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MobileBurn.com - 4/13/2009
European Union considering binding guidelines in support of VoIP
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The European Union is considering implementing binding guidelines to end network carrier bans on VoIP services such as Skype and Google Voice, citing possible antitrust charges. Read the full story here.
tgdaily.com - 4/11/2009
EU may force wireless carriers to allow VoIP on cellphones
— tgdaily.com — The European Union (EU) is preparing binding guidelines for wireless carriers to allow VoIP services such as... Skype to run over their cellular network. EU Telecoms Commissioner Viviane Reding stated that there “action” should be taken against carriers ... (more) EU may force wireless carriers to allow VoIP on cellphones

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European Union Considering a Ban on Carrier VoIP Filtering [Antitrust]
i.gizmodo.com - 4/13/2009
European Union Considering a Ban on Carrier VoIP Filtering [Antitrust]
— i.gizmodo.com — The EU's next technological crusade could be against traffic-blocking cellular carriers, according to a German newspaper .... Brussels be warned: you should expect a hell of a fight over this one. A proposal has already been drafted, challenging ... (more) European Union Considering a Ban on Carrier VoIP ...
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EU Could Force Carriers to Support VoIP: Report
appscout.com - 4/14/2009
EU Could Force Carriers to Support VoIP: Report
— appscout.com — It's no secret that wireless carriers aren't thrilled about mobile VoIP, since it lets anyone with an... unlimited data plan make phone calls without using up precious voice minutes. Or rather, carriers would at least prefer to find another way to charge for them instead. It turns out consumers ... (more) EU Could Force Carriers to Support VoIP: Report

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