Category: VoiP
Review: Parrot Conference
The propaganda Conference calling and mobile phones are two technologies that have seldom crossed paths, but it does make a kind of sense. Most offices won’t have a fixed-line conference phone system fitted to every meeting room and although…
Philips VOIP841 – VoIP calling without the PC
Another attempt at shifting VoIP calling towards the mass market is the Philips VOIP841, a Skype Certified DECT cordless phone that offers net calls without the PC. Easy to install, the VOIP841 connects directly to a broadband Ethernet modem for…
Sennheiser PC121 Skype headset
Sennheiser has a new range of VoIP headsets on the market, promising decent quality, but at a reasonable price. Typical of which is the Sennheiser PC121 Skype headset. The PC121 is a small in-ear monaural headset, good enough for…
Interview: The Cloud's Owen Geddes on why public Wi-Fi isn't just for suits
Wi-Fi hotspots are mainly useful for business types, right? Great for catching up with emails over a Latte or seven, while barking out PowerCommands in a series of VoIP calls with your minions. But thanks to the pricing, not that…
Jajah Mobile Web – VoIP calling through the browser of your smartphone
Jajah is no stranger to the pages of Tech Digest. If you missed our previous coverage, it's a VoIP service that requires you just to register online. After that, enter both your number and the number you intend to call…
Futiro's designer Skype handsets
Spotted over at Shiny Shiny and pictured above (if you can make them out from the dark and mysterious product shots) are these Skype handsets by Futiro, featuring the usual technology, but with an added ingredient – award-winning design….
Skype release version 2.5 for Mac with enhanced SMS and conferencing facilities
Skype have just released version 2.5 of their Internet commuication/VoIP software for Mac, and it offers improved features including cheap SMS calls and multi-user conference calls. It's been in beta since November last year, but now the creators obviously think…
fring – VoIP calling over your Wi-Fi or 3G network with your Symbian handset
Fancy using your mobile handset for VoIP over an existing network? You can with fring and a Symbian handset. Based on mVoIP (mobile VoIP) technology, fring is a free, PC-independent, downloadable mobile phone application that enables anyone with a compatible…
LINDY introduce USB audio adapter for VoIP users
LINDY have introduced their USB 2.0 Audio Adapter which they're aiming at VoIP users who want to make and receive calls independently of their main sound system. Instead of having to switch between headsets and speakers, users can set up…
Skype announces new pricing policy and connection fee
Skype has announced its latest pricing policy, which includes some price cuts, a new all-in package deal and the introduction of a connection fee for users. The subscription package is Skype Pro, which offers free calls to national landlines (after…
