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New Skype for Windows gets off ground

Service includes call forwarding and downloadable ring tones, pictures and sounds, as well as integration with IE and Outlook.
September 29, 2005, 1:00 AM PDT

FCC extends 911 deadline for Net phones

VoIP operators get temporary reprieve from 911-notification deadline, delaying possibility of disrupted service for tens of thousands.
September 28, 2005, 8:37 AM PDT

Feds to enforce VoIP cutoffs?

Tens of thousands of VoIP users could see their service disrupted, as FCC moves ahead with Net telephony requirements.
September 26, 2005, 3:42 PM PDT

Wiretap rules for VoIP, broadband coming in 2007

FCC approves sweeping set of wiretapping rules for broadband and Net phone providers. But it's not clear what happens next.
September 26, 2005, 2:05 PM PDT

VoIP wants to cut the computer cord

So-called softphone technology could let everything from an iPod to a PDA act like a telephone.
September 26, 2005, 4:00 AM PDT

Katrina spurs federal action on VoIP

Senators say the aftermath of the deadly hurricane shows that Net phones are important and changes to the law are needed.
September 22, 2005, 2:32 PM PDT

AOL, Microsoft prep dueling VoIP efforts

America Online plans to launch its Net phone service within three weeks, while Redmond is partnering with Qwest.
September 20, 2005, 10:04 AM PDT

Skype forms China joint venture

Net phone company creates venture with China-focused Internet portal Tom Online, in a bid to boost its subscriber base.
September 6, 2005, 5:47 AM PDT