A brief update on two new versions of the fring clients for Nokia Symbian & Windows Mobile released: First, fring for Symbian (version 3.35): with the huge support of the fring community, this version is all about addressing bugs, improving stability & enhancing sound quality. Also in this version we [...]

Barablu announces that its software is now fully compatible with Nokia's N95 smart phone. Barablu users can now use the N95 to call the mobiles and landlines of other online users anywhere in the world for free, as well as chat with them and receive video calls also for free. [...]

Nimbuzz announces the UK launch of an application to provide mobile users and online communities with "free calls, chat and more." Nimbuzz offers an all-in-one solution for free mobile VoIP calling, conference calling, instant messaging, chat and group chat, and photo and file sending across multiple IM communities, including Skype, [...]

Raketu will extend its free VoIP calling and sms-texting promotion. Consumers can take advantage of Raketu's free international calling and sms-texting promotion when they make a pre-payment. Users who pre-pay receive up to 1200 minutes (20 hours) international calling per month for 3 months to mobile and landline phones in [...]

In4S announces that its VoIP gateways for small and medium business, IP-Carrier Gateway and Mobile Gateway are compliant with Avaya Communication Manager. The VoIP gateways help Japanese small and medium businesses access a broader range of SIP VoIP services. Also, the Mobile Gateway enables connectivity between an Avaya IP Communications [...]

HelloSoft announce the launch of HelloMobileCommunicator-FMC for Nokia's E-Series devices. The S60 Platform is a software platform for mobile phones that uses Symbian OS. The S60 is currently amongst the leading smartphone platforms in the world. It is developed primarily by Nokia and licensed by them to other manufacturers. With [...]

Tpad announces the availability of a free SMS text service that will automatically setup a WiFi enabled mass-market mobile phone that will bring free or ultra low cost mobile VoIP calls to millions. The SMS text service is currently configured for Nokia's latest E and N series phones and will [...]

Digifonica is pleased to announce the launch of our consumer VoIP over WiFi service under the brand "JustCallMe". Embedded within a Nokia device, the IP Telecommunications solutions provided by Digifonica will allow customers to place VoIP calls directly from their phones. Customers can place and receive telephone calls from every [...]

Packet8 is offering a limited quantity of free, lifetime monthly service plans for early subscribers of the Packet8 MobileTalk mobile international calling service. Effective immediately, this special first come, first served offer entitles any residential or business customer who signs up for a MobileTalk account to free activation and monthly [...]

EQO expands its low-cost mobile VoIP service to over 200 countries. This now extends the availability of EQO's calling services from its original 30 countries to over 200 countries including India, Russia, the Philippines and Brazil. People from around the world have already been enjoying EQO's free application that brings [...]

CounterPath has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire FirstHand Technologies. The acquisition will allow CounterPath to combine its suite of softphone and server applications with Fixed Mobile Convergence solutions from FirstHand to deliver an integrated communications experience and empower workforces to go mobile. "Mobile VoIP technologies are in high [...]

Packet8 announces the launch of a no obligation, no fee trial program that lets customers of any U.S.-based wireless carrier experience the dialing simplicity and call quality of the Packet8 MobileTalk mobile VoIP international calling service at no charge. Introduced in late 2007, the Packet8 MobileTalk service removes the barriers [...]

Iqua announced the arrival of the Iqua SUN (BHS-603) solar-powered Bluetooth wireless headset in the U.S. Following its successful launch in Europe last year, the Iqua SUN will have its debut at next week's 2008 CES in Las Vegas and will hit U.S. store shelves and online retail sites in [...]

Worldwide sales of service provider next gen voice equipment are up 5% in 3Q07 from 2Q07 to $956.4 million, says Infonetics Research in its "Service Provider VoIP and IMS Equipment and Subscribers" report. Year-over-year, the next gen voice market is up 15%, the report shows. Other report highlights: The service [...]

Packet8 MobileTalk international calling service is now compatible with nearly 450 different mobile phones including Blackberry, Nokia, Palm, Motorola, Samsung and other popular makes and models. The Packet8 MobileTalk service seamlessly connects international calls from the mobile phone to the Packet8 digital VoIP network, enabling cell phone users to significantly [...]