Verizon clips VoiceWing, releases wireline VoIP service, femtocell device

Verizon unveils wireline VoIP service while shuttering VoiceWing Convergence & VoIP Alert NetworkWorld.com | VoIP & Convergence Research Center | Update Your Profile Sponsored by Infoblox Take Control of Network TCO by Automating IPAM Growing networks are in a vicious circle of rising costs, increasing downtime, and rising staff stress. Join Enterprise Strategy Group's Jon Oltsik, for this information-packed webinar on how enterprises can reduce stress and operational expenses by automating IPAM, listen today. Spotlight Story Verizon clips VoiceWing, releases wireline VoIP service, femtocell device By Steve Taylor and Larry Hettick Today, we've got Verizon on our minds. First, we have news of a wireline VoIP service from Verizon Wireless that includes a device called the Verizon Hub. Second, there is word that Verizon Telecom's VoiceWing VoIP product is being shut down effective March 31. And third, Verizon Wireless introduced a commercial femtocell so users can make mobile calls with the aid of an Internet connection. Read full story Steve Taylor is president of Distributed Networking Associates and publisher/editor-in-chief of Webtorials. Larry Hettick is a principal analyst at Current Analysis. Related News: Verizon, AT&T further plans for femtocell services AT&T and Verizon were last week reported to be moving further with their femtocell plans. According to Fiercewireless, Verizon is waiting for FCC approval for its femtocell base station and the company may launch its ... Verizon launches VoIP Hub for home users A new Hub for home-based VoIP users will be on sale at Verizon Wireless retail stores starting Sunday with a price tag of $200 after a $50 rebate. Verizon posts solid fourth-quarter earnings The ailing U.S. economy hasn't hurt Verizon yet, as the carrier Tuesday reported net profits of $1.2 billion for the fourth quarter of 2008. 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