Research commissioned by Viatel has found that 43% of IT directors still believe that VoIP networks are inherently insecure. This figure rises to over half in the financial services and manufacturing sectors (56%). However, it is significant that despite this continued concern over the security of VoIP, companies aren't being put off adopting the technology with two thirds saying they don't see the perceived security issues as a deterrent. Organisations clearly see the 50% cost savings and advanced functionality of VoIP as significant enough reason to make the switch and are overriding their security fears in favour of cost savings and features. In addition, companies are clearly comfortable with the reliability of VoIP - with two thirds (67%) of those questioned saying they believe that today's IP networks are robust enough to carry voice, rising to an astounding 80% in the financial services sector.

CrystalVoice Communications, Inc., a leading provider of Voice over Internet software solutions, and United Online, Inc., a leading provider of consumer Internet subscription services, announced that CrystalVoice's enterprise-class Internet protocol (IP) voice communications software is the core voice quality technology within the newly launched NetZero Voice, Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) Internet phone service.

The software enables United Online to deliver quality Internet phone calling over both dial-up and broadband Internet connections, utilizing CrystalVoice's patented Acoustic QoS technology. The CrystalVoice technology continually monitors the voice flow over the Internet and is able to make real-time data and acoustic adjustments that compensate for low-bandwidth availability or variable Internet conditions. CrystalVoice allows NetZero Voice to deliver high quality calling with a fraction of the bandwidth that other solutions require.

Peer 1 Network Enterprises, Inc. announced that Vonage Canada has selected Peer 1 to provide Internet infrastructure for Vonage Canada's Internet phone service roll-out to a growing number of Canadian homes and businesses.

Vonage Canada and its parent company Vonage Holdings Corp. currently supply more than 1,000,000 customers in North America with telephone service over the Internet, providing customers with a reliable network and secure infrastructure for dependable, trustworthy service. To further expand its network, Vonage Canada sought to partner with an Internet network and infrastructure provider that could provide world-class service uptime, full redundancy and disaster recovery solutions to minimize service disruptions. As consumer acceptance of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) grows, and more people subscribe to Vonage Internet Phone Service, Peer 1 Network's scalability across numerous locations becomes even more critical.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) won't require Internet phone service providers to disconnect customers who don't have reliable 911 emergency call service (E911).

The FCC issued a notice late Monday said, "providers that have not achieved full 911 compliance by Nov. 28, will not be forced to discontinue such service to any existing customers."

At the same time, the FCC expects providers to discontinue marketing their Internet call service and accepting new customers in areas where the companies are not routing 911 calls to emergency response centers, even if the subscribers would have access to "basic" 911 service.

IGONET is launching now and a lot of people will benefit from the service which they can save about $500/year for the phone bills they are already paying. The features are great with unlimited local and long distance calling to USA, Canada and more than 20 countries worldwide and also 911 accepted for just $29.95/month.

The conversation is like a pin drop crisp and clear just like any other telephone or cell phone service provider. This will revolutionize the telecommunication industry that all you need is a high speed internet may it be DSL, Cable or Broadband. Be the first to use this service before your neighbor does and you will highly benefit from the features that you cannot find in other Telephone Company. We have officially launched now and you can sign up and order thru our website http://www.igonet.com. You will be ask for a code and be sure to put the code "zaphire97". Again the code is zaphire97.

General Bandwidth, a leading Voice over IP (VoIP) equipment manufacturer enabling rapid deployment and new service revenue generation over broadband networks, has been selected by Falcon Broadband, a fiber-to-the-premises, cable, and wireless service provider based in Colorado, to enable the launch of its SIP-based Voice over IP (VoIP) service offering.

Falcon Broadband is deploying this new service to customers over its own broadband networks as well as other broadband networks, using General Bandwidth's G6(R) Universal Media Gateway in conjunction with a SIP-based Next Generation call control platform. In addition, the G6 platform is being used concurrently to deliver Class 5-based Voice over IP (VoIP) services to Falcon Broadband's customers on their fiber-to-the-premises network. Future plans include using the G6 platform to deliver dynamic T1 VoIP services to businesses.

Aegis Communications Group Inc., a worldwide transaction-based business process outsourcing company, has awarded AT&T a $17 million networking services contract. The five-year agreement renews and expands a longstanding relationship between the two companies and provides Aegis and its clients the benefits of scale and cutting-edge technology.

Aegis enables clients to make customer contact programs more profitable and drive efficiency in back office processes. AT&T will provide Aegis with a network-based Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network (IP VPN) solution using Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) technology. The AT&T solution will enable Aegis to transition to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and connect seven of its locations with significantly increased bandwidth and faster speeds.

SMS@ctive Technologies Corp. is pleased to announce that it will soon start integration of T-Bar with its Chinese partner's VOIP platform.

In China, broadband IP phone (VOIP) has become a new major avenue for operators to share in the voice market especially in the long distance call market. As demand for new communication services from users increases gradually, it is evident that broadband IP phone will soon become a significant player in China's telecommunications field.

Verso Technologies, a leading provider of packet-based solutions, announced today a paid trial of Verso's NetSpective M-Class Solution to filter Skype and other peer to peer (P2P) communications with a Tier-One carrier based in China. The trial is for an initial city level deployment and part of a sale for the fourth quarter of 2005, subject to customer acceptance.

The trial marks the introduction of the NetSpective M-Class with Skype filtering technology, a first of its kind carrier-grade application filter for mobile operators offering a bandwidth optimization and content management tool specifically for the mobile carrier market.

i2Telecom International, Inc., an emerging leader in Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) products and services announced the worldwide launch of a Macintosh version of its highly successful VoiceStick - an ultra-portable VoIP softphone. The Mac version is immediately available for free download from the company's web site www.voicestick.com. Customers who download the Mac version and purchase one of the company's service plans will immediately be able to make low-cost, long-distance VOIP telephone calls from anywhere to anywhere in the world over the Internet using their Mac Portable or Desktop computer. The Mac version of VoiceStick will run on any Mac platform running one of the latest Mac OS X releases (Tiger or Panther). The Mac version includes all the features packaged with the Windows version but delivers them to the User in the customary Mac format - a highly polished and intuitive user interface. When coupled with i2Telecom's patent-pending i2Bridge, customer's will be able to access their VoiceStick account using their cell phone for greatly enhanced cost-savings.

Covad Communications Group, Inc., announced that
Covad was distinguished with three separate awards for its continued excellence in business-class VoIP. The Service Provider Awards were bestowed based on data collected from a variety of sources including TMC editorial staff, International Packet Communications Consortium (IPCC) executives, and the readers of INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine, and identified truly market-driving VoIP communications providers.

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pulvermedia and CMP Media announced an all-star speaker lineup for IP.4.IT -- the IP communications industry's premier event targeting the enterprise -- scheduled for November 14-16 at the Rio Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The conference organizers also announced that VON pioneerJeff Pulver, world renowned author and former high ranking technologist of the U.S. Department of Defense and acting CIO of NASA, Paul A. Strassmann, andthe "Godfather of SIP," Dr. Henry Sinnreich will host book signing events for their respective books during the show.

IP.4.IT explores the impact of IP communications technology -- from a voice, video and collaborative application perspective. The event provides aforum for C-level executives, IT managers, enterprise architects, and telecom managers to share their thoughts and ideas and the possibilities for the enterprise while exploring in detail how Internet infrastructure is being applied to enterprise communications. The conference program features more than 125 speakers, including keynotes from the following industry leaders:

United Online, Inc., a leading provider of consumer Internet subscription services, has launched NetZero Voice, a Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone service that provides local and long distance calling over dial-up and broadband Internet connections. With a free computer-to-computer calling plan and the limited time offer of three months free* on its pay plans, NetZero Voice brings free domestic long distance calling to consumers just in time for the holiday season.

The NetZero Voice Internet phone service works with virtually any ISP service, dial-up or broadband, and allows the huge universe of global dialup users, including the estimated 45 million U.S. users, the opportunity to finally enjoy Internet phone calling, which has previously been available predominantly for broadband. There are five value-priced NetZero Voice calling plans ranging from free to $14.95 per month. To sign up for a pay service a U.S. billing address is required. The first three months for NetZero Voice pay plans are free for a limited time.

Lingo, Inc., one of the largest independent U.S. Voice over IP phone service companies, today further increased cost savings for international calling through its VoIP calling plans. Lingo's unlimited international VoIP phone service plan charges have been reduced, up to 37%, to $49.95 per month for residential customers and $69.95 per month for small business customers.

The Lingo Unlimited International VoIP phone service plans provide international callers the opportunity to use their broadband Internet connections and regular phones to call abroad as often as they like. Like other Lingo VoIP offerings, the plan also includes unlimited phone calls in the U.S., Puerto Rico and to Canada.

i2Telecom International, Inc., a pioneer in ultra-portable Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) products and services, announced that it has been named a winner of the prestigious "VoIP Service Provider Award" at Technology Marketing Corporation INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference and EXPO Los Angeles 2005. TMC reports that the conference, attended by over 8,000 people last week at the Los Angeles Convention Center, was the best-attended VoIP conference ever held. The VoIP Service Provider awards are presented to companies selected by the industry's most objective editorial team based on the company's significance, originality and innovation.

"i2Telecom and their innovative VoiceStick, are recognized as true pioneers for their company's contribution to the significant growth of VoIP," said TMC president and conference chairman, Rich Tehrani. "Their innovation and commitment to quality attract serious prospects to their service offerings."