...
iSkoot extends partnership with 3 Skypephone
by Lin Freestone
iSkoot has announced an extended partnership with Skype. The new agreement follows iSkoot's collaboration with Skype and mobile operator 3 for the global launch of the 3 Skypephone at the end of 2007.
iSkoot was initally selected by Skype to help power the 3 Skypephone, the first ever mass-market Skype-enabled mobile handset. The unique device is the first mass-market cellular ...
April 3, 2008
Jajah, which already provides iPhone users with a call-back service, is extending its iPhone support with the development of the first native global VoIP application.
The application could be available this summer, when the iPhone 2.0 software is due for release.
Jajah's web-activated telephony solution is already available to iPhone users via the integrated Safari web browser at http://iphone.jajah.com . ...
Jajah to allow iPhone VoIP calls via Wi-Fi
by Jan Harris
Jajah, which already provides iPhone users with a call-back service, is extending its iPhone support with the development of the first native global VoIP application.
The application could be available this summer, when the iPhone 2.0 software is due for release.
Jajah's web-activated telephony solution is already available to iPhone users via the integrated Safari web browser at http://iphone.jajah.com . ...
April 1, 2008
Sipcall.com Inc. has launched Hipsip, a free worldwide mobile communications community, providing Skype, SIP and EmailCall from any mobile phone. US company Sipcall.com develops innovative Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) services for consumers worldwide.
Hipsip is Sipcall’s mobile VoIP service that allows calls to Skype and SIP contacts from any mobile phone, and does not require the installation of an application ...
Sipcall’s free VoIP calls from any mobile phone browser
by Lin Freestone
Sipcall.com Inc. has launched Hipsip, a free worldwide mobile communications community, providing Skype, SIP and EmailCall from any mobile phone. US company Sipcall.com develops innovative Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) services for consumers worldwide.
Hipsip is Sipcall’s mobile VoIP service that allows calls to Skype and SIP contacts from any mobile phone, and does not require the installation of an application ...
March 31, 2008
snom technology has announced the launch of the snom m3, a new IP DECT phone which represents the company's first cordless offering.
The snom m3 is designed to provide VoIP communications to businesses of all sizes, and helps to fill a gap in the market for IP DECT phones.
The phone was designed by Sebastian Stroschein of Stroschein Product Design, ...
Snom technology announces IP DECT phone
by Jan Harris
snom technology has announced the launch of the snom m3, a new IP DECT phone which represents the company's first cordless offering.
The snom m3 is designed to provide VoIP communications to businesses of all sizes, and helps to fill a gap in the market for IP DECT phones.
The phone was designed by Sebastian Stroschein of Stroschein Product Design, ...
March 27, 2008
Nokia has announced the availability of the Nokia 6300i in Q2 2008, a GSM mobile phone offering a fully integrated VoIP client.
The phone has a high-speed WLAN Internet connection and allows up to two thousand VoIP, home and mobile numbers to be listed side-by-side. Dedicated WLAN and VoIP symbols indicate the connection status and whether the GSM network ...
Nokia introduces 6300i GSM, VoIP Phone
by Jan Harris
Nokia has announced the availability of the Nokia 6300i in Q2 2008, a GSM mobile phone offering a fully integrated VoIP client.
The phone has a high-speed WLAN Internet connection and allows up to two thousand VoIP, home and mobile numbers to be listed side-by-side. Dedicated WLAN and VoIP symbols indicate the connection status and whether the GSM network ...
March 14, 2008
Thomson announced the Symbio all-in-one DECT phone and wireless internet radio at the CeBIT technology event in Hannover.
The wireless DECT and VoIP phone features caller ID, which is displayed on a 128x128 colour screen; an address book for up to 200 names and numbers; and hands-free functions. It also provides a log of the 50 most recent incoming calls. ...
Thomson announces Symbio VoIP phone at CeBIT
by Jan Harris
Thomson announced the Symbio all-in-one DECT phone and wireless internet radio at the CeBIT technology event in Hannover.
The wireless DECT and VoIP phone features caller ID, which is displayed on a 128x128 colour screen; an address book for up to 200 names and numbers; and hands-free functions. It also provides a log of the 50 most recent incoming calls. ...
March 10, 2008
Apple has announced that it will allow VoIP clients on the iPhone and iPod, through its new software development kit.
However, any VoIP solutions developed with the kit will have to work over Wi-Fi and not through the cellular network.
The iPhone SDK agreement says that "If an Application requires or will have access to the carrier network, then additionally ...
iPhone SDK to enable VoIP
by Jan Harris
Apple has announced that it will allow VoIP clients on the iPhone and iPod, through its new software development kit.
However, any VoIP solutions developed with the kit will have to work over Wi-Fi and not through the cellular network.
The iPhone SDK agreement says that "If an Application requires or will have access to the carrier network, then additionally ...
March 7, 2008
At a recent Q&A session conducted by Apple executives, it was revealed that VoIP would be allowed on the iTunes App Store so long as the applications only ran over Wifi, not cellular networks (such as EDGE). Allowing VoIP to run over EDGE connections would directly compete with AT&T's voice plans, but even Wifi support for VoIP could be very ...
Apple would allow VoIP on WiFi
by Lin Freestone
At a recent Q&A session conducted by Apple executives, it was revealed that VoIP would be allowed on the iTunes App Store so long as the applications only ran over Wifi, not cellular networks (such as EDGE). Allowing VoIP to run over EDGE connections would directly compete with AT&T's voice plans, but even Wifi support for VoIP could be very ...
February 27, 2008
Cambridge Consultants is to design and develop a VoIP handset for Florida-based xG Technology Inc, in a multi-million dollar contract.
xG Technology selected Cambridge Consultants for its expertise in developing innovative products and its ability to get product to market quickly.
The TX60 next generation handset is capable of wide area operation enabled by xG’s proprietary xMax technology. It will ...
Cambridge Consultants develops VoIP handset for xG Technology
by Jan Harris
Cambridge Consultants is to design and develop a VoIP handset for Florida-based xG Technology Inc, in a multi-million dollar contract.
xG Technology selected Cambridge Consultants for its expertise in developing innovative products and its ability to get product to market quickly.
The TX60 next generation handset is capable of wide area operation enabled by xG’s proprietary xMax technology. It will ...
