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Why Many People Are Switching to VoIP Calls?

The telecommunications industry is constantly evolving. With the upsurge in affordable internet connections, many people are moving away from landlines and pre-paid voice calls to VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). This technology allows businesses and individuals to receive and place calls over the internet using apps like Skype, Messenger, WhatsApp, Google Voice, and more. In…

11 January 202313 February 2023 Tech Digest Correspondent video conferencing

Alternative internet connectivity for homes and businesses in rural locations

Reliable internet connectivity is a necessity in our current time, but there are real geographic disparities between urban and rural areas. If you’re in a rural area, you may find that it’s tough to get the internet connectivity you need. A lack of infrastructure often means that internet speeds can be significantly slower than for…

3 November 202118 March 2022 Chris Price Broadband, News

Is it time to switch to VOIP?

When it comes to office communications, one thing has remained central to running a successful business for the last 80 years or so, and that is the need for a telephone line. It is testament to the usefulness of the telephone that we still rely so heavily on it to this day. When starting a…

17 December 20177 October 2021 Chris Price Business tips, VoiP

Skype gift cards hit the UK highstreet

Skype will be introducing prepaid gift cards to the UK highstreet after signing deals with a number of leading UK shops. The voice and video calling service will now offer £10 and £20 gift cards, stocked in 1,400 Asda, Currys,…

5 November 2012 Gerald Lynch Skype, Tech Digest news

Using Skype in Ethiopia could lead to 15 years in prison

The Ethiopian government has made it a criminally offence to use VoIP services like Skype or Google Talk in their country, punishable by as much as 15 years in prison. The bans also extend to social networking features that make…

15 June 2012 Gerald Lynch Skype, Tech Digest news, VoiP

Skype 5.8 Windows update adds 1080p video chat

Skype has been updated to version 5.8 for Windows PCs, bringing 1080p Full HD video chat to the table. So long as you've got a Full HD webcam, an internet connection that can manage consistent 2Mbps upload and download…

3 February 2012 Gerald Lynch Skype, Tech Digest news, VoiP

Second time lucky: Skype for iPad hits the App Store

First Skype giveth, then Skype taketh away. Then they… er… giveth backeth. The official Skype app has now gone live on the App Store, just hours after it was pulled by the developers. "To ensure your best Skype experience, we've…

2 August 2011 Gerald Lynch iPad, iPad apps, Skype, Tech Digest news

Messagenet Talk start-up VoIP sets sights on Skype crown

Messagenet Talk, a new voice-over-internet and texting application for PCs, Macs, iPads, iPod touches and iPhones launches today, looking to offer a simple, cheap alternative to Skype and Google Voice. Offering free calls to PC and Macs, Messagenet Talk's main…

28 July 2011 Gerald Lynch Tech Digest news, VoiP

Facebook adds in-browser video chat with new Skype partnership

Facebook and Skype have announced a new partnership that will see the pair join forces to bring video chat to the world's largest social network, alongside group chat. Via a downloadable plug-in, users will be able to video call…

6 July 2011 Gerald Lynch Facebook, Features, Skype, Tech Digest news, VoiP

Have Microsoft bagged Skype? [UPDATE – Yes, they officially have]

Remember last week when we told you that both Facebook and Google were fishing with big-money lures in an attempt to catch voice and video chat service Skype? Well forget that; it seems Microsoft are now the front runners to…

10 May 201116 September 2020 Gerald Lynch Features, Microsoft, Skype, Tech Digest news

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