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Articles tagged with: Skype and Iphone
eBay Confirms Skype Disposal - Via Stock Market Floatation
eBay has announced that it plans to separate skype from the company, beginning with an initial public offering that is intended to be completed in the first half of 2010. Specific timing of the IPO will be based on market conditions. more
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VoIP provider skype has confirmed speculation and announced that it has launched a skype application for the Apple iPhone, which will be available on the Apple App Store from today. The app also adds skype calling and instant messaging to any second generation iPod touch with a compatible headset and microphone. more
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Western European Mobile Phone Market now in Recession
Three consecutive quarters of negative growth have led the Western European mobile phone market into recession. According to IDC's European Mobile Phone Tracker, vendors shipped 53.6 million units in 4Q08, 13.5% lower than the 62 million units shipped in 4Q07. For the full year 2008, vendors shipped 190.5 million units in Western Europe, 5.9% lower than the 202.5 million units shipped in 2007. more
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Research predicts partnering explosion as carriers look to third parties
IP telephony firm, Jajah has published a report, which found that traditional carriers are struggling to successfully drive new and innovative services to their customer bases and, concerned about the threat from Internet based competition, are more receptive to partnering to get access to the innovative services they need to remain competitive. The global shift from wireline to wireless is the fuel behind the drive for new services that will help retain revenue. more
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