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New Telephony
New Telephony is an executive report on IP communications. It features the hottest news in context plus probing feature articles, the latest market statistics, technological developments, competitive intelligence and regulatory updates - all presented in a quick-read fashion.

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2005:The Year VoIP Grew Up New Telephony

2005: The Year VoIP Grew Up VoIP began the year as an upstart industry and ended it as an international phenomenon, adding tens of millions of subscribers. But even as the industry started to challenge entrenched monopolies, it was challenged in turn by regulation and its own success. Also inside . Time Warner leads VoIP subs; VoIP ICs gain traction; Next-gen equipment revenue rises. And, see what's new from amicima, Auvi, Sonus, Toshiba and Yak Communications.

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Profits: From Pipes or Services New Telephony

Profits: From Pipes or Services? - "You can't make money just as a pipe provider." Dire economic consequences are predicted if service providers end up selling just broadband pipes and no services. But are the forecasters right? Also inside . IEEE 802.16e standard approved; TalkSwitch, BroadVoice team; VoIP in Asia grows rapidly. And, see what's new from 3Com, Speakeasy, VOCAL Technologies and Zultys.

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FCC 'Heartbeat' a Killer for Nomadic VoIP New Telephony

FCC 'Heartbeat' a Killer for Nomadic VoIP - E911 proposal by AT&T to shut off VoIP if a phone is moved could end nomadic service and block Wi-Fi VoIP plans. Also inside . FCC VoIP deadline stands; 8x8, NGT claim E911 compliance; Cablemás plans VoIP in Mexico. And, see what's new from iGlass Networks, Inclarity, OneAccess, QoVox, RADCOM and Sigma Systems. 

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VoIP Sun Rises in Congress New Telephony

VoIP Sun Rises in Congress - The U.S. Congress has stepped in for the first time to develop legislation that addresses VoIP explicitly, as a key Senate committee voted unanimously to send a bill on VoIP E911 to the floor for a vote. Also inside . U.S. VoIP subs soar; Cisco debuts small-business VoIP; VoIP adoption helps verticals. And, see what's new from BroadSoft, Citrix, Empirix, Sangoma and Signate. 

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No PSTN Detours New Telephony

No PSTN Detours - SIP Trunking Goes Directly on IP. Also inside . Telco mergers keep nets open; RNK tests ATA with GPS for E911; Security slows SMB VoIP adoption. And, see what's new from Ascalade, Global Crossing, Toshiba and US LEC. 

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Looking Into Walled Gardens New Telephony

Looking Into Walled Gardens - Service providers have to figure out how open their networks will be in a fiercely competitive future. Also inside . SBC taps Lucent for IMS; CIOs make VoIP decisions; SMBs want multiservice gateways. And, see what's new from GlobalTouch, Kentrox, Qwest and VLM International. 

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Completing the VoIP Puzzle New Telephony

Completing the VoIP Puzzle - The news in VoIP today is not about new boxes - it's about connections. Also inside . XO joins Stealth VPF; OEN offers 'free' VoIP; Softswitch sales grow market. And, see what's new from GN Netcom, N-able, Onetel, RADCOM and US LEC. 

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IMS: A Golden Opportunity New Telephony

IMS: A Golden Opportunity - Large service providers are latching onto IMS as a kind of lifesaver, a technology that can pump additional value from their legacy networks even as they slowly retire those networks in favor of IP communications. Also inside . Multimedia apps shine at VON; Hosted IP PBX goes mobile; VoIP drives security appliances. And, see what's new from Concerto, Multi-Tech Systems, Sigma Software and VegaStream.

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VoIP Extends Its Reach New Telephony

VoIP Extends Its Reach - Get a preview of the new ideas and developments in VoIP that will debut at VON and thrive in the coming year. Also inside . FCC grants E911 reprieve; Global Crossing launches hosted PBX; Wireless VoIP to change mobile. And, see what's new from Ericsson, Firetide, Intrado, Meru and ShoreTel. 

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Moving to ‘Zero-Touch’ Provisioning New Telephony

Moving to 'Zero-Touch' Provisioning - New provisioning systems help VoIP providers install, authorize and bill new systems with ease. Also inside . 8x8 selects TMONE telesales; Enterprise VoIP soars in Europe; Solutions providers study desktops on the go. And, see what's new from Avocent, Global IP Sound, sentitO, Talk Free and TelCove. 

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Clipping the Wings of Cable VoIP New Telephony

Clipping the Wings of Cable VoIP FCC regulations could clip the wings of portable VoIP from cablecos. Also inside . TelCove debuts enterprise VoIP; SMB VoIP to reach 61 percent; IP carrier equipment market grows. And, see what's new from Actiontec, Brix and Vapps.

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E911 Enablers Suit Up for the FCC’s Deadline New Telephony

E911 Enablers Suit Up for the FCC's Deadline - Providers and developers implement interim VoIP solutions to comply with the FCC's November deadline for VoIP E911 to function as wireline emergency services. Also inside . Carrier VoIP investments pick up; Solutions providers are telcos, too; Viseon offers VoIP, IPTV. And, see what's new from TelEvolution, Excel Switching, Brooktrout, FERMA and Genesys.

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VoIP Gets Personal with One-Number Services New Telephony

VoIP Gets Personal with One-Number Services - One-number services allow you to call a person, not a device. Also inside . Euro VoIP hits $31 billion; Yesfone launches in Malaysia; Partners discuss bridging the VoIP CPE-network interoperability gap. And, see what's new from deltathree, ipUnplugged, RTX, NetIQ and TeleCommunication Systems.

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IP Endpoints Are Hot, Hot, Hot New Telephony

IP Endpoints Are Hot, Hot, Hot A variety of new endpoints ahs spilled over onto users' desks and into their pockets, delivering the exciting new features of VoIP. Also inside . Level 3 joins NENA; Juniper Networks discusses security beyond the device; VoWi-Fi appears to be the wave of the future. And, see what's new from 3Com, Axentra, Empirix, Nuasis and Siemens. 

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Telecom Goes Soft at SUPERCOMM New Telephony

Telecom Goes Soft at SUPERCOMM Interest in software peaks at SUPERCOMM. Get the latest news from SUPERCOMM and Wi-Fi/VoWi-Fi Planet. Also inside . VoIP proving grounds for IMS; residential VoIP to exceed $1 billion in 2005; and see what's new from ADTRAN, snom, Sonus and Teltel.com. 

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It’s Showtime for VoIP! New Telephony

It's Showtime for VoIP! VoIP headlines the SUPERCOMM show floor and conference program. Also inside . Anticipated CALEA rules drive growth in VoIP products and features; the U.S. Government clamors for VoIP tools; VoIP bypass profits become a smaller percentage of international voice income. And, see what's new from Integrated Research, Paraxip, Siemens and Toshiba. 

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Peer-to-Peer VoIP: Will It Ever Work? New Telephony

Peer-to-Peer VoIP: Will It Ever Work? Not only is P2P technology maturing, it is seeing practical applications. Also inside . CRTC maintains incumbent phone service rates; businesses small, medium and large give in to VoIP; interest in VoWi-Fi/cellular phones soars; VoIP providers slam FCC E911 decision. And, see what's new from CGI Group, Performance Technologies, PhoneRanger and Phonetag.

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Signs of the Times: Rural LECs Cultivate VoIP New Telephony

Signs of the Times: Rural LECs Cultivate VoIP Small rural telcos may not deploy VoIP in region, but they are using the technology to invade territories outside their borders. Also inside . Americans still have a low awareness of VoIP technology; PBX market growth is being fueled by IP; the FCC's vote on SBC's deregulation petition. And, see what's new from Zultys Technologies, Converged Access Inc., Sigma Software Solutions and Fluke Networks.

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VoIP Reaches Out to the Edges of the World New Telephony

VoIP Reaches Out to the Edges of the World In Asia and Latin America, VoIP is growing, but operators face an obstacle course of regulation, favoritism and tough physical conditions. Also inside . the broadband market will top 56 million subscribers by 2008; cablecos look to IP to enable the triple play; Victor Demjanenko, CTO of VOCAL Technologies Ltd., makes the case for custom operating systems in cost-efficient ATA design. See what's new from Alpha Telecom Inc. USA, Acterna LLC, ASC Telecom AG and Comdial Corp.

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VoIP Hangs Out a Shingle on Main Street New Telephony

VoIP Hangs Out a Shingle on Main Street being in retail means you've made it as a product but it doesn't always mean you're making money. Also inside . IP PBX systems make list of SMBs' top spending priorities while contact centers remain cautious about VoIP. And read the latest in FCC news and product news, including what's new from Skype, Nortel Networks, APconnections, Sony Electronics, Intrado and TCI.

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VoIP Retro: It IS Your Father’s Phone Service New Telephony

VoIP Retro: It IS Your Father's Phone Service VoIP providers are discovering consumers don't want to lose traditional telco services directory assistance, operator services and, of course, 911. Also inside . VoIP's lead counsel William Wilhelm raises concerns about applying traditional telephony taxation schemes to VoIP. And, read how Level 3 withdraws FCC petition, prolonging the debate over intercarrier compensation. 

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Cablecos, Telcos Advance to Consumer New Telephony

Cablecos, Telcos Advance to Consumer VoIP Playoffs who will win? And John Macario from Savatar explains why the telecom industry should listen to the SMB market when it comes to VoIP. Also inside . the latest news from VON Spring 2005; IP PBX sales and enterprise IP telephony are on the rise. And, see what's new from 8x8, Uniden, Aastra, Telchemy and Telco Systems. 

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Enterprise VoIP 2005: Reaching New Heights New Telephony

Enterprise VoIP 2005: Reaching New Heights Contrary to what some may think, VoIP will only continue to validate the telecom industry's distribution channel. As VoIP empowers the channel, enterprise VoIP solidifies the market with converged applications. Also inside . Wi-Fi providers target businesses with packaged VoIP; news from the Internet Telephony Expo; state regulators struggle with VoIP and consumer protection. And, see what's new from SpectraLink, Sony Electronics, GlowPoint and Meru Networks.

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Will Voice over Wi-Fi Leave Mobile in the Dust? New Telephony

Will Voice over Wi-Fi Leave Mobile in the Dust? As Wi-Fi gains ubiquity, the technology is merging into WiMAX and IP telephony. Could this trifecta speed to the winner's circle, leaving mobile far behind? Also inside . the promise of open-source; FCC's latest actions; BellSouth's trial of consumer VoIP services; VoIP business line sales surpassed TDM; SIP peering alliances form; Xten Networks' Robert Sparks talks about how proposals from the IETF may solve troubling security threats. And, see what's new from Conexant Systems, CNC, Polycom and others. 

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