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Sure, we all knew about the Google acquisition of VoIP provider Gizmo5, and we were able to speculate about things that would happen. But now, courtesy of the Google Voice Blog we are getting a look at the first moves. And in typically Google fashion, they have both officially welcomed… Continue Reading »

In an announcement that came earlier this morning, Google has purchased Gizmo5. Now for those unfamiliar, Gizmo5 is a VoIP provider similar to Skype. Of course, you may be thinking, Google already has Google Voice, and that is a good point. However, that may only be one piece of the… Continue Reading »

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… Continue Reading »

AT&T has finally announced that it will now allow Voice over IP on the 3G network for all of its phones.  Essentially, this means VoIP apps, like the recent Vonage app, can be used on the iPhone and not just over W-Fi.  Now you can finally use Skype over the… Continue Reading »

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 »

Check out the gallery: Ooma Telo around the corner, releases October 2009

*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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »