VoIP VoIP

Voice over IP (VoIP) has been a hot topic amongst iTnews readers in recent months.

In this Spotlight section we take a look at some of the articles on iTnews that are about this topic -- from case studies, to studies about use of VoIP and market trends.

Confirmed: Microsoft pays US$8.5 billion for Skype

Confirmed: Microsoft pays US$8.5 billion for Skype

Biggest Microsoft buy in history.
Staff Writers May 10 2011 11:02PM Networking
Skype asks Mac users to patch exploit

Skype asks Mac users to patch exploit

Aussie exploit scares Skype
Dan Kaplan May 10 2011 10:20AM Security
PennyTel engaged in stoush with Optus

PennyTel engaged in stoush with Optus

Threatens legal action over unauthorised direct SMS to its customers.
Ry Crozier May 2 2011 7:00AM Telco/ISP
Perth firms phreaked by VoIP hackers

Perth firms phreaked by VoIP hackers

WA Police warns businesses to change passwords.
Brett Winterford Apr 12 2011 4:01PM Security
Privacy group raises concerns over Skype

Privacy group raises concerns over Skype

Technical deficiencies put users at risk, says watchdog.
Angela Moscaritolo Mar 21 2011 12:17PM Security
Mobotix unveils security door camera that can be accessed anywhere in the world

Mobotix unveils security door camera that can be accessed anywhere in the world

Like something out of a James Bond film, the Mobotix IP Video Door Station lets you see over the Internet who's at the front door, even if you're in another country.
Chris Jager Feb 23 2011 9:37AM Security
Uni of Western Sydney completes VoIP rollout

Uni of Western Sydney completes VoIP rollout

Only emergency phones remain analogue.
Liz Tay Feb 9 2011 12:28PM Networking
Mitel, MyTel in settlement talks

Mitel, MyTel in settlement talks

Anticipated within "weeks".
Ry Crozier Feb 2 2011 11:24AM Software
ACMA regulates geographic numbers for VoIP

ACMA regulates geographic numbers for VoIP

Calls may be charged by number, not location.
Liz Tay Jan 31 2011 1:17PM Telco/ISP
Vividwireless shakes up broadband plans

Vividwireless shakes up broadband plans

Voice service formally launched.
Ry Crozier Jan 17 2011 11:39AM Telco/ISP
Skype's partner claims service is legal in China

Skype's partner claims service is legal in China

As analysts ponder China's intentions.
Sui-Lee Wee and Chris Buckley Jan 5 2011 1:39PM Networking
China to crack down on "illegal" VoIP operators

China to crack down on "illegal" VoIP operators

Skype could be designated illegal in China.
Staff Writers Jan 3 2011 12:05PM Networking
Mitel sues Melbourne's MyTel

Mitel sues Melbourne's MyTel

Trademark infringement allegations.
Ry Crozier Nov 17 2010 11:23AM Networking
Opinion: Time to re-think telephone numbers

Opinion: Time to re-think telephone numbers

ACMA needs to widen its scope, writes David Havyatt.
David Havyatt Nov 5 2010 6:36AM Networking
Data retention proposal pinned on VoIP

Data retention proposal pinned on VoIP

Government raises law enforcement concerns.
Liz Tay Nov 1 2010 6:21AM Telco/ISP
VoiP mastermind hacker gets 10 years

VoiP mastermind hacker gets 10 years

Sold 10 million stolen minutes.
Liam Tung Sep 27 2010 6:25AM Networking
NEC Australia sued over iPhone VoIP project

NEC Australia sued over iPhone VoIP project

Local development partner takes action.
Ry Crozier Aug 16 2010 3:31PM Networking
Telstra to offer Naked DSL broadband trial

Telstra to offer Naked DSL broadband trial

Communications costs plummet for a lucky few thousand customers.
Brett Winterford Jun 2 2010 4:38PM Telco/ISP
Mobile operators advised to scrap VoIP bans

Mobile operators advised to scrap VoIP bans

Fast growing market cannot be ignored.
Rosalie Marshall May 24 2010 6:27AM Telco/ISP
Skype goes after enterprise telephony

Skype goes after enterprise telephony

Enables enterprise VoIP tools, multi-party videoconferencing.
Liz Tay May 13 2010 2:22PM Telco/ISP

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