Telecommunications Industry News
Cell Phones Offer New Opportunities for Internet Companies
7:46 pm on July 29, 2005 | Category: Web ServicesDue to the fact that well over half of the US population are cell phone users, internet companies are attempting to capitalize on mobile markets, by developing specialized software and services for cellular users.
Comcast and Sprint Reach Agreement
6:54 pm on July 29, 2005 | Category: Business, VoIPThe companies came to an agreement yesterday, which will allow for increased connectivity between Comcast's VoIP network, and the facilities of Sprint's traditional landline network.
Motorola to Launch Possible Competition for BlackBerry Devices
12:04 am on July 29, 2005 | Category: Mobile DevicesMotorola Inc. is releasing a new model of phone, known as the "Q", which could prove to be worthy competition for the immensly popular BlackBerry handheld devices.
WARNING: Mobile Phones Don’t Really Work Underground
11:28 pm on July 28, 2005 | Category: Mobile DevicesThe London Underground has warned travellers that mobile phones, in actual fact, do not work underground, even for contacting emergency services.
New VoIP Encryption Software Designed
11:19 pm on July 28, 2005 | Category: VoIP, Web ServicesPhil Zimmermann, a major player in the invention of desktop encryption, introduced his new telephony-oriented encryption software concept at this week's Black Hat security event in Las Vegas.
xMax Threatens Wireless Broadband Market Leaders
3:07 am on July 26, 2005 | Category: Wireless TechnologyFor the moment, Verizon, Sprint, and Cingular are still the wireless broadband market leaders, but two other players are entering the race, and will likely provide stiff competition in the coming years.
Sprint and Verizon Announce Inter-Carrier Multimedia Messaging Service
1:26 am on July 26, 2005 | Category: Business, Wireless TechnologySprint and Verizon Wireless have announced an inter-carrier Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) agreement, which will allow over 70 million wireless customers who use the two carriers to exchange graphical and video messages with their camera phones.
76% of Americans Have Switched Long Distance Carriers
12:53 am on July 26, 2005 | Category: Telecom ServicesMany customers are taking advantage of their ability to pick and choose telecommunications carriers, and to switch on a whim...
Skype Founder to Speak at Internet Telephony Expo
12:30 am on July 25, 2005 | Category: Business, VoIPNiklas Zennström, the inventor and founder of the Skype peer-to-peer communication phonomenon has accepted an invitation to deliver a keynote address at an Internet Telephony Conference & Expo.
Skype Working on New Features
11:59 pm on July 24, 2005 | Category: VoIP, Web ServicesSkype developers have recently accounced that they are working on several new features for their internet communications service. Although no official release date has been set, these new developments are sure to further enhance and improve Skype's service.
Telus Workers Begin Strike
12:41 am on July 22, 2005 | Category: Business, Telecom ServicesThousands of employees of Telus Corp, from across British Columbia and Alberta set up picket lines today, in opposition to the company's plans to impose a contract on the unionized workers.
New Software for Skype and Bluetooth Users
12:28 pm on July 11, 2005 | Category: VoIP, Wireless TechnologyThis morning in Amsterdam, Vendex International Ltd. announced the launch of it's new software, EpyxMobile, which will allow for free or low-cost calls from bluetooth mobile phones to users of the hugely successful Skype internet telephony network.
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Edited by Jeremy Maddock
