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Freshtel plans Aussie mobile VoIP

Australian start-up Freshtel today said it expected to launch a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service for mobile phone users locally within weeks, after a successful trial of its dual-mode technology with UK mega-retailer Tesco.

03/09/2008 10:50 AM

Freshtel's VoIP dreams turn into a nightmare?

Australian internet telephony minnow Freshtel, a consumer player that recently started providing enterprise services, today revealed to the ASX it had depleted around half its cash reserves over the past year.

01/09/2008 12:38 PM

30,000 get naked with iiNet

Australia's third-largest internet service provider iiNet today said it had signed up more than 30,000 local customers to its naked DSL service and more than 80,000 to its internet telephony offering.

18/08/2008 05:46 PM

Skype's mobile dreams

Skype's mobile dreams

While it makes sense for Skype to be on mobile phones, it may be years before the free peer-to-peer software makes its way into the mobile market in a big way.

10/01/2008 11:56 PM

Gotalk VoIP service targets Engin customers

Emerging telco Gotalk launched the second phase of its VoIP service yesterday, prompting what it believes will be the beginning of a "price war" in the Australian market.

05/12/2007 10:53 AM

3's free Skype mobile calls go live

The long-awaited 3 Skypephone has launched today across Australia.

15/11/2007 11:44 AM

Malicious software disguised as Skype Defender

Skype is sounding the security alert, and users should take note before using the Internet calling service.

19/10/2007 08:03 AM

Australian VoIP providers 'must do better on 000'

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has urged VoIP service providers to enable users to access the triple zero emergency call number.

17/10/2007 09:39 AM

3 working on low-cost Skype mobile

3 is thought to be working on a Skype mobile, which will give the VoIP service more presence on mobiles.

04/10/2007 04:05 PM

Skype's 'unprecedented' outage

Skype's 'unprecedented' outage

The VoIP company offers a mea culpa for its disrupted service last week, which it says stemmed from a routine Windows update.

21/08/2007 11:04 AM

Trojan horse targets Skype users

Miscreants have again adapted the Warezov Trojan horse to target Skype users, Websense Security Labs warned last week.

26/03/2007 11:02 AM

CES 2007: Landline or Skype? Netgear lets you have both

Netgear announced yesterday a dual-mode cordless Wi-Fi phone that supports both traditional landlines and Skype VoIP calling.

08/01/2007 11:58 AM

Channel Seven places Engin call

Australian television broadcaster Seven Network has taken a 33 percent stake in fledgling Internet telephony company Engin in a move heralding the convergence of telecommunications and media assets Down Under.

14/09/2006 05:29 PM

Skype releases beta for Mac OS X

Skype has released a beta version of its latest client for Mac OS X users.

27/07/2006 11:25 AM

Will Skype phones reduce mobile bills?

With dedicated Skype phones and hybrid handsets that couple Wi-Fi with mobile phone networks, there is potential for saving money on local and international calls. But are we like to see more pennies in our pockets any time soon?

26/07/2006 11:03 PM

Skype protocol cracked?

Chinese engineers have allegedly cracked Skype's Internet telephony protocol, according to a Thursday blog posting.

17/07/2006 02:09 PM

Phishers come calling on VoIP

Cheaply available Voice over Internet Protocol numbers and Net calling are helping crooks launch new data-thieving scams, a security company has warned.

11/07/2006 02:56 PM

Top 5 VoIP Myths

As with any new technology, there are a number of myths surrounding VoIP. We give you our top 5 VoIP misconceptions and detail why they're wrong.

04/07/2006 10:46 AM

Aussies set to try VoIP at home

Telstra's getting jumpy as all signs are pointing to an explosion in the number of Australians trying Voice over IP services at home this year. Will you be one of them?

27/06/2006 02:41 PM

Microsoft aims to end 'phone tag'

For a long time now, Microsoft has been touting the end of phone tag.

21/06/2006 02:42 PM

  • Freshtel plans Aussie mobile VoIP

  • Freshtel's VoIP dreams turn into a nightmare?

  • iiNet to offer mobile phone services?

  • Apple has killed the video store; will ISPs be next?

  • 30,000 get naked with iiNet

  • Optus loses the sunshine state

  • Photos: T[Life] Melbourne

  • Telstra unveils T[Life] Melbourne

  • ISPs: Govt porn filters 'could cripple internet'

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  • Engin Voicebox 3102

    Engin Voicebox 3102

    If you want a simple VoIP box with PSTN pass-through, the Voicebox 3102 is it. It's a pity that it's locked to one VoIP provider, however, making it a slightly expensive option.

  • MyNetFone Netgear TA612V

    MyNetFone Netgear TA612V

    The TA612V is a solid unit that provides a low-cost way to make VoIP calls. It is a good choice for a household or small home office where users are keen to cut their telephone bills.

  • Netgear SPH101 Wi-Fi Skype Phone

    Netgear SPH101 Wi-Fi Skype Phone

    If you're hopeless Skypeaholic with a home Wi-Fi router, the SPH101 is your dream product. If you're a budget minded VoIP fanatic, maybe not.

  • Linksys CIT400 Skype Phone

    Linksys CIT400 Skype Phone

    The Linksys CIT400 allows you to make both land-line and Skype calls, all without a PC.

  • MyNetFone Linksys SPA2100

    MyNetFone Linksys SPA2100

    The SPA2100 is a good quality VoIP ATA, and comes highly recommended, although we'd suggest shopping around for an unlocked unit.

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