Bangladesh to licence VoIP provision

The Bangladeshi government has announced that it will sell VoIP licences to private operators in an auction in October 2007. The telecoms authorities in Bangladesh have reported that the government has.. more

UK launch for BlackBerry Curve 8310

The BlackBerry Curve 8310, launched recently by Vodafone and RIM in Germany, should soon be coming to the UK. The model is similar to 8300 Curve, but with the addition of.. more

3 UK provides HSDPA connectivity via USB modem

3UK is launching a new mobile broadband service for UK customers offering download speeds of up to 2.8Mbps via HSDPA connectivity. 3′s new ‘Turbo’ network will allow its customers to browse.. more

Ofcom releases annual communications market report

Ofcom has released its annual yearly Communications Market report, which covers fixed and mobile telecoms, TV, radio and Internet use in the UK during 2006. Highlights from the 332 page report include the following average daily usages of communications technologies: • the amount of time.. more

Exterity launches idaptor TriplePlay receiver

IPTV networking company Exterity has lauched idaptor, a new TriplePlay receiver which delivers and receives internet, TV and telephony to any end point across a local area network. The idaptor is designed for use by hotels, educational facilities and large companies who wish to connect.. more

Panasonic launches world's first LIFI HDTV

Panasonic is distributing a new line of High Definition LCD Rear Projection Display TVs featuring LIFI technology. Panasonic’s LIFI HD range includes the LCZ and LCX series. The LCZ series comes in 61-inch, 56-inch and 50-inch screen sizes, featuring 1080p resolution. They have a glossy.. more

EMC announces VoIP monitoring software

Infrastructure systems company EMC has launched Smarts VOIP Performance Manager and Smarts VOIP Performance Reporter to help companies manage their IP telephony system. The software allows companies to monitor, diagnose, and report on their VoIP system, with Performance Manager providing real-time data, while Performance Manager.. more

Improved Packet8 VoIP service from 8×8

8×8, Inc., originator of the Packet8 Broadband Phone Service, has announced several improvements to its Packet8 VoIP services. In particular, the Packet8 Freedom Unlimited residential calling service has been expanded to include unlimited calls to regular, non-mobile numbers in locations such as France, Italy, Spain,.. more

New US player in IPTV sector offering no-cost access

A relatively new IPTV service in the United States is offering completely no-cost access to more then 500 television channels using an ad-based model to provide viewers with content, and broadcasters with viewers. FreeTube is offering a variety of free Internet Television Channels using IP.. more

Qstik announces affordable Bluetooth USB Dongle

Qstik has launched an affordable Bluetooth USB Dongle which lets you connect a non-Bluetoothed PC or laptop with other Bluetooth enabled devices, including mobile phones, cameras, headsets, printers and GPS receivers. The dongle features A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) and AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile).. more