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Verizon challenges FCC’s ‘network neutrality’ rules
Verizon Communications Inc. on Thursday filed a legal challenge to new federal regulations that prohibit broadband providers from interfering with Internet traffic flowing over their networks.
In a filing in federal appeals court in the District of Columbia, Verizon argues that the Federal Communications Commission overstepped its authority in adopting the “network neutrality” rules last month. Get the full story »
Skype to buy mobile video company
Skype has agreed to buy Qik, a service that lets users stream video from their smart phones, for an undisclosed amount.
The price tag has been reported to be about $100 million, though Skype said it won’t provide terms. The deal is expected to close this month. Get the full story »
Skype adding Wi-Fi, 3G video calling to iPhone app
A new version of the free iPhone app for Skype SA will let users make and receive video calls. Users of the Internet calling and messaging service will be able to use both Wi-Fi and AT&T Inc.’s 3G cellular network. FaceTime software, which comes with iPhones, works only with Wi-Fi. Get the full story »
Dec. 22, 2010 at 3:03 p.m.
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Filed under: Internet, Technology, Telecommunications, Updated Skype hit by outage, says it is investigating
Internet phone and video service Skype went down in a global service outage on Wednesday, underscoring a weakness of the free online communication tool. Get the full story »
EBay profit beats, sees improved holiday quarter
EBay Inc. posted a better-than-expected quarterly profit and forecast stronger earnings for the holiday season as the Internet commerce company strives to reinvigorate its main marketplaces unit. Get the full story »
Internet calling service Skype files for IPO
Skype SA, the Internet calling service that was controlled until last year by eBay Inc., filed Monday for a U.S. initial public offering. Luxembourg-based Skype tentatively put the value of the offering at $100 million, but that’s a rough estimate only used as a basis for the filing fee for the Securities and Exchange Commission. Skype did not say when its shares would go on sale, or at what price. It expects to list on the Nasdaq Stock Market under an unspecified symbol.
