By 2012 over half of mobile VoIP users will reside in North America and Europe. A new study from Juniper Research has found that Mobile VoIP services will develop significantly faster in developed markets due to the direct correlation between 3G roll outs and the take up of mobile VoIP. This is the case even though mVoIP traffic volumes may eventually be higher in developing markets due in part to the calling patterns of migrant workers, according to the study Mobile Voice Strategies: mVoIP Opportunities & Business Models, 2010-2015.

Compunetix is pleased to announce that KPN has added VoIP to its CONTEX Summit-based public service conferencing offer. KPN uses CONTEX Summit collaboration media processors with both VoIP and PSTN calls on the same system without the use of external gateways. Voice calls maintain the reliability and quality of service that has become a benchmark in the industry, regardless of whether a call is VoIP or ISDN. The Compunetix VoIP solution easily passed the rigorous certification testing with the Ericsson VoIP Connect SIP trunking interface -- a testament to Summit interoperability and versatility. The VoIP launch marks a significant milestone for KPN as they expand their service offering and more efficiently manage operations. KPN uses Compunetix CONTEX Summits for reservationless and event conferencing services.

Speakeasy and Best Buy announce the extension of their free phone offer, which has successfully eliminated one of the last barriers to VoIP adoption. In March, Speakeasy began offering free Polycom SoundPoint IP 321 VoIP-enabled phones to new business customers who purchase unlimited or global Hosted Voice calling plans and have a minimum of five lines. The promotion was so successful that Speakeasy has made the decision to extend the promotion through the end of June.

Virtual PBX has expanded its Open VoIP Peering service to include support of any SIP-compliant phones. Users of any SIP-compliant softphone or desktop phone can now tap into the benefits of the Virtual PBX Open VoIP Peering service. This service allows small businesses to take advantage of the robustness and features of traditional hosted PBX services and leverage the cost-effectiveness of VoIP technology. Today’s announcement allows customers more freedom to mix and match SIP-compliant phones with Virtual PBX’s hosted PBX services.

Digi has selected VocalTec's VoIP solution as part of its plan to launch Cambodia's first triple-play service. VocalTec will provide its core Voice-over-IP solutions accompanied by a wide range of supporting applications and prepaid billing solutions. This broad offering will enable Digi to provide VoIP services to both enterprise and residential users in Cambodia. VocalTec's Class-5, Essentra BAX, VoIP Application Server will enable Digi to offer its subscribers the latest in IP telephony services. Additionally, the deployment includes VocalTec's Essentra EX, VoIP Peering Manager and Essentra iCX, Integrated SIP-to-SS7 solution, which provide complete Class-4 capabilities including secure interconnection between disparate VoIP networks, as well as seamless interconnection to legacy PSTN environments.

PortaOne announces a new partnership with TelcoBridges following successful interoperability testing between Tmedia products and PortaOne's PortaSwitch VoIP call control and billing management software platform. The announcement, made at International Telecommunications Week 2010, assures telecom service providers not only of seamless operation between the products, but also a combination of reliability, scalability and system flexibility suitable for today's most demanding network and market requirements.

Spurred by the lure of low cost, the unregulated and unprotected Internet–based telephone services are expected to produce major insurance losses according to a report issued by NJ-based telephone technology development and licensing company, Emerson Development.

The report, “VoIP Security Review: Insurance”, states that the discount VoIP telephone service, which is rapidly being adopted in the U.S. and throughout the world, is causing a shift from the reliable, secure traditional telephone network now in use, to an Internet environment of extreme risk.

Verizon Global Wholesale's VoIP minutes of use grew more than 200 percent in 2009, compared with the previous year. This trend continues a growth trajectory that began with the launch of Verizon's wholesale VoIP portfolio in 2000.

"Since we launched our VoIP portfolio 10 years ago, we've seen steady growth reflecting customer desire for reliable, cost-effective IP voice services," said Mike Millegan, president of Verizon Global Wholesale. "And, as this market grows, we continue to add new VoIP services while enhancing our existing portfolio."

Global Crossing announces they are working together to expand the videoconferencing experience Global Crossing offers its customers, which now includes highly scalable and feature-rich, on-demand video-streaming.

Global Crossing is using ON24's industry-leading Webcast Center platform and Virtual Show solution in support of its suite of videoconferencing collaboration services to offer customers an interactive tool reaching audiences of thousands worldwide. Customers can leverage Global Crossing's offer to deliver a single online video platform that combines real-time, interactive and community-building capabilities of the social web with online content creation, analytics, and control.

Voxbone announces that Rebtel's new iPhone application brings one-click dialing to its iNum numbers by allowing users to generate a local phone number that will map to an iNum for any contact in their address book directly from their handset. As a result, people will be able to call iNums – with no access number or PIN to remember – by clicking on a contact icon from over 50 countries for the cost of a local call.

Vonage announces that Amichay Oren has been appointed Vice President, Research and Development. Mr. Oren will be responsible for driving Vonage's technology strategy, evolving the Company's IP-based communications platform and developing its next generation mobile and web-based products. He will lead technology teams in Holmdel, New Jersey and Tel Aviv, Israel. He will be located in Tel Aviv, Israel.

"Amichay has a proven track record as an innovative technologist in VoIP and mobile applications development," said Chief Executive Officer, Marc Lefar. "He will be instrumental in expanding the capabilities of our network to deliver new products to our customers.

Sparkplug will be expanding its wireless broadband presence in Arizona through the acquisition of certain business assets from MetroBridge Networks. Under the terms of the newly signed definitive agreement, Sparkplug will acquire MetroBridge's assets operating in Phoenix, Ariz., including all customer contracts, network infrastructure and related assets. This acquisition will contribute immediate positive EBITDA to the company and provide deeper coverage in Mesa and South Phoenix. It will also increase Sparkplug's Points of Presence in the Valley by 33 percent and bolster its customer base by 13%.

Grandstream Networks announces interoperability with Metaswitch Networks that will bring Grandstream’s affordable SIP/VoIP enterprise voice CPE solutions to Metaswitch service provider customers. Carriers can now offer Grandstream’s affordable GXP series of SIP telephones to enterprise and call center customers worldwide in need of advanced IP functionality like XML capabilities. For enterprise and residential customers seeking a more advanced, integrated multimedia experience and instant access to real-time web and social multimedia applications, Grandstream’s award-winning GXV3140 IP multimedia phone is available.

Mobile VoIP is no longer just hype, but has become a credible threat to traditional voice revenues. Considering that it is only a matter of time until Internet protocol becomes the principal transport for various access technologies, an ambitious group of mobile VoIP start-up companies are creating a paradigm shift in the way users communicate with each other, with voice services moving to a true Internet era of Telco 2.0.

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Impact of Mobile VoIP on Next Generation Cellular Networks, finds that that at the end of 2008, approximately $605.8 million of mobile VoIP revenues were generated in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. This is expected to grow to $29.57 billion by 2015. The technologies covered in this research service are high-speed packet access, third-generation long-term evolution, global system of mobile communications, IP multimedia subsystem, HSPA+, general packet radio service, VoIP and SIP.

Windstream announces the expansion of its converged communications services to Omaha, Neb. Windstream's Integrated Solutions combines voice, data and Internet services over a single connection for maximum value and flexibility.

Windstream Integrated Solutions is a cutting-edge product that provides Omaha businesses with all critical phone and Internet services with exceptional voice quality and equally fast upload and download speeds. Since this product is fully managed by Windstream, businesses no longer have to deal with the stress of maintaining their business phone system and Internet. Windstream provides everything a business needs: equipment, installation, maintenance, support, updates and more, therefore eliminating the expense of purchasing new equipment.