November 2006
Skype 3.0 Beta
by amanzi
Skype recently released their latest beta version to interested testers. This release brings a few exciting features as well as interface improvements that makes the Skype window a lot cleaner and easier to use.
October 2005
Skype Security Flaws Discovered
by teleclick
Skype has just issued security patches for two critical bugs involving their popular internet telephony software. The recently discovered bugs would have made it possible for hackers to run hostile code on computers running vulnerable versions of Skype.
US Robotics Releases New USB Phone
by teleclick
Modem and networking market leader, US Robotics, has announced the shipment of its new USB Internet Phone, the USR9600. This is the company’s first VoIP hardware release, and the beginning of a major line of such products.
eBay Removes Skype Brand Name From Buttons
by teleclick
It appears that eBay has been making some questionable decisions regarding the future of the Skype internet telephony service, which they purchased last month for over $2 billion.
Skype to Better Connect eBay Buyers and Sellers
by teleclick
Ever since eBay signed the $2.6+ billion agreement to purchase Skype, people have been wondering why they were willing to pay so much for a service, which is essentially free.
September 2005
New Skype Software Version Released
by teleclick
Skype has recently launched the latest version of its popular VoIP software for Windows. Some of Version 1.4’s most notable new features include call forwarding and support for customized ringtones.
UK Start-Up to Launch Internet Telephony Service
by teleclick
The British telecommunications start-up, Timico is planning to launch a Skype-style internet telephony service, for business users.
Analysts Warn Against Possible Skype Security Risks
by teleclick
Skype Technologies, the free internet VoIP provider being acquired by eBay Inc., is unlikely to be able to offer an enterprise-class system anytime soon, said a research firm on Friday.
eBay Finalizes Skype Acquisition
by teleclick
eBay has announced this morning that it plans to acquire Luxembourg-based VoIP telephony company Skype Technologies.
China Telecom Bans Skype Services
by teleclick
China Telecom has struck a major blow to the advancement of technology in that country, as it moves to block citizens’ access to SkypeOut, Skype’s popular PC-to-Phone telephony service.
eBay to Buy Skype?
by teleclick
Shares of eBay Inc. tumbled almost 4% today due to reports that the online auction company was considering purchasing Luxembourg-based Skype Technologies.
Skype Makes Deal with Mobile Phone Carrier
by teleclick
The new deal will allow E-Plus’s 9.8 million customers to bundle unlimited Skype VoIP service with their wireless web subscriptions.
Skype Works to Encourage Innovation
by teleclick
Skype has plans to launch a new program this fall, which will provide third party software developers with “Skype Certified” logos for software that they develop as an extension of the company's VoIP offering.
August 2005
Skype Downloads Up, Usage Down*
by teleclick
According to the count on the official website, the total number of times that Skype has been downloaded is nearing 151 million. Overall usage, however, is declining*.
Is Skype Reall Worth $3,000,000,000?
by teleclick
Among numerous reports over the past couple of weeks that the owners of Skype may sell the company for $3 billion, one is tempted to ask the obvious question. Is it really worth that much?
Telecommunications Industry News
by teleclick
Interesting news about the telecommunications industry.
July 2005
Skype Portal - Jyve
by Hydragon & 13 others
Jyve is a free community built around the use of Voice communication (Skype). It is a central meeting place for Skype users that provides a number of features to enhance the experience and entice conversations and discussion between members.
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