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The implications of Skype's free software application for the iPhone and iPod touch

Skype releases free software for the iPhone and iPod touch; Sprint enhances its VoIP services
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The implications of Skype's free software application for the iPhone and iPod touch

Steve Taylor By Steve Taylor and Larry Hettick
This week we'll wrap up our highlights from the recent industry conferences NCTA Cable Show, VoiceCon 2009, and CTIA. Today we'll cover announcements from Sprint's VoIP upgrades benefiting its wholesale cable customers and we'll discuss the implications of Skype's free software application for the iPhone and iPod touch. 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.

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