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  • T-Mobile introduces WiFi calling for corporate BlackBerrys

    T-Mobile has announced it will begin offering Wi-Fi calling for its corporate BlackBerry users.  The as of now un-named service would allow offices to make calls without using their plan minutes.  Calls would automatically switch over to the T-Mobile network when leaving the office Wi-Fi connection.  While T-Mobile is saying this service is designed to help companies save money, there is a catch.  They will charge them a flat fee on top of their monthly…

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ooma Telo just around the corner, to launch October 2009

by Iyaz Akhtar on Sep 24, 2009 at 10:00 AM

October is coming and so is the ooma Telo.  We first heard about the ooma Telo back in January at a small event called CES 2009 and it will finally be released on October 1, 2009.  Last time we saw the Telo it was behind glass, but this time we… Continue Reading »

GrandCentral will be shutting down as of today

by Robert Nelson on Sep 16, 2009 at 07:08 AM

Here is fair warning to any GrandCentral users who have not switched their account over to Google Voice. For those unfamiliar GrandCentral is the service that Google purchased and rolled into the Google Voice that we know today. Anyway, for those that are still holding on to a GrandCentral account,… Continue Reading »

Panasonic aims to merge landline and cellular contacts with “Cellular Phonebook Transfer”

by Robert Nelson on Sep 10, 2009 at 11:59 AM

While Sprint seems intent on killing off landlines by offering users the ability to call any mobile number from any carrier with their new Any Mobile, Anytime calling option, Panasonic has seemingly gone in the opposite direction with their latest announcement. The have announced what they are referring to as… Continue Reading »

UPDATED: The Skype is falling?  Google runs away from sale, again

by JG Mason on Sep 1, 2009 at 09:01 AM

*UPDATED BELOW When word broke that eBay was considering selling Skype, Google was the first company to come to mind for many.  Google Voice would be a great fit with the VoIP enabled Skype and hopes became high for a nifty solution and good home for the unit, but Google… Continue Reading »

Vonage unveils Vonage World, makes free unlimited international calling a standard feature

by Robert Nelson on Aug 20, 2009 at 07:19 AM

Vonage has recently announced some changes to their available calling plans with the introduction of “Vonage World.”  This new plan is an update to their previous unlimited calling plan and will retain the same $24.99 price that it had, except free unlimited international calling is now included. Previously, the unlimited… Continue Reading »

3jam: Google Voice like service with a lot less Google

by Robert Nelson on Aug 3, 2009 at 01:06 PM

Sure, you may want to check out Google Voice, but are still missing the one item that is key at this point—an invitation.  Having to wait happens to the best of us, but there is another Google Voice like service available, and it is one that does not require you… Continue Reading »

Vonage admits to working on smartphone apps, but only offers little detail

by Robert Nelson on Jul 24, 2009 at 08:54 AM

It would seem as if Vonage is preparing to release an app for one or possibly multiple smartphones.  However, unfortunately at this time, the details are pretty much non-existent.  That said, here is what we know so far.  It started with a simple request on Twitter. “@Vonage_Voice I would LOVE… Continue Reading »

Touch screens hit desk phones: the snom 870

by Iyaz Akhtar on Jul 16, 2009 at 07:23 PM

One of the features that makes the iPhone easy to use is the ability to create conference calls or place calls on hold or mute without needing to know any special key codes.  All you have to do is touch the big button on the touch screen and you’re all… Continue Reading »

Pacific Region USOs to be equipped with Skype phones

by Sue Walsh on Jun 22, 2009 at 05:08 PM

Internet based device designer and manufacturer IPEVO has announced that 18 USO centers across the Pacific Region will be equipped with its S0-10 Skype Desktop Phone and S0-Wi-Fi Phone for Skype devices. This will allow the over 890,000 troops and their families who use the centers to stay in touch… Continue Reading »

Gadgetell Guide: Life without a landline

by Iyaz Akhtar on May 22, 2009 at 09:15 PM

The landline telephone is on the way out.  20% of homes are now wireless only.  Maybe you’re part of the 80% who still has a landline.  What can you do to ditch that landline?  Keep reading. First off, unless you want to cut yourself off and try something very experimental,… Continue Reading »

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