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Skype founder promises free wireless broadband through FreedomPop
LightSquared said Thursday that it struck a deal with Skype co-founder Niklas Zennstrom which could lead to the launch next year of the nation's first free wireless broadband and voice service.
Skype increases pressure on UK operators that block VoIP calls
Skype is seeking talks with UK mobile operators in an attempt to persuade them to open their network to Skype customers. Currently, 3UK and O2 UK allow callers to use Skype's VoIP service, Vodafone
Is Europe's SMS cash cow losing its shine?
The rise of text messaging was one of those unexpected events that caught nearly everyone in the industry by complete surprise--and brought a glimmer of cheer to the normally cold hearts of many a
Netflix to face more competition from stealthy startup Vdio
More competition is on the horizon for Netflix ( Nasdaq: NFLX ), as the co-founder of Skype, Joost and Kazaa--Janus Friis--reportedly is readying a streaming video service for launch in the United
Telefónica's O2 hits back with free Wi-Fi calls
Telefónica's O2 UK is launching a challenge to Skype and Google Voice with the launch of O2 Connect, which will offer free calls to handsets and landline phones using O2 UK Wi-Fi hotspots via
Verizon seeks to block net neutrality rules
As expected, Verizon Communications ( NYSE:VZ ) filed suit in federal appeals court seeking to block the FCC from enacting net neutrality rules that are scheduled to go into effect Nov. 20. Last
Free Press lawsuit says wireless carriers got off too easy
Internet advocacy group Free Press has filed a lawsuit challenging the FCC's new net neutrality rules, which are scheduled to go into effect Nov. 23. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Boston, is
UPDATED: Vonage allows users to add second line on new Extensions service
Vonage ( NYSE: VG ) continues to expand its international calling horizons with a new option that lets subscribers to its Extensions service plan add another line. Priced at $9.99 a month, the new
What is stopping FaceTime over 3G?
With AT&T Mobility ( NYSE:T ) and Verizon Wireless ( NYSE:VZ ) both charging on a per-MB basis for smartphone data, there is no longer any real reason to barricade Apple's ( NASDAQ:AAPL ) FaceTime
Windows Phone Mango devices will have front-facing cameras, Skype calling
Microsoft's ( NASDAQ:MSFT ) Windows Phone Mango devices will be outfitted with a front-facing camera and Skype video calling support so users can exchange video calls. The company confirmed those
