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http://www.jkontherun.com [jkOnTheRun] This actually gives credence to Verizon's "Can you hear me now?" slogan since T-Mobile customers on the HSDPA network can't say "Can you Skype me now?" Looks like the cellular carrier is planning strict adherence to their network do's and don'ts. On the unacceptable list: VoIP calls and Instant Messaging.

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http://www.mobile-weblog.com [Mobile-weblog.com] The Mobile Technology Weblog: T-Mobile Launches HSDPA, Bans VOIP On It: Skype behind nasty firewalls - October 27, 2004 .Blog this at your site T-Mobile Launches HSDPA, Bans VOIP On It:.

[Jkontherun.blogs.com] jkOnTheRun: Skype stuff: Largely free, Skype with a web cam can provide decent quality video calls but another free program (basic version) is growing in popularity by allowing very high quality video calls that easily outshine Skype. SightSpeed 5.0 is a beta program but PC Magazine found it a decent alternative to Skype due to the superior video coupled with tight audio synchronization. 

[Gahtan.com] Gahtan’s Technology and Internet Law Blog » T-mobile bans VOIP ...: ZDnet UK recently had a story about T-Mobile in the UK baning (through its terms of use) the use of VOIP over its new Web’n'Walk Pro 3G network (which utilizes an HSDPA-enabled data card). Lets hope that regulators start paying more attention into the use of contractual prohibitions or technical impediments by licensed users of the public air waves (wireless carriers) to protect against cannibalization of competing services they offer.

[Dailywireless.org] dailywireless.org - T-Mobile's HSDPA Move: Sprint -- the third biggest U.S. mobile provider after Cingular and Verizon just introduced their EV-DO service this month. Sprint plans to provide the service in 14 broad market areas covering a population of about 92 million in the third quarter and expects to serve markets with 143 million people by the fourth quarter, expanding to coverage of 150 million potential customers in early 2006.

[Weblogs.jupiterresearch.com] JupiterResearch Analyst Weblogs - Search: With Google diversifying into areas that are the traditional preserve of ISPs and media companies (email, telephony/VoIP, video/TV, IM, etc.) Google may find it harder to work with those types of partners to market its products. If consumers use Google PC software -- like Google desktop search -- then Google has strengthened its user relationships.

Totaltele.comhttp://www.totaltele.com [Totaltele.com] Total Telecom: As for Skype and other VoIP clients, Vodafone is clearly not following T-Mobile's example of banning .T-Mobile UK readies HSDPA card;

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