Research · 2006-07-27
Cable phone services lead parts of a 2006 satisfaction survey
A J.D. Power & Associates survey found cable telephone providers ranked highest in five of six US regions, within a defined subscriber sample.
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Security · 2006-07-27
Asterisk advisory warns of IAX2 denial-of-service risk
A 2006 security advisory said that flooding IAX2 call requests could prevent an Asterisk PBX from taking new calls unless installations were configured carefully.
Business · 2006-07-27
Microsoft and Nortel plan unified communications alliance
Microsoft and Nortel announced a four-year effort to develop and sell business communications products combining software, networking and presence-aware tools.
Hardware · 2006-07-27
Skype announces Wi-Fi handsets for computer-free calls
Skype said partners would release Wi-Fi phones in 2006 with its software preloaded, but the devices could not use hotspots requiring login or payment.
Business · 2006-07-13
A Brussels dispute emerges over roaming-price caps
Commissioners were preparing to debate Viviane Reding’s roaming proposals amid objections concerning trade treatment, retail regulation and operator competitiveness.
Networks · 2006-07-13
Ofcom consults on simpler business-radio licences
Ofcom proposed replacing 21 types of UK private-radio licence with three categories and loosening restrictions on use and technology.
Media · 2006-07-13
Virgin Mobile prepares a DAB-IP television launch
Virgin Mobile planned a UK mobile-TV service based on BT Movio, using DAB-IP broadcast capacity rather than relying only on 3G streaming.
Mobile · 2006-07-13
European operators launch a roaming-rate lookup service
A 2006 operator-backed site let travellers compare incoming, local, homeward-call and text-message prices by home network and destination.
Business · 2006-07-13
Xansa adds mobile work management to water-service programme
Northern Ireland Water Service extended an Xansa-led programme with a seven-year mobile work-management project alongside billing and customer-contact work.
Mobile · 2006-07-13
Qualcomm chief imagines a multi-radio mobile future
Paul Jacobs’ 2006 comments portrayed phones as increasingly capable computers and forecast devices that could choose among several radio networks.
Business · 2006-07-13
O2 pursues managed-services work in the UK
O2 linked preferred supplier status with public-sector managed-services opportunities and described a fleet-connectivity contract with the AA.
Business · 2006-07-13
European Commission proposes caps on roaming charges
The European Commission’s 2006 roaming proposal began with wholesale limits and contemplated retail caps, drawing objections from mobile-industry representatives.
Business · 2006-07-13
Vodafone disputes a reported price for Yes Telecom
Vodafone confirmed a majority investment in Yes Telecom but rejected a press report about the price paid for the Manchester-based reseller.
Security · 2006-07-13
Cisco proposes to acquire Meetinghouse for security technology
Cisco’s 2006 announcement valued its proposed Meetinghouse Data Communications acquisition at 43.7 million US dollars, subject to closing conditions.
Hardware · 2006-07-13
VoIP gateways and ATAs: start with the telephone interface
A practical explanation of analogue telephone adapters, FXO and FXS ports, and the voice-path checks that matter when connecting telephone equipment to VoIP.
Media · 2006-07-13
Google Video opens localized stores in the UK and Europe
Google announced localized Google Video storefronts for the United Kingdom, Canada and seven European markets, with local-language presentation and partners.
Business · 2006-06-05
A Shift CTO argues for Canadian business VoIP
A 2006 post from Shift’s CTO combined a pitch for SIP-based business communications with criticism of the Canadian VoIP regulatory debate.
Business · 2006-06-05
Shift Networks reports Q1 hosted-VoIP growth
Shift Networks’ 2006 release reported revenue, recurring-service and subscriber growth while tying further expansion to sales and distribution investment.