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Philips VOIP321 Skype Phone

Avid Skype users that aren't quite willing to ditch their landline are sure to appreciate the flexibility that Philips' VOIP321 handset provides.

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Philips VOIP433 Dual Phone

A handy cordless phone that allows for both landline and VoIP calling through Windows Live Messenger.

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Freshtel 2070 Internet Telephone

Freshtel's 2070 Internet Telephone is a basic but entirely usable VoIP telephone with good audio quality and simple installation.

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Skype 1.1

What's not to like about Skype 1.1? It's free and ad-free, and it offers clear calls to other Skype users anywhere in the world.

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Olympia DUALphone

A stylish cordless phone that can handle Skype as well as conventional landline applications.

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The Sky(pe) is falling

Do recent buffer overflows found in popular VoIP service Skype signal an end to Voice over IP? Maybe not.

SkypeIn now available in Australia

Australian Skype users can now have their own SkypeIn phone numbers.

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?

Skype strikes deals with music publishers

Skype, the free Internet calling service owned by eBay, has struck deals with three major music publishers to distribute hundreds of thousands of songs as ring tones.

Warner Music, Skype ring up a deal

Warner Music Group will deliver ring tones from its vast library to Skype customers.

DIY: Start your VoIP DJ career

Want to create your own streaming radio station? We show you how with this simple hack.

VoIP guide: Voice over IP in Australia

Making phone calls over the Internet isn't just for the tech savvy anymore. Using VoIP (or Voice over Internet Protocol) is easier than ever before, with several services out there that can help drastically reduce your phone bill. Here's everything you need to know about VoIP in Australia.

How to build a wireless network

CNET.com.au's step-by-step guide to using a wireless router to share an Internet connection and build a wireless network at home.

Renovating? Don't forget to network

Been doing a bit of renovating? Before you install the plasterboard and start painting, consider spending an afternoon to run a local area network (LAN) through your house.

Wireless network buying guide

Here's what you need to know about networking, from the standards and technologies to the best products for your home or office.

Skype starter kit: update

Skype, a pioneer that kick-started the mass uptake of VoIP phone calls, has grown into an Internet phenomenon with over 100 million users and still counting. If you haven't jumped on the Skype bandwagon yet, CNET.com.au will show you how.

See and speak: a guide to making video calls

Would you like to see who you're talking to? Making video calls is easier than you think. CNET.com.au steps you through the options.

The world is your local calling zone

VoIP may save you on interstate calls, but it's also great for keeping in touch when you're overseas. David Braue explains how it has helped him move his virtual office to Singapore at almost no cost.

Best of CeBIT Australia 2006

CeBIT Australia attracted around 30,000 people last week to its computer expo at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. Here are our top picks from what we saw and CNET.com.au's CeBIT 2006 People's Choice Award the best consumer product or service.

Is it time to ditch your landline?

Tired of watching your phone bill soar as Telstra uses fixed-line rental increases to jack up its profits? Getting rid of your land line is now easier than ever. CNET.com.au weighs up the options.

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PhonerLite 1.48

Use your computer for Internet telephony.

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Belkin SoftPhone 1.0.10

Make calls to other VOIP customers around the world.

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Internet Phone Quality Report 1.1

Evaluate your VoIP connection.

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InternetReviewer 1.2

Get reviews and rebates on leading VoIP providers.

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WhMic 5.1.02

Secure and enhance recordings to facilitate voice detection and TCP/IP transfer.

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