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Internet Telephony Magazine view detail comment email this

Highlights from this publication covering VoIP (voice over Internet protocol, or Internet telephony). Features reviews, news, and analysis related to VoIP products, companies, and organizations. Includes related links.
http://www.tmcnet.com/voip/
Topics: Internet

Last updated Jan 10, 2007


Science Tracer Bullets Online: VoIP/Internet Telephony view detail comment email this

Guide to print and online resources about Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP, or Internet telephony), "a technology that allows a person to make telephone calls using a broadband Internet connection instead of a regular (or analog) telephone line." Includes introductory and general titles, and materials on protocols and standards, law and legislation, and other topics. From the Library of Congress Science Reference Services.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/tracer-bullets/voiptb.html
Topics: Internet

Last updated Jul 17, 2006


Skype view detail comment email this

Make phone calls free over the Internet with this free VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) software, available for a variety of platforms (including Windows, Mac, and Linux).
http://www.skype.com/
Topics: Internet, Technology

Last updated Feb 1, 2005


Smooth Operators: Which Internet Phone Services Is Best? view detail comment email this

This June 2005 article discusses VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) services, which allow users to make telephone calls using the Internet. It evaluates carriers such as Skype and Vonage for reliability, sound quality, portability, and international calling capabilities. Also includes a link to information about problems associated with VoIP 911 service. From the online magazine Slate.
http://www.slate.com/id/2121742
Topics: Internet, Web Design and Management

Last updated Nov 2, 2005


Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) view detail comment email this

Provides information about "Internet Voice, also known as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), ... a technology that allows you to make telephone calls using a broadband Internet connection instead of a regular (or analog) phone line." Includes a FAQ, press releases and statements, and related documents. From the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
http://www.fcc.gov/voip/
Topics: Internet, Web Design and Management

Last updated Sep 22, 2005


VOIP and 911 Services view detail comment email this

This federal government website provides information related to the rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) "requiring providers of interconnected VoIP [Voice Over Internet Protocol] services to supply 911 emergency calling capabilities to their customers as a mandatory feature of the service by November 28, 2005." Includes consumer and industry information about VoIP ("a technology that allows you to make telephone calls using a broadband Internet connection") and VoIP and 911 emergency services.
http://www.voip911.gov/
Topics: Internet

Last updated Nov 21, 2005


Wireless 911 Services view detail comment email this

Fact sheet from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about steps taken "to increase public safety by encouraging and coordinating development of a nationwide, seamless communications system for emergency services that includes the provision of location information for wireless 911 [emergency] calls." Includes links to information related to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) 911 services.
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/wireless911srvc.html
Topics: Internet, Technology

Last updated Sep 21, 2005




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