Net calls get their own area code
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The telecoms watchdog Ofcom is considering how to regulate firms that let you make calls via the net.
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In an effort to stem dialup modem fraud, Ireland blocks phone calls to 13 locations, including several South Pacific islands and the entire nation of Mauritania. Operators must verify numbers dialed to these locations before connecting the calls.
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New mobile devices allow users to make free or low-cost phone calls over the Internet using nearby wireless access points, which range from cafes to private homes.
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The Internet is receiving its own batch of phone numbers for Voice over Broadband (VoB) phone services, the UK&#39;s Telecom regulating body Ofcom announced today.
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Net phones--and their portable phone numbers--help business avoid RNC crowds.
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With the loose purse strings at Vonage, others may come calling too.
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The Internet phone service providers try to win over consumers who now have a host of options when it comes to making calls.
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A new service promises cheaper mobile calls by exploiting VOIP, but it's not going to be easy. The big carriers must be considered, plus customers will have to punch lots of extra numbers. By Rachel Metz.
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New service sends color maps and directions to cell phone users.
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p2pnet.net News:- Punch in 056 for the Net, says Ofcom, Britain&#39;s regulator for the UK communications industries. Ofcom says it&#39;ll also offer users geographic numbers beginning with 01 or 02.
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Phone service that's available wherever there's a Net connection is approaching 2 million users.
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EarthLink is offering free VoIP calling as an incentive to sign up for its high-speed Internet service. The free service is available to the company&#39;s million-plus broadband customers.
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SBC Communications announced Tuesday that it would offer residential Internet-based calling, joining what could be the future of home-phone service.
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Mobile phone users are to be able to use their handset to make free calls over the internet via Skype.
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Direct dial telephone calls from Ireland to 13 other countries are to be blocked because of an internet fraud.
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Carriers are pleased with system that will allow consumers to transfer fixed-line numbers to their Net phone service.
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A few months ago I made a list of all the phone numbers I have. It disturbed me a bit.  I started with the usual trio of home, office, and cell. Then I added a BlackBerry (RIMM) that I use primarily for e-mail, but also the occasional call when my Motorola (MOT) KRZR runs out of power.