VoIP Service Blog Articles

VoIP and America’s Infrastructure

Submitted by Shannon Suetos on Mon, 08/23/2010 - 21:52

It’s no real secret that America’s infrastructure is long over due for a facelift. Indeed, part of the economic stimulus package was intended to address this issue while creating more jobs. The efficacy of the stimulus package has been a point of contention between some, but it’s clear America’s infrastructure is aging and addressing this fact sooner rather than later is in our best interest.

VoIP Technology to Help Businesses Operate Efficiently

Submitted by Shannon Suetos on Tue, 08/17/2010 - 22:42

Although Skype may be worried about its future with businesses, other VoIP companies are making big plans. Earlier this month, Harris Corp. announced their plans on making a radio technology operating with VoIP systems that will allow instant communications globally for both small and large businesses.

Is There Such a Thing as Too Much VoIP?

Submitted by Shannon Suetos on Wed, 08/11/2010 - 15:29

There is no secret that smartphones are taking over the mobile communications market, and possibly the entire communications market as well. It is estimated that by 2015, in the US that spending on mobile will surpass that of fixed-line communications, according to Pyramid Research. Whether your particular cup of tea is the iPhone, Android or Blackberry, there are applications available to assist you in your personal or professional life.

Freebie Web-Conferencing

Submitted by Shannon Suetos on Tue, 08/03/2010 - 15:04

Meetings are a crucial aspect of any business operation. They provide a collective opportunity for discussion, implementation, and consensus building. Whatever their particular nature, meetings carry a level of meaning and seriousness. Meetings can also carry a cost to you and your business as they temporarily halt your normal operations.

Despite Possible Increased Phone Taxes VoIP Continues to Grow

Submitted by Shannon Suetos on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 18:09

There are several cities around the nation that are feeling the brunt of lost tax money due to the growth of IP phone systems. In recent reports the Mountain View, CA City Council voted Tuesday to have voters decide whether the city should extend its phone tax to Internet phone services.

Several cities’ phone tax revenue is in danger unless taxes are regulated to include increasingly popular broadband Internet phone services known as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).

SkypeKit Now Compatible with PC & Mac

Submitted by Shannon Suetos on Mon, 07/19/2010 - 20:50

Skype had recently announced the release of their SkypeKit, “a new software development kit that enables hardware and software makers to add Skype to their devices and applications.” Originally SkypeKit was only compatible with the Linux Operating system. But last week, Skype announced a newer version that’s compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.

The FCC gives VoIP some love, and Free Publicity

Submitted by Shannon Suetos on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 21:40

Historically, businesses in the United States have rarely been a fan of government involvement when it comes to dealing with their own companies or industries. The VoIP industry may be an exception to the rule. With the recent activities of the FCC, VoIP providers may love the idea of government activity in their industry.

Hot New Service Meets Hot New Lawsuit

Submitted by Jessica Gombes on Thu, 06/24/2010 - 22:56

On March 11, 2009 Google launched its much anticipated new service, Google Voice. This service provides people with a number they choose that can act as a central hub for all the numbers the person has, all for free.

Inbound calls to this number are forwarded to all of the other phones a person may have, depending on the preferences they have set up. For instance, it can be set up so a call placed to the Google number is not routed to a home phone line during certain hours of the day, say in the evening during dinner.

Taridium’s Portable Office

Submitted by Jessica Gombes on Fri, 06/18/2010 - 21:20

Taking office calls just got a lot easier. Yesterday Taridium, a global software and services company stationed in Virginia, released a new ipbx iPhone interface which allows users to access PBX extensions directly from their iPhones.

The FCC Gives VoIP a Big Push

Submitted by Jessica Gombes on Fri, 06/11/2010 - 16:31

The pendulum that has been swinging back and forth between traditional land lines and VoIP just got a major push to the latter. The National Broadband Plan could be the leading factor if VoIP is going to become the standard in residential phone use.