App uses mobile network to route cheap calls

App uses mobile network to route cheap calls
INTERNET TELEPHONY provider Blueface has partnered software developer Vennetics to create an iPhone app that allows low-cost voice over internet protocol (VoIP) calls using a standard mobile network.
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Mosman Council dumps ageing telephony, moves to VoIP
The high cost of Telstra tie lines, coupled with an ageing telephony system, has resulted in Mosman Council switching to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
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When cell phones are too small
Ziermann: “I don’t think someone wants to make hourlong calls on a little device.” Long-distance calls. Remember those? They still exist, of course, but the associated costs aren’t a given, anymore. You can, in fact, call China for the same price that you’d pay to call your neighbor.
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COUNTERPATH STRENGTHENS ENTERPRISE FEATURE SUITE WITH LATEST UPDATE FOR BRIA
New Features in Bria 3.2 Include Microsoft Outlook Integration, Multiple Account Integration Support and the Ability to Create Internal Company Chat Rooms VANCOUVER, April 6 /PRNewswire/ – CounterPath Corporation (OTCBB: CPAH) (TSXV: CCV), an award-winning provider of desktop and mobile Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) software solutions, today announced a new release of its Bria multimedia …
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AT & T building more advanced experience of mobile broadband in Phoenix, 2011 announces plans to upgrade network

AT & T building advanced mobile broadband experience in Phoenix, has announced plans to update the 2011 Red
PHOENIX, March 30, 2011 / PRNewswire / – AT & T *, from 2010 a strong record of achievement in the network, today announced plans to improve the network designed to enable 4G speeds and greater ** reliability, Phoenix and surrounding communities in 2011. The improvement plans are part of the wireless network investment, AT & T provided $ 19 billion in its wireless and fixed line and others …
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Apple, Nokia, RIM among the 32 companies sued by IP telephony
A company called HW Technology has filed a patent violation against 32 different high-tech companies, reports say. targeted companies include the likes of Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia and RIM. HW report specifically focuses on a single patent granted in April 2009, called Internet Protocol-enabled phone search and advertising ….
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AT&T Building Most Advanced Mobile Broadband Experience in Greater Jacksonville, Announces 2011 Network Upgrade Plans

AT&T Building Most Advanced Mobile Broadband Experience in Greater Jacksonville, Announces 2011 Network Upgrade Plans
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — AT&T*, building on its strong 2010 record of network accomplishments, today announced network improvement plans designed to enable 4G speeds** and enhanced reliability to Greater Jacksonville and surrounding communities in 2011. The wireless network enhancement plans are part of AT&T’s planned $ 19-billion investment in its wireless and wireline …
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AT&T Building Most Advanced Mobile Broadband Experience in Charlotte, Announces 2011 Network Upgrade Plans
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — AT&T*, building on its strong 2010 record of network accomplishments, today announced network improvement plans designed to enable 4G speeds** and enhanced reliability to Charlotte and surrounding communities in 2011. The wireless network enhancement plans are part of AT&T’s planned $ 19-billion investment in its U.S. wireless and wireline networks …
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AT&T Building Most Advanced Mobile Broadband Experience in the Twin Cities, Announces 2011 Network Upgrade Plans

AT&T Building Most Advanced Mobile Broadband Experience in the Twin Cities, Announces 2011 Network Upgrade Plans
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — AT&T*, building on its strong 2010 record of network accomplishments, today announced network improvement plans designed to enable 4G speeds** and enhanced reliability to the Twin Cities and surrounding communities in 2011. The wireless network enhancement plans are part of AT&T’s planned $ 19-billion investment in its U.S. wireless and wireline …
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Universal Microelectronics Co., Ltd. (UMEC) to Embed Geodesic’s Mundu IM and Mundu Radio on Android Tablets
CUPERTINO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Geodesic Limited (BSE: 503699) (NSE: GEODESIC), a leading provider of award-winning mobile and desktop solutions for instant messaging, VoIP and Internet radio, today announced it has closed a licensing deal with Universal Microelectronics Co., Ltd. (UMEC) a Taiwan-based manufacturer of magnetic components, power supplies, telecommunication products, and OEM …
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Verint Supports NG9-1-1 with Enhancements to Multimedia Public Safety Solution
MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Verint® Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNT) today announced a series of enhancements to its Impact 360® for Public Safety Powered by Audiolog™ software, the company’s most robust workforce optimization (WFO) solution specifically designed to enhance accuracy and performance in today’s Next-Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) emergency communications and public safety command and …
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Google Building Fiber Network in Sprint’s Backyard

Google Building Fiber Network in Sprint’s Backyard
Sprint and Google are apparently going to working more closely together in more ways than one.
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Google bids 0 million for 6,000 Nortel telecom patents in quest to boost patent portfolio
Google has bid to purchase Nortel’s approximately 6,000 patents…
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SMS to 911? Wireless Industry Split Over Future of Emergency Texting
In a world of Star Trek technology, is SMS-to-911 functionality too much to ask for?
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