Raketu released its upgraded download client, Version 3.0. The new version has an updated interface to allow users to more easily navigate and use Raketu’s services, while improving the overall look and feel. The new version also supports Raketu’s new VideoCalling service that allows users to make free videocalls with their friends, family and business colleagues. The new VideoCalling is in addition to the existing communications, information, entertainment and social networking features where users can make international calls computer-to-computer, computer-to-phone and phone-to-phone, send sms-text messages, instant message, and email totally free or at Raketu’s ultra-low rates -- all from any device, anywhere in the world, mobile or desktop/laptop.

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Vonage announced on October 24, 2008 the Company received notification from the New York Stock Exchange that the Company had fallen below the continued listing standard, which requires a minimum average closing price of $1.00 per share over 30 consecutive trading days.

The Company has a period of six months, subject to possible extension, to bring its average share price back above $1.00. Under the NYSE rules, the Company's common stock will continue to be listed on the NYSE during the cure period, subject to the Company's compliance with other NYSE continued listing requirements. The Company plans to notify the NYSE that it intends to cure the deficiency.

Junction Networks OnSIP Hosted PBX users can download and use fring to enable OnSIP extension-to-extension VoIP calls and to place and receive calls using an Apple iPhone or other fring-compatible device over a Wi-Fi connection.

This means that mobile users are able to dial extension-to-extension calls within their PBXs as well as make calls to the PSTN as if they were using a traditional desk phone in an office. Additionally, users can receive calls to their mobile devices when someone dials their extensions when they are connected via Wi-Fi.

Research and Markets releases its "US Enterprise Business VoIP Integrated Access Services Expenditures by Size of Business, 2007-2012" report to their offering.

This Excel-based Data-rich Deliverable that is part of the Business IP subscription includes market intelligence on business expenditures on VoIP Integrated Access Services by size of business. Compass Intelligence defines Business IP as services used to carry and/or connect to the Internet. This category include Full and Fractional T1 and T3 connections, broadband services, dial-up Internet access, OC-X services and both TDM and VoIP-based Integrated Access. Compass Intelligence defines VoIP integrated access services as all integrated access services over IP connections that provide both voice and data access over a single connection. This would include VoCable, VoDSL and Voice over Packet services. Size of business includes Enterprise Business (Over 1000 employees). The Expert Guide for this deliverable is Kneko Burney. Forecasts are from 2007 through 2012 and include annual growth rate, as well as percentage of total market.

Logitech has agreed to acquire privately held SightSpeed for approximately $30 million in cash. SightSpeed is an award-winning provider of high-quality Internet video communications services. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in early November.

The acquisition of SightSpeed will provide Logitech with video calling technology and a software and services development team that can be focused on future video calling initiatives that can enable cross-platform video communications with an intuitive, lifelike experience, for people sitting in front of a personal computer or with their family in a living room.

VoIP is an increasingly widespread new technology that allows users to escape the tyranny of big telecom and make phone calls over the Internet. But while VoIP may be cheap and convenient, it's notoriously lacking in security. With little effort, attackers can eavesdrop on conversations, disrupt phone calls, inject content into existing conversations, change caller IDs, and access sensitive information—all without the awareness of the VoIP users making the phone calls.

Hacking VoIP approaches VoIP security from two angles, explaining VoIP's many security holes to both hackers and administrators. The book raises awareness of the importance of VoIP security, describes potential attacks, explains VoIP's biggest weaknesses, and offers solutions for protecting against potential exposure and attacks. Readers learn how to defend against VoIP attacks as they explore issues with VoIP security and the boundaries of VoIP protocols.

E911 is commanding even greater attention in the VoIP market as Monday's FCC ruling became more stringent and reports of casualties related to VoIP E911 limitations are publicized. Not only could the liability of ignoring emerging 911 capabilities be disastrous for a VoIP company, sales could also suffer as consumers are beginning to seriously evaluate 911 functionality in their voice buying decisions. To be competitive, VoIP companies are getting in front of FCC compliance and consumer demand for public safety. Historically, 911 technology enhancement was cost-prohibitive for VoIP providers, but rising IP-based E911 companies are allowing them to compete both on technology innovation and price, due to a lower cost infrastructure.

The FCC recently adopted new 911 rules for VoIP service providers. These rules, set out in the NET 911 Improvement Act signed into law by President Bush in July, require that VSPs have access to the 911 system and that their customers be able to make emergency calls that are routed directly to the local public safety answering point. 911 Enable provides an Emergency Routing Service that helps VSPs meet these requirements.

ooma has enhanced the ooma phone system with new features and services, delivering an unparalleled home telephone experience at a significant cost savings to consumers. Using ooma, households can save $400-$600 per month by eliminating costly phone services with only a fraction of ooma’s features. Find out what the latest ooma phone service includes after the jump.

In a tough economy, cutting costs becomes a top priority, and businesses and individuals who regularly make calls abroad may begin to think twice before picking up that phone. Many international callers are turning to a low-cost, easy-to-use service with a wide range of calling options. Beginning at 1.3 cents per minute, with no additional fees, VOXOFON international calling services allow customers to call using their computer, their land line, their cell phone, a smart phone, or even a calling card.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Telecom 2020: Transformation Strategies" report to their offering. Transformation strategies that carriers will follow as they adopt IP and Ethernet architectures.

The telecom industry will transform itself over the next decade in response to the demands for services that will increase network traffic by about a factor of 100 by 2020. At the same time telecom service revenues will grow at a much lower rate, which means that the cost of delivering each unit of bandwidth will have to fall by a factor of 100 to maintain profits.

Truphone launched a beta of its mobile internet telephony service, Truphone Anywhere, for BlackBerry smartphones. Truphone Anywhere brings simple, easy and cheap international calling to up to 40 million BlackBerry users across the world.

Truphone Anywhere works in 33 countries worldwide. It saves BlackBerry users from those countries money on the international calls they make from their home country. The service works alongside domestic service providers, but reduces international call costs to as little as £0.03/$0.06 per minute.

IPtimize has added three more network operators to its growing stable of IP phone and broadband system operator customers. The three new operators extend IPtimize’s reach across the Southern U.S. and into parts of Northern Mexico, providing more advanced, competitively packaged Digital Phone Services and hosted data management options across wireless and broadband networks. The IPtimize platform is specifically designed to improve the economics and performance of smaller voice or data providers entering the IP services arena.

M5 Networks has been chosen by Alianza to provide hosted VoIP phone service for its 12 offices in New York City. Employing three different phone service providers, Alianza frequently experienced equipment problems, multiple automated menus, and busy signals that made communicating with the community difficult; in addition, service disruptions threatened the non-profit's ability to run its programs and help its residents. As a critical resource in the community, Alianza decided to streamline and upgrade communications to maintain always-on availability to its residents while accommodating its rapid growth.