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Ipevo, a maker of Skype telephones, has unveiled the Solo, a phone that makes VoIP calls without having to be plugged in to a computer. The Solo jacks directly in to a broadband Internet wall jack. WiFi is not supported at this time, though Ipevo expects to release a dongle that will enable that capability by the end of the year.
Skype hardware maker Ipevo announced on Tuesday the U.S. launch of the Solo, a desktop Skype phone that makes phone calls over the Internet without being tethered to a computer. Ipevo officials hope the stand-alone device will catch the fancy of users who shy away from computers. The always-on phone, however, requires a broadband Internet connection.
The Solo is embedded with Skype software so users can place phone calls to anywhere in the world from any available wired broadband connection. "The Solo allows users to Skype without the overhead of being tethered to a computer. Some people don't like to have their computers always on just to use the phone. ... (more)
Emirates Telecommunications Corporation, also known as Etisalat, is tracing people using illegal phone cards because it says they are stealing phone call units from it. Those calling cards enable users to make international calls for a very low price. "I use them to speak to my son who is studying in the US. I use the card through my internet connection at home. I can speak with my son for hours at a very low rate," said Harish, a Dubai-based Indian.
Another woman who lives in Sharjah said she uses the cards to contact her family in Iraq. The woman said she uses two kinds of internet phone cards which are available there. "I use such cards because they are cheap and the service is available at any internet cafes. It cost me Dh35. I enter a pin code given with the card. I speak for an hour with my parents in Iraq for $10 (Dh36) which is cheaper than a mobile phone or land line," she said. She uses it from her home through her internet connection. ... (more)
Following on the footsteps of its successful cooperation in the delivery of international data services, China Telecom (News Alert) has named Verizon Business its Most Valuable Partner 2007. The Most Valuable Partner award is given to the company which was instrumental in benefiting the customers of the both the companies in the past 12 months.
In September, Verizon (News Alert) Business provided seamless connectivity to China Telecoms Next Convergence Network (CN2) to its customers. CN2 is a nextgeneration IP platform covering more than 200 cities and 600 routers within China. In the fastgrowing Chinese market, the benefits of Verizon Business (News Alert) expansive IP backbone network and portfolio of global IP and mobile devices, services and solutions are enhanced with access to CN2. So, the recognition by China Telecom now reflects the culmination of a longstanding partnership between the two companies. ... (more)
MAXRoam SIM Complements Lower EU Roaming Rates For Cheaper Calls
They call it is a "SIM that doesn't know you're travelling!" and the motto is: “Travel Global, Pay Local”
If you are a Globe Trotter, and care for your Cell Phone Bill than than this service is perhaps suitable for you. With a local number, the concept of MAXroam service of Cubic Telecom is, that you could call or hear your Mobile anywhere (supports 160 countries currently) in the World!
Unfortunately Its Not Free unlike many online things, but comes at the cheap calling rates.
To find out more, visit: http://www.maxroam.com/how-does-it-work.asp
Cheers : )
Source: http://uk.techcrunch.com/2007/09/27/maxroam-sells-500-sims-in-first-day/
