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AT&T to Allow VoIP Calls Over 3G Network; Skype Fans Rejoice [GigaOM]
GigaOM Network —
... ensure attractive options for consumers.
“iPhone is an innovative device that dramatically changed the game in wireless when it was introduced just two years ago,” said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility & Consumer Markets. “Today’s decision was made after evaluating our customers’ expectations and use of the device compared to dozens of others we offer.” (from AT&T Press release)
On the Skype blog, Skype CEO Josh Silverman writes:
Since launching our iPhone application six ...
AT&T ends iPhone VoIP restrictions
Between the Lines —
... AT&T today announced it has taken the steps necessary so that Apple can enable VoIP applications on iPhone to run on AT&T’s wireless network. Previously, VoIP applications on iPhone were enabled for Wi-Fi connectivity. For some time, AT&T has offered a variety of other wireless devices that enable VoIP applications on 3G, 2G and Wi-Fi networks. AT&T this afternoon informed Apple Inc. and the FCC of its decision. This news is good for Skype, which had been hampered on the iPhone. Skype already applauded the move . The next question: Will this move affect Google Voice. ...
AT&T Allows VoIP Over Mobile Network -- Say What!?!
Mac|Life all RSS Feed —
... John Silverman confirmed the rumors from earlier that AT&T would be allowing the VoIP application to work over their mobile network and of course, Skype applauds AT&T's decision. ...
Official: AT&T to allow VoIP over 3G
iPhonefreak —
... has made it official — they will soon begin to allow VoIP calls to be made using their 3G network. This is still an early development, so I am sure there will be more to this once the floodgates open up, but as of now this looks like things are moving in the right direction. Of course, this still does not include anything Google Voice related. Also, as you would expect, this will affect Skype, which was also recently posted on the official Skype Blog . ...
AT&T has change of heart about VoIP over 3G for the iPhone
Ars Technica —
... , over cellular data connections, since such capability has been available on other phones on AT&T's network. "Since launching our iPhone application six months ago, people have downloaded and installed Skype on 10 percent of all iPhone and iPod touch devices sold—making it clear that people are extremely interested in taking Skype conversations with them on the go," wrote Skype president Josh Silverman in a statement. "All of us at Skype applaud today's announcement by AT&T that it'll open up its 3G network to Internet calling applications such as Skype. It's the right step ...
AT&T has change of heart about VoIP over 3G for the iPhone
Infinite Loop —
... , over cellular data connections, since such capability has been available on other phones on AT&T's network. "Since launching our iPhone application six months ago, people have downloaded and installed Skype on 10 percent of all iPhone and iPod touch devices sold—making it clear that people are extremely interested in taking Skype conversations with them on the go," wrote Skype president Josh Silverman in a statement. "All of us at Skype applaud today's announcement by AT&T that it'll open up its 3G network to Internet calling applications such as Skype. It's the right step ...
Skype Comments on AT&T Policy Change Allowing VoIP over 3G Network
The iPhone Blog —
Following up on a rumor earlier today that AT&T would be announcing a new, friendlier policy towards Skype and Google Voice, Skype President Josh Silverman posted on the official Skype blog, saying “Good move, AT&T”:
All of us at Skype applaud today’s announcement by AT&T (in an FCC filing to be published shortly) that it’ll open up its 3G network to Internet calling applications such as Skype. It’s the right step for AT&T, Apple, millions of mobile Skype ...
Robot invasion: Android and Google Voice coming to Verizon
Ars Technica —
... network coverage and mocks the iPhone. AT&T, for its part, has faced strong criticism recently from iPhone users over the growing number of dropped calls and other technical problems. In another potshot at AT&T, Verizon has stated unambiguously that it will fully support Google Voice on its network. AT&T and Apple have received close scrutiny from the FCC over their rejection of the Google Voice application for the iPhone, though AT&T maybe bending on this issue, and the carrier recently revealed that it will be opening its 3G network to VoIP software in response to the FCC's ...
Apple, AT&T and Skype remark on AT&T opening VoIP over 3G. Vonage, FCC silent so far
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence —
... Skype President Josh Silverman said: "Since launching our iPhone application six months ago, people have downloaded and installed Skype on 10% of all iPhone and iPod touch devices sold - making it clear that people are extremely interested in taking Skype conversations with them on the go. All of us at Skype applaud ...
AT&T allows iPhones to use VoIP
iPhone J.D. —
... of a provider in another country to call home. But when here in the U.S., the usefulness of an app like Skype was limited by the WiFi requirement. You could place calls from the U.S. to other countries using Skype's relatively cheap plans, but only when you had WiFi access. You couldn't use a VoIP app such as Skype with AT&T's wireless service because AT&T viewed those services as competitors. Even with the WiFi-only restriction, Skype has been very popular; the company revealed yesterday that Skype has been downloaded to 10% of all iPhone and iPod touch devices. ...
What AT&T's bombshell means for Apple
Brainstorm Tech: Technology blogs, news and analysis from Fortune Magazine » Apple 2.0 —
... ) surprise decision Tuesday to reverse course and permit low-cost Internet calls to be made over its cellular network is good news for iPhone owners, but it leaves Apple ( ...
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TechBlog —
... and Good move, AT&T - AT&T changes its mind, decides that VoIP apps such as Skype can work over 3G. As congested as 3G can be in some markets, though, this may not be a good thing. • ...
AT&T finally heeds the call, supports VoIP on iPhone
GMSV —
... decision spread happiness across the land. Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris said, “We are very happy that AT&T is now supporting VoIP applications. We will be amending our developer agreements to get VoIP apps on the App Store and in customers’ hands as soon as possible.” FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said, “I commend AT&T’s decision to open its network to VoIP. Opening wireless services to greater consumer choice will drive investment and innovation in the mobile marketplace.” And Skype CEO Josh Silverman , somewhat more cautiously, said, “It’s the right step for AT&T, ...
AT&T opens its network for VoIP apps. Skype is happy but wants more
Unwired View —
... However, Skype wants more, as it announced that it’s still waiting for “further developments” to enable the use of Skype on any network and any device – basically, the company wants a “government policy that protects openness and benefits consumers.” ...
AT&T opens its network to VoIP apps. Skype is happy but wants more
Unwired View —
... However, Skype wants more, as it announced that it’s still waiting for “further developments” to enable the use of Skype on any network and any device – basically, the company wants a “government policy that protects openness and benefits consumers.” ...
Skype Is Happy With AT&T Opening Up Their 3G Network
The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP —
... company are no substitute for a government policy that protects openness and benefits consumers. We’re all looking forward to further developments that will let people use Skype on any device, on any network.
It is interesting to see that AT&T and Apple have accepted the Skype app., but bounced back Google’s app. at the same time. Do you think that the love between Apple and Google has turned lukewarm? LOL
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iPhone Informer — Touching the iPhone This Week
jkOnTheRun —
... Another low cost iPhone solution is Skype — it’s actually free. Of course, in the U.S. it’s limited to Wi-Fi calls only. That’s sure to change soon with AT&T’s announcement of allowing ViOP apps to use 3G on the iPhone. A quick check of the Skype blog shows obvious approval of the move, but no timetable on when such functionality will appear in an updated Skype client. Skype isn’t the only game in town, so watch for a number of iPhone clients to be updated in the near future. Bear in mind that this really doesn’t affect Google Voice ...
Skype And Ma Bell Sitting In A Tree…
Gear Diary —
... If we, the end-users, are happy about the decision I have to imagine that people behind services such as Skype are jumping for joy. Well, they aren’t exactly jumping for joy but it is clear that they’re quite happy. For example the Skype blog has this to say — … [ ...
AT&T Gives Goahead for iPhone VOIP on 3G Network
Maximum PC all RSS Feed —
... AT&T announced today that they’ll be enabling the use of VOIP on their 3G network specifically for the iPhone. Skype was extremely excited to hear the news given that 10% of all iPhone and iPod touch users have downloaded the Skype application. ...
AT&T okays VoIP apps, but that doesn’t mean it’s payday for Skype
VentureBeat —
... . You’d think that’d be great news for VoiP companies, and market leader Skype in particular, and indeed, Skype CEO Josh Silverman rejoiced, asking for even more concessions. But dig a little deeper, and the picture isn’t quite so rosy. ...
