Yesterday, we saw a Vonage app hit the App Store, which seemed to go against Apple and AT&T's previous stance that VoIP apps that work over the 3G (and 2G) network would not be allowed in the App Store. Turns out there's been a policy change. AT&T has just announced that it will no longer restrict VoIP apps that use its network on the iPhone, a move which is long overdue consider...
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MobileCrunch on 7th Oct 2009 (via techcrunch.com)
This whole Google Voice/iPhone mess has caused enough consumer ire and FCC scrutiny to get AT&T (NYSE: T) to man up and allow cellular VoIP apps on their hottest smartphone. Services like Skype had made it into the App Store no problem, but were shackled to Wi-Fi use only, while third-party Google (NSDQ: GOOG) Voice
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Vonage gets the green light from Apple as an addition to its App Store. Along with Nimbuzz, Skype and several others Vonage will use Wi-Fi to initiate calls. Rules with AT&T prohibits it to allow customers to use the mobiles network. Google Voice remains an outcast although Apple states that no firm decision has yet
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DailyMobile on 2nd Sep 2009 (via dailymobile.se)
For better or worse, it seems that those much loved Google Voice apps are going to remain out of the App Store and now the discussion of who is truly to blame seems to be continuing. Personally, this felt like more of an Apple move as opposed to AT&T, but many have been blaming AT&T
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In its response letter to the FCC, Apple claims it was the sole decision maker in holding off the approval (not rejection) of the Google Voice app in the App Store. However, Apple also reveals that it and AT&T have an agreement to block VoIP apps from using the US carrier’s cellular networks, therefore VoIP apps can only use Wi-Fi on the iPhone. AT&T has provided the Federal Communic...
As part of the responses to the FCC’s inquiry into the rejection of Google Voice from the iPhone App Store, AT&T stated the following: As noted above, AT&T regularly reviews its policies regarding features and capabilities available through the devices we offer in order to provide an attractive range of options for our customers.
In a rather unexpected move, AT&T has announced a momentous policy change that will enable VoIP iPhone applications to run on its wireless network. There are already quite a few available in the App Store, like Skype, Vonage, and Truphone, but up until now users who wanted to use them had to do it over
Apple has now weighed in with regards to AT&Ts announcement today that they would be changing their policy and allowing VoIP (Voice over IP) to operate over their 3G network (something theyd previously asked Apple not to allow). When reached for comment, Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris told TiPb: Were very happy that AT&T is
What does AT&Ts announcement today, regarding a change of policy to allow VoIP applications like Skype to operate over the 3G network mean for Google Voice in the App Store and SlingPlayer over 3G? Nothing. Not to rain on our many commenters and emailers parades, but AT&Ts VoIP policy has nothing to do with either of those
While Google Voice can’t seem to get their foot in the App Store’s door, Vonage has waltzed right through, notes TechCrunch. According to a recent release from the Jersey-based VOIP giant, their new Vonage mobile application has been approved for inclusion into Apple’s App Store as soon as it comes out of beta. Details are still
Apple controversially kicked GV Mobile out of the App Store earlier this year citing that Google Voice App would confuse users (Whereas Skype and Vonage wouldn't?) who were using the phone.app. Sean Kovacs, the developer of GV Mobile, wasn't deterred. Within hours, he moved his app to the Cydia (Jailbreak) store where it has enjoyed some measure of success and has seen regula...
