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FCC say no! to SBC's request for price flexibility in VOIP sevices!!

FCC regulators have denied SBC's request for more flexibility in charging for VOIP connections.
The 12-page ruling, the FCC on Thursday said that it reached this conclusion largely on procedural grounds. They will address VOIP rules in a separate ruling. The vote for ruling was 4-0.
FCC has set it's foot forward on new set of rules and regulations which also deals with pricing of services such as VOIP.
You can see the PDF here

Next Generation AIM Client with VOIP

BetaNews says that America Online has begun beta testing the next generation of its AOL Instant Messaging software called "Triton," which will replace the existing AIM client. Triton addresses user grievances while adding highly anticipated bells and whistles including tabbed messaging and chat logging.
The Triton client imports features such as mini Buddy Icons from AOL's client software and contains several idiosyncrasies of its own like Flash-based animated smiley backgrounds that augment user personalization.

Underneath its new veneer, Triton has been completely rewritten from the ground up to support advanced communications services such as Voice over IP (VoIP) Internet telephony.

AT&T will roll out a network-based VoIP service to a limited number of business customers

Called AT&T Voice Dynamic Network Applications (DNA), the service is part of a portfolio of IP services that AT&T is planning to introduce.

The new portfolio will support business communications with voice, conferencing, and messaging features. The services will adhere to standards and be capable of operating with third-party providers, AT&T said.

AT&T Voice DNA will be introduced soon and will continue to be rolled out through the remainder of the current year, the company said.

"AT&T Voice DNA is a VoIP solution for enterprise branch offices and remote locations, as well as for smaller businesses," AT&T said in an announcement. "This service offers enhanced telephony features and 'any distance' calling plans, and provides a full suite of management capabilities and end-user tools."

AT&T said its offering will support some IP phones from Cisco and Polycom as well as selected IP PBXs from Cisco and Avaya.

Macromedia adds VoIP conferencing

Macromedia Breeze 5 is the latest release of Macromedia’s Web collaboration software.

Released today, it adds support for VoIP conferencing. Entry-level configurations start at around $20,000, and a hosted solution to be available beginning next month, will cost a minimum 32 cents per minute, per user.