Skype

Report: NSA Collects Data From AT&T, Sprint, Google, Apple and More

June 7, 2013 10:01 am | by Ben Munson | News | Comments

After yesterday’s public reveal of the National Security Agency’s (NSA) demands for Verizon customers’ data, more information is coming out suggesting the NSA’s casting a much bigger net. The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the NSA’s operations, reports that the same initiative targeting Verizon data is also collecting similar information from AT&T and Sprint.

Skype Launches Direct Carrier Billing, Coming Soon to the U.S

February 5, 2013 9:49 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Skype has launched carrier billing in Russia through technology from Mach and Payvia. The company expects the service that allows users of the VoIP service to charge Skype credits directly to their carrier's monthly bill. In a press release, Mach said the new feature will soon be available to Skype users in the United States and Canada...

Skype Competitor Rebtel Boasts Milestones

February 10, 2012 6:39 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Mobile VoIP provider Rebtel today released some impressive numbers, announcing that it is growing at a rate of 500,000 users per month.

Review: Skype Phone and Adapter for Home Calling

September 22, 2011 8:00 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | Articles | Comments

With two new products, Skype has made it easier to make Internet calls from home phones, for savings on international calls and potentially also domestic ones.

Skype Buying Group Message System GroupMe

August 23, 2011 7:59 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

NEW YORK (AP) — Skype is expanding even before it gets absorbed by Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft Swipes Skype

May 10, 2011 8:25 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Well, it wasn't Facebook or Google that ended up with Skype, as had been rumored earlier in the week, but rather Microsoft.

Mobile Video Calling - A Way Forward

April 12, 2011 11:30 am | by Shamim Naqvi, Aylus Networks | Articles | Comments

With Skype recently reporting that, on average, 40 percent of Skype-to-Skype calls include video and Cisco projecting that video will be 66 percent of the world's mobile traffic by 2014, it is clear that consumption of mobile video is driving both the opportunities and the problems in today's networks.

Mobile Video Calls: Can You See Me Yet?

March 8, 2011 8:37 pm | by Maisie Ramsay | Articles | Comments

There was a time in the not-too-distant past when Skype video calls could only be placed on a computer. Now, the company’s technology runs on iOS and Android smartphones...

Skype Announces Mobile Partner Program

February 14, 2011 7:27 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Skype today announced a Mobile Partner Program for operators in markets with low 3G broadband penetration.

Skype Buys Qik, Ups Ante on Mobile Video

January 7, 2011 7:21 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Skype says it is buying mobile video company Qik in an effort to improve its video chat offerings.

Study: International Callers Spending $34-Month

November 5, 2010 8:37 am | by Monica Alleven | News | Comments

How many U.S. adults make international calls, and how much are they spending? Furthermore, why are they spending much at all when VoIP services are available?

Skype Launches Android App

October 5, 2010 9:02 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Android users can now make Skype calls over 3G and Wi-Fi. According to a release today from Skype.

Google, Skype Targeted in India Security Crackdown

September 2, 2010 8:19 am | by Erika Kinetz, AP Business Writer | News | Comments

India has widened its security crackdown, asking all companies that provide encrypted communications — not just BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion — to install servers in the country to make it easier for the government to obtain users' data.

Skype Comes to BREW Phones on VZW

August 18, 2010 8:16 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Skype and Verizon Wireless today announced that the Skype mobile application is now available on a variety of Verizon Wireless phones...

India Eyes Google, Skype in Security Crackdown

August 13, 2010 8:18 am | by Erika Kinetz, AP Business Writer | News | Comments

India may ask Google and Skype for greater access to encrypted information once it resolves security concerns with BlackBerrys...

Skype Readies $100M IPO

August 10, 2010 8:18 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

VoIP provider Skype yesterday announced that it has filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the SEC for a proposed initial public offering of its ordinary shares.

Fring Accuses Skype of Blocking

July 12, 2010 8:25 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Fring says that VoIP provider Skype is blocking all interconnectivity between the two services. But Skype says it's not to blame.

Skype Launches New 3G VoIP App for iPhone

June 1, 2010 8:14 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Skype announced the launch of the new version of its iPhone application. Available to download from the Apple App Store...

Skype Drops WinMo 7

May 13, 2010 8:16 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

Skype has apparently dropped plans to develop its mobile VoIP app for the next generation of the Windows Mobile operating system. ..

Tech Insights: The Significance of Verizon's Skype Deal

April 6, 2010 7:32 pm | by Elliott Drucker | Articles | Comments

At a joint press conference during the recent CTIA Wireless 2010 show in Las Vegas, Verizon Wireless and Skype provided information about their newly signed pact.