Phones & VOIP

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DualSim's BlueSIM is a mobile phone accessory that looks like a regular desktop phone

engin's oneHUB is an an all-in-one unit that allows you to use VoIP and regular landline services through the same cordless handset

Plantronics .Audio 355 PC headset

The Plantronics .Audio 355 headset can be used for VoIP or voice chatting in online games.

ooVoo

If you rely on free video calls for work and for fun, and you need video-specific tools, such as three-way calling, consider ooVoo.

Logitech ClearChat Premium

This cheap and simple Logitech headset offers decent sound quality and a good microphone.

Plantronics .Audio DSP 400

A headset designed for voice, music and games.

Plantronics CS70N

This Bluetooth headset from Plantronics offers hands-free calling for offices.

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Latest Articles

Article | 11/05/2011 Ballmer: Microsoft won't tie Skype to Windows

Microsoft will integrate Skype's calling features into many of its key products, including Office, the Xbox and its Windows Phone software, but it wil...

Article | 24/03/2011 Another iPad 2 problem: Glitchy Facetime

Some iPad 2 users who expected a flawless product are instead finding a handful of problems with their shiny new tablets. The latest is a freezing iss...

Article | 19/03/2011 GNU Free Call: An open source Skype alternative

There's no denying that Skype is by far the most ubiquitous VoIP service today, but a new project launched this week aims to create an open source alt...

Article | 18/02/2011 Skype looks to developing markets for growth

Skype is looking toward developing markets for its mobile business as the popular voice-over-Internet Protocol service seeks to grow its presence in p...

Article | 4/02/2011 Still no phone for 70,000 in cyclone zone

Telstra says 70,000 customers remain without landline telephone services in the region struck by Cyclone Yasi.

Article | 4/01/2011 Skype still operating in China despite reports of ban

Skype and other Internet phone services continue to operate in China days after media reports said the country's government was cracking down on them.

Article | 21/12/2010 VHA CEO issues 3G apology

Vodafone Hutchison Australia (ASX: VHA) has apologised to customers for recent problems with its 3G network upgrade.

Article | 22/12/2010 Microsoft touts 1.5M Windows Phone 7 smartphones sold

Microsoft today said makers of phones running its new Windows mobile operating system had sold 1.5 million handsets since the October launch of Window...

Article | 15/12/2010 Conroy proposes terms for convergence review

Communications minister, Stephen Conroy, has proposed the terms of reference for a wide-ranging review of Australia's telecom and media regulation.

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Latest Slideshows

History of Video Calls: From Fantasy to Flops to Facetime

A visual history of the science and sci-fi of phone calls you can see. (And, no, it didn't start with The Jetsons.)

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So you think you know Skype?

With Skype's legal troubles now cleared up, it's a good time to learn more about the company than just what features it offers. Here 10 questions designed to give you a better understanding of the peer-to-peer VoIP vendor.

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