Jason Ankeny
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Skype porting Android app to BlackBerry 10
Skype revealed its forthcoming over-the-top calling and messaging application for BlackBerry 10 will be a port of its existing app for Google's Android.
Skype launches direct carrier billing in Russia, soon will bring it to U.S.
Microsoft's Skype unit launched a new program to support direct carrier billing for Skype mobile VoIP credits in Russia, and the company said it will bring the service to the United States as well.
Study: OTT is an opportunity as operators look to boost revenues through alliances
Over-the-top players are increasingly being courted for partnerships and revenue-sharing opportunities by fixed and mobile operators, claims a new report from the Chief Marketing Officer Council
Skype for Windows Phone 8 update disables People Hub integration
Microsoft is temporarily disabling People Hub integration with the latest version of its Skype application for Windows Phone 8 devices, citing device stability concerns.
Report: Mobile VoIP users to reach 1 billion by 2017
There will be more than 1 billion users of over-the-top (OTT) mobile VoIP services by 2017, reflecting a dramatic shift in how voice traffic is carried over the next five years, according to a new report from Juniper Research.
FreedomPop targets Time Warner Cable, AT&T, Verizon, Comcast subscribers with free wireless broadband service
FreedomPop, the wireless broadband startup formed last year by Skype founder Niklas Zennstrom, began taking orders Wednesday for $89 modems that will allow its customers to surf Clearwire's 4G network for free.
Telefónica, Orange and Vodafone challenge OTT services with Spanish Joyn launch
Spain's three largest operators are banding together to launch rich communication services (RCS) in an effort to compete with OTT providers such as Skype, Viber and WhatsApp.
Skype for iOS adds support for Microsoft Hotmail, Messenger
Skype released an upgraded version of its free over-the-top calling and messaging service for Apple's iOS, adding support for parent Microsoft's Hotmail, Messenger and Outlook.com.
Report: OTT services like Skype, WhatsApp are a threat to operator revenues
Over-the-top communications currently represent the largest threat to mobile operator revenues, according to a latest report from ARCchart.
Report: OTT VoIP threat to operators is exaggerated
Over-the-top VoIP services like Skype are predicted to cost telcos $479 billion ( €370 billion ) by 2020, according to a new study from research firm Ovum, but the situation for operators may not be as dire as many think.
