Tags: landline, mobile phone

Jabra BT5020 Headset with Bluetooth Hub

The lack of a phone headset lifter makes this headset/hub combo less intriguing than it really should be.

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EyeCam

Concerned the babysitter is slacking off when you're out? Ever wanted to keep an eye on your kids or spouse while you're at work? If you've got a 3G phone, the EyeCam could be the perfect security/spy camera for you.

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Linksys CIT400 Skype Phone

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

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Windows Live Messenger

The live file-sharing capabilities and clear video call quality make Windows Live Messenger stand out.

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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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Mobile phones to the rescue

Mobile phones have yet again proved their worth to society after the big role they played in the Boxing Day Asian tsunami disaster.

Mobile phones 'worse than smoking': Neurosurgeon

Mobile phones could represent a public-health time bomb akin to asbestos or smoking, according to a study by neurosurgeon Dr Vini G Khurana.

Study: Wi-Fi mobile phones will hit it big

Sales of mobile phones with both cellular and Wi-Fi capability will be booming by 2010, according to a study by market research firm In-Stat.

Sony says PSP Skype service to start in Japan this month

Sony will add the Skype telephone service to its slim PlayStation Portable handheld console in Japan this month, enabling users to make free or low-cost telephone calls.

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.

Kill GPRS to make Virgin Broadband fly

After struggling with Virgin Mobile's broadband over 3G for a couple of weeks, I discovered a modem tweak that has completely changed my Internet experience.

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.

Which broadband plan is right for me?

Confused about the variety of broadband plans on offer? Our quick and simple Australian broadband guide tells you what you need to know before you decide where to sign up.

Top 10 reasons not to buy an iPhone

Since its release, the iPhone has had more than its share of press. Love it or hate it, everyone's been talking about it and looking at its sleek, colourful interface, it's hard not to fall in love with it. But like most decisions based on emotion, buying one may not be the smartest thing to do — at least, not yet.

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.

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.

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Adphone 3.0.40

Make phone/video calls over the Internet from anywhere in the world.

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Mobiola Headset for Skype

Make and receive Skype and SkypeOut calls without being wired to your PC.

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Callserve Internet Telephone 4.61

Make telephone calls from your PC to a landline or mobile phone.

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Sticky Memo Note & Reminder Software 1.1

Redirect your Skype and permanent landline phone calls to your mobile phone.

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Lycos Phone 1 beta

Make PC-to-PC calls to your friends over the Internet.