Voip Archives - Tech Digest

Modern Communication Trends Transforming Small Business Operations

Technology has transformed small businesses, with many communication tools now faster and more efficient. Modern technology is required for small businesses in the UK to survive and connect with external customers and internal teams. Instead of emails or phone calls, there are faster, more integrated tools today, such as messaging apps, video conferencing, and Voice…

24 October 202424 October 2024 Chris Price Business tips

Office phone ‘will be extinct by 2036’ predicts Ringover

Business communications group Ringover predicts that although the pandemic gave new life to traiditional office phones, they’ll be no more by the year 2036. Data from Ofcom has shown that the number of business landlines in the UK has dropped by 44.1% from 10.2 million in 2009, to just 5.7 million in 2021, with the trend set…

21 June 202321 June 2023 Chris Price News

Why Many People Are Switching to VoIP Calls?

The telecommunications industry is constantly evolving. With the upsurge in affordable internet connections, many people are moving away from landlines and pre-paid voice calls to VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). This technology allows businesses and individuals to receive and place calls over the internet using apps like Skype, Messenger, WhatsApp, Google Voice, and more. In…

11 January 202313 February 2023 Tech Digest Correspondent video conferencing

Alternative internet connectivity for homes and businesses in rural locations

Reliable internet connectivity is a necessity in our current time, but there are real geographic disparities between urban and rural areas. If you’re in a rural area, you may find that it’s tough to get the internet connectivity you need. A lack of infrastructure often means that internet speeds can be significantly slower than for…

3 November 202118 March 2022 Chris Price Broadband, News

Is it time to switch to VOIP?

When it comes to office communications, one thing has remained central to running a successful business for the last 80 years or so, and that is the need for a telephone line. It is testament to the usefulness of the telephone that we still rely so heavily on it to this day. When starting a…

17 December 20177 October 2021 Chris Price Business tips, VoiP

Skype gift cards hit the UK highstreet

Skype will be introducing prepaid gift cards to the UK highstreet after signing deals with a number of leading UK shops. The voice and video calling service will now offer £10 and £20 gift cards, stocked in 1,400 Asda, Currys,…

5 November 2012 Gerald Lynch Skype, Tech Digest news

Using Skype in Ethiopia could lead to 15 years in prison

The Ethiopian government has made it a criminally offence to use VoIP services like Skype or Google Talk in their country, punishable by as much as 15 years in prison. The bans also extend to social networking features that make…

15 June 2012 Gerald Lynch Skype, Tech Digest news, VoiP

Skype 5.8 Windows update adds 1080p video chat

Skype has been updated to version 5.8 for Windows PCs, bringing 1080p Full HD video chat to the table. So long as you've got a Full HD webcam, an internet connection that can manage consistent 2Mbps upload and download…

3 February 2012 Gerald Lynch Skype, Tech Digest news, VoiP

Second time lucky: Skype for iPad hits the App Store

First Skype giveth, then Skype taketh away. Then they… er… giveth backeth. The official Skype app has now gone live on the App Store, just hours after it was pulled by the developers. "To ensure your best Skype experience, we've…

2 August 2011 Gerald Lynch iPad, iPad apps, Skype, Tech Digest news

Messagenet Talk start-up VoIP sets sights on Skype crown

Messagenet Talk, a new voice-over-internet and texting application for PCs, Macs, iPads, iPod touches and iPhones launches today, looking to offer a simple, cheap alternative to Skype and Google Voice. Offering free calls to PC and Macs, Messagenet Talk's main…

28 July 2011 Gerald Lynch Tech Digest news, VoiP

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-advertisement	1 year	Set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie records the user consent for the cookies in the "Advertisement" category.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
CookieLawInfoConsent	1 year	CookieYes sets this cookie to record the default button state of the corresponding category and the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

Cookie	Duration	Description
__atuvc	1 year 1 month	AddThis sets this cookie to ensure that the updated count is seen when one shares a page and returns to it before the share count cache is updated.
__atuvs	30 minutes	AddThis sets this cookie to ensure that the updated count is seen when one shares a page and returns to it before the share count cache is updated.

Cookie	Duration	Description
at-rand	never	AddThis sets this cookie to track page visits, sources of traffic and share counts.
disqus_unique	1 year	Set to record internal statistics for anonymous visitors.
uvc	1 year 1 month	addthis.com sets this cookie to determine the usage of addthis.com service.
_ga	1 year 1 month 4 days	Google Analytics sets this cookie to calculate visitor, session and campaign data and track site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognise unique visitors.
_gat_gtag_UA_*	1 minute	Google Analytics sets this cookie to store a unique user ID.
_ga_*	1 year 1 month 4 days	Google Analytics sets this cookie to store and count page views.
_gid	1 day	Google Analytics sets this cookie to store information on how visitors use a website while also creating an analytics report of the website's performance. Some of the collected data includes the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.
__gads	1 year 24 days	Google sets this cookie under the DoubleClick domain, tracks the number of times users see an advert, measures the campaign's success, and calculates its revenue. This cookie can only be read from the domain they are currently on and will not track any data while they are browsing other sites.

Cookie	Duration	Description
IDE	1 year 24 days	Google DoubleClick IDE cookies store information about how the user uses the website to present them with relevant ads according to the user profile.
loc	1 year 1 month	AddThis sets this geolocation cookie to help understand the location of users who share the information.
skimGUID	10 years	Set by Slimlinks, this cookie is a unique identifier provided to each device for log analysis to determine the number of unique users for various parts of skimresources.com.
test_cookie	15 minutes	doubleclick.net sets this cookie to determine if the user's browser supports cookies.
_ir	session	This is a Pinterest cookie that collects information on visitor behaviour on multiple websites. This information is used on the website, in order to optimize the relevance of advertisement.
__gpi	1 year 24 days	Google Ads Service uses this cookie to collect information about from multiple websites for retargeting ads.

Cookie	Duration	Description
wp_api	past	Description is currently not available.
wp_api_sec	past	Description is currently not available.
xtc	1 year 1 month	Description is currently not available.

Hackers stole $2.2bn of crypto this year, AI can distinguish between US and Scottish whiskies

Apple urged to scrap AI feature, ChatGPT joins WhatsApp

Illegal online casinos using Roblox, Apple working on foldable laptop, phone?

Social Media firms given ‘last chance’ in UK, MG to launch semi-solid-state EV in 2025

Astro Bot Wins Game of the Year, DS No 8 EV boasts range of 469 miles

Chatbot encouraged teen to kill parents, Apple Intelligence comes to UK

Tag: Voip