999 rules loom A new set of rules aimed at VoIP operators in the UK was unveiled by Ofcom today, which could lead to UK internet telephone users winning rights to access emergency services.…

Vonage must stop using tech covered by Verizon's patents US phone company Vonage has been ordered to stop using technology which a court has ruled violates patents held by mobile phone company Verizon.…

So that's how APIs are supposed to work! Shoretel has integrated its IP phone system with Salesforce.com's call centre software. Using the two together will mean call centre agents get a reduced admin workload, with automatic call logging and screen pop-ups with the customer's record, Shoretel claimed.…

Sneakers Telephone systems hackers have established a thriving black market in reselling stolen VoIP minutes.…

LANCOM at CeBIT 2007: LANvantage, WLAN Controller, VoIP phone and much more Channel at center of focus; European market leadership as goal Aachen, January 31, 2007 - LANCOM Systems GmbH is moving to the Networks Hall 13 for this year's fair. The highlight is the introduction of the new WLAN Controller WLC 4010 and WLC 4100. LANCOM is also presenting new products such as the Voice over IP (VoIP) telephone VP-100 and the partner program LANvantage. This will help the German quality-product manufacturer to continue the success story of cooperation with their channel partners.

Rerouting round the net Networks need to get smarter, says PacketExchange's Kieron O'Brien, in a sharp counterpoint to the "Net Neutrality" hysteria.…

Value-added VoIP Popular VoIP service Skype has launched two new services, Skype Find and Skype Prime. Both are available worldwide and both services are currently in beta testing mode.…

Vonage 'delighted' damage wasn't more A US District Court jury said Vonage Holdings violated three patents held by Verizon Communications and ordered the VoIP telephony company to pay $58m in damages and annual royalties.…

And helpdesk can't help with correct rate Comment Tesco's pile 'em high, sell 'em cheap philosophy works for most things - but not neccessarily telecoms it appears.…

Since the Nintendo DS has a built-in microphone and a wireless Internet connection, what's to stop it from being used as a WiFi phone, or the DSphone, if you will? I've scoured the 'net and found some projects currently underway that claim to do just that, albeit with limitations.