- Top Stories of the Week – December 31, 2011
Sprint sues four cable operators for VoIP patent infringement
Sprint Nextel is suing Time Warner Cable, Comcast, Cox and Cable One, claiming the service providers infringed on a dozen of its VoIP patents.
The suits, which were filed individually against each operator in U.S. District Court in the District of Kansas, cite some of the same patents it successfully used in its fight with Vonage last 2007, a fight that eventually brought Sprint some US$80 million when Vonage was forced to pay to license the technology from Sprint.
- Interoute signed a strategic alliance with Microsoft to offer SIPCOM Lync Server 2010 in Europe
Interoute, owner and operator of the largest cloud services platform in Europe, has signed a strategic alliance with Microsoft to offer SIPCOM Microsoft Lync Server 2010 to companies and organizations throughout Europe. This host Interoute platform unified communications cloud SIPCOM will provide organizations with new ways to connect employees, regardless of physical location.
- Sipgate is a universal VoIP app for iPhone and iPad
Even though most German mobile operators do not appreciate VoIP telephony – in the long run however, these companies can not survive without mobile Internet telephony. The provider Sipgate now has a new version of its VoIP app on the iTunes AppStore released by Apple, which runs on both the iPhone and iPod Touch and can be used on the iPad.
- Malaysian government to use Internet TV for public relations
Malaysia has introduced a new Internet video service which will help the government deliver information, news and other updates to the public in the country, according to media reports.
The IPTV channel, 1MalaysiaIPTV, can be visited online from all Internet devices, PC or mobile, while dedicated applications for BlackBerry, Android and iOS (iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch) will provide additional access points for Malaysians.
- Top Stories of the Week – December 17, 2011
Upgraded MO-Call iPhone VoIP application released
MO-Call’s popular application for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad has been updated and it is available for download from App Store or through iTunes. The new app has improved call quality and it is adaptable to different sorts of wireless internet connections.
All iPhone users will be able to experience the full range of MO-Call features, including free or cheap local and international VoIP calling, sending low-cost SMS or sending quick IM, improved call quality and much more.
- Time Warner Cable soon to launch latest online offerings from HBO in January
Time Warner Cable recently announced the upcoming launch of HBO’s online video offerings, HBO GO and MAX GO. The companies will run a short beta trial and then the service is expected to launch to all Time Warner Cable viewers who subscribe to HBO in January. Time Warner Cable customers who subscribe to HBO or Cinemax will have free, unlimited access to the corresponding online services 24 hours on any computer within the U.S. with a broadband connection, as well as a host of other devices, including the Apple’s iPad.
- Skype includes photo, video sharing to its Android App
VoIP giant Skype announced the latest version of its service for Google Android devices, the Skype 2.6 for Android, which enables users to send photos and videos to contacts from Skype on an Android smartphone. The free service works over WiFi or 3G on a mobile data plan.
- Philippine government agency to sue telcos for violating order to lower SMS rates
The Philippine’s National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) is filing a legal case against the country’s three largest telecom companies – Globe Telecom, Smart Communications, and Sun Cellular for failing to lower their Short Messaging Service (SMS) rates according to an NTC executive order.
- Top Stories of the Week – December 10, 2011
Samsung Galaxy Nexus could be the best option for mobile VoIP solutions users
People who are searching for a device on which to run their mobile voice over VoIP solutions could find the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the best option. Mobile VoIP enables users to enjoy crystal-clear calls with their friends, family and associates via their handset without paying for a standard voice package. Instead, VoIP technology provides a platform on which to make calls over the internet – whether that be through a Wi-Fi or 3G connection.
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