Monthly Archives: January 2008

7 Open Source VoIP Apps & Resources

No matter how you look at it, we all know Open Source is better, free to use and you get access to the code. VoIP traditionally uses H.323, a rather complicated protocol that uses multiple ports and a binary code … Continue reading

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Free Global Conference Calling to Facebook Users

The focus on telecommunications in 2008 is now put on the wireless industry, while faster pipes enable wireless broadband networks deliver voice, multimedia, and data applications to a wider range of businesses and consumers. Rebtel, is the telecommunications company that … Continue reading

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VideoOverIP quality improved by Skype & Logitech

Skype has announced enhancements to the quality of its video calls, but only for users of certain new webcams from Logitech. Using the moniker “High Quality” (HQ), the enhanced video runs at a frame rate of 30fps rather than Skype’s … Continue reading

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Possible Google-Skype Acquisition

In recent weeks, a certain rumor has been circulating in the blogosphere. Bloggers are talking about Google’s intention to acquire the world’s leading online VoIP service, Skype. Rumors started with the UK’s well-respected Guardian newspaper on Monday, and even though … Continue reading

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History of Phone Cards

Prepaid phonecards were invented in Europe in the mid Seventies. Calling cards took another 11 years to reach the US. Since then the calling card and phone card industry has grown exponentially worldwide. Today, phonecards are sold in over 185 … Continue reading

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Phone Card Loss and Theft

It is generally good practice to keep a record of all your phone card, calling card, credit card, bank account, passport, ID, Social Security, tax and driving licence numbers in one place. We recommend a small notebook which should be … Continue reading

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The Calling Card Industry

A direct result of the consumers need for cheap and conveient communciations services is the calling card industry’s exponential growth that is taking place in the last couple of years. Prepaid phone cards and monthly billed calling cards often offer … Continue reading

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