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Skype has open-sourced it's SILK codec (obtained through a $27m eBay stock paper transaction a couple of years ago).
Skype have tied up with Verizon to offer free Skype calling from mobile phones in North US.
New XMPP backend puts Facebook one step away from being the Worlds second largest phone company.
The original iPhone VoIP app - Fring - has announced that they now work over 3G.
Is the end game to converge the tablet, computer and phone?
The jungle drums were correct. Telefonica gets Jajah.
US based operator iCall claims just over 4 million users and a Buy It Now price of $60m.
SIP based VoIP from Fring now on Android handsets, complete with Skype calling.
More news and features on VoIP User Features page 2