Nimbuzz collaborates with Toshiba to develop optimised versions of the multi-award winning Nimbuzz Social Messaging application for its mobile communications division. The agreement will bring instant messaging and social networking capabilities to Toshiba's new high quality, high performance TG01 Handset.

Nimbuzz's best in class mobile social messaging client was selected by Toshiba to provide an application that integrates effortlessly with an individual's sophisticated and "hyper-connected" digital lifestyle. The two companies are working together to provide a device rich with communication features that enhance the usability of the Toshiba device and put all friends in one place.

Amatole Telecoms has selected VocalTec's Essentra VoIP solutions in partnership with RedLinx. The project includes the deployment of VocalTec's VoIP solution over Amatole Telecoms' WiMAX carrier-grade, converged IP network. VocalTec's Essentra solution will support Amatole Telecoms' requirement to provide customers with innovative residential and enterprise services, over a next-generation network architecture. This complete VoIP infrastructure will enable the provision of subscriber services at reduced cost, while enhancing service flexibility as well as the rapid deployment of value-adding services and applications.

Nuvio announces a “Soft Landing” program to assist SkyWi and OneConnectIP VoIP customers that have been recently affected by service disruptions. Nuvio’s “Soft Landing” Program waives activation fees to all current SkyWi and OneConnectIP customers. Additionally, Nuvio is waiving its yearly contract requirement for these customers. Nuvio has also obtained cooperation from some of the underlying telephone number carriers to minimize any potential for customer to lose phone numbers.

Vopium announces that its mobile VoIP service is available in the US, offering low-cost and free international mobile phone calls. By installing Vopium for free to any of the more than 500 supported GSM mobile handsets, US callers can immediately begin taking advantage of high-quality and affordable international calling. Once registered, all new users receive 30 free minutes of talk time and 100 free SMS. Consumers can view a step-by-step registration guide at Vopium.

8x8 provider of 8x8 Virtual Office and Packet8 announces that as of January 31, 2009, the business customer base for its IP telephony services exceeded 15,000 companies. Over the past two years, 8x8's business customer base has roughly tripled, with the majority of customers utilizing its flagship Virtual Office hosted PBX phone service, an IP based telecommunications solution that provides enterprise PBX features plus unlimited calling at a much lower cost than traditional PSTN services. In addition to its Virtual Office service, 8x8 also now offers hosted contact center and key system services as well as IP trunking solutions, all of which are designed to operate over existing public or private high speed Internet connections rather than managed data networks.

AT&T is reportedly working on a U-Verse IPTV box with Femtocell capabilities, claims an employee. This unit will cover TV, VoIP, internet and improve your cellular reception. Being the owner of a iPhone with fairly weak AT&T reception in portions of my apartment complex, I'm excited to hear any news on Femtocell's to help improve my cell phone coverage.

The all-in-one box is supposed to come in 2010, while U-Verse continues to expand throughout the U.s. However, in addition to this news comes the 3G Microcell, AT&T's stand alone Femtocell pictured (right), is confirmed to be out in Q2 of 2009.

VocalTec has received full Class-5 and all other necessary certification for its Essentra BAX softswitch from the Ministry of Communications in Russia. After successful testing and evaluation by Infocom, the Russian Center of Examination and Certification, VocalTec’s Essentra BAX Class-5 softswitch solution received Class-5 certification, for both the local and transit node. These certificates complement Essentra’s existing Class-4 certification. They also validate that VocalTec’s Essentra solution meets all mandatory quality, functionality, legal and interoperability requirements, for commercial deployment throughout Russia.

Telekenex has reached agreement with One Connect IP to offer One Connect IP existing VoIP customers a migration path to Telekenex Hosted VoIP service. Telekenex Hosted VoIP is a fully hosted and managed business-grade telephony solution with no up-front capital expenditure.

The goal is to provide a seamless transition and maintain service uptime for One Connect IP customers without losing any of their current features. As a result, One Connect IP customers can keep all of their existing onsite equipments and can maintain all their existing PBX features. Additionally, customers migrated over to the Telekenex Hosted VoIP service will take advantage of the larger range of services that Telekenex offers, over a larger private national footprint.

Beacon Solutions has been chosen by a leading operator of casinos and related hotel and entertainment facilities to install and maintain an extensive VoIP telecommunications system for their newly consolidated Operations Center in Las Vegas. The project has been initiated and will be implemented in three phases over the next few months. The already completed Phase one included installing and integrating the VoIP system along with a Telecom Expense Management system to assist with cost containment and management.

Buzz Inc's, BuzzTel is releasing a corporate VoIP service. The service carries an annual fee of $500 and provides 2 Virtual Phones numners anywhere in the world, Unlimited calling to USA, Canada,(Landlines and Mobiles) China and Europe (landlines). Buzz offers Crystal Clear VoIP calling and can be used from your existing phone network, mobiles, smartphones and iPhones.

ooVoo releases its newest version of high quality and face-to-face video chat service. ooVoo 2.0 continues to raise the standards for online video communication by introducing added free and premium priced features including: video chat rooms with no downloads necessary to use, improved friend search capabilities, and enhanced functionality to connect globally with family, friends and colleagues. ooVoo's popular video calls -- more than 1 million+ video calls are conducted monthly on its platform -- are as easy as a phone call, compatible with PC and MAC and work with a range of webcams.

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8x8, provider of 8x8 Virtual Office and Packet8 broadband business announces that its IP Hosted Key System business phone service received a "Best of Show Award" in the "Most Innovative Product" category at Technology Marketing Corporation's INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference and EXPO East 2009 which was held February 2 - 4 in Miami Beach, Florida.

JAJAH announces a complete revamp of the iPod touch, turning the device into a fully functioning mobile phone for consumers. The new capability, available as a white label solution, enables carriers as well as non-carriers to launch the service under their own brand and provide their customers with the ability to make low-cost phone calls and send SMS text messages to any phone in the world from their iPod touch. To use the service, end users only require an iPod touch and a Wi-Fi connection, with no need for a SIM card or contract.

According to Apple, "If an Application requires or will have access to the carrier network, then additionally such Application: ... May not have VoIP functionality." thus paving the way for Buzz Technologies mobile VoIP service to be used on all iPhones around the World. www.12buzz.com has developed a line of Callback services which provides customers with three unique ways for making inexpensive calls around the world. No new equipment is needed; you use your existing telephone or mobile phone. It is as easy as using the web, sending an SMS message from your mobile phone or dialing a local access number to initiate a Callback call.