Home phone news, Apr - Jun 2005

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ASA slams BT over "free" phone calls claim

30 June 2005

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has criticised BT Communicator for claiming its VoIP service allows consumers to make "free" calls.

NCC calls for clearer phone information

29 June 2005

The National Consumer Council (NCC) has called for clearer information for telephone consumers.

Ofcom approves premium rate amendment

28 June 2005

An emergency code amendment to the ICSTIS code of practice for premium phone numbers, has been approved by Ofcom.

Onetel's new raft of phone line deals

27 June 2005

Onetel, a leading UK phone company, has launched a new telephone line rental service, which could reduce customers' phone bills.

uSwitch welcomes Ofcom BT decision

24 June 2005

Independent comparison and switching website, uSwitch.com, has welcomed Ofcom's decision to create a division to oversee BT's freeing up of its networks to other operators.

Ofcom unveils new home phone regulations

23 June 2005

Ofcom has unveiled in-depth details of a new regulatory approach for the UK's fixed line telecoms market.

IP phones up

22 June 2005

The European IP telephone market has experienced impressive growth, rising in value to $79.3 million for the first quarter of 2005, up from $77.1 million from the last quarter of 2004.

Fightback against silent phone calls

21 June 2005

The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) and Ofcom teaming up tackle the issue of 'silent calls'.

France Telecom could take on BT

20 June 2005

Cable & Wireless (C&W) could be purchased by France Telecom, placing it in stronger position to take on BT in the home phone market.

Home working made easier by VoIP

17 June 2005

Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) technology is soaring in popularity among people wanting to work and use their phone from home.

BT Fusion could reduce phone bills

16 June 2005

BT has launched its Fusion service that allows users to automatically switch between mobile and cheaper fixed-line services, which should mean cheaper phone bills.

Avaya and Nokia unite to reduce phone bills

15 June 2005

Avaya and Nokia have teamed up to provide cheaper phone calls by utlising both cellular and wireless devices.

Phone VoIP and email come together

14 June 2005

A new communications product bringing together voice over internet protocol (VoIP) phone technology and popular email packages, has been introduced to Britain.

BT prepares to launch Bluephone

13 June 2005

British Telecom (BT) has announced plans to release its long awaited Bluephone, a converged mobile handset.

Broadband VoIP phone calls set for growth

10 June 2005

Growth in the use of broadband to make telephone calls is set for significant growth according to an industry expert.

Europe spends over $31 billion on VoIP calls abroad

09 June 2005

New research has revealed that Europeans are expected to have phone bills of more than $31 billion from making international calls on Voice over IP (VoIP) this year.

Free phone calls with internet service

08 June 2005

A new service provides customers with broadband and free evening and weekend phone calls to UK landlines.

Carphone Warehouse home phone service helps profits

07 June 2005

Carphone Warehouse has announced a 34 per cent rise in profits in line with forecasts, with some of the success being attributed to the company's cheap home phone service, TalkTalk.

Post Office HomePhone a success

06 June 2005

The Post Office's home phone service has enjoyed strong growth since it's launch at the beginning of the year, thanks to cheaper and simpler phone bills.

Utilities giant to sell telecoms arm

03 June 2005

United Utilities has announced that it is to sell its phone service arm, Your Communications.



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