A reader asked us if Google Voice can legally refuse to place phone calls to some areas. Two days later, the FCC asked Google the same thing. The bad news - any answer that Google might give will spell trouble for the phone system.… Continue Reading
In a sharp about-face, AT&T announced it will let iPhone users access VoIP services over the 3G channel after all. Why should non-iPhone users care? Read about it here.… Continue Reading
If Apple truly favored consumer freedom, it would let customers include Google Voice in their choice of user experiences on the iPhone.… Continue Reading
The FCC has expanded its "network neutrality" inquiries into an ongoing contretemps among three giants of consumer technology: Google, Apple, and AT&T. For those who enjoy corporate conflict as a spectator sport, the Google-Apple-AT&T spat is a welcome addition to the long-running Google-Microsoft and Apple-Microsoft events. Pass the popcorn, and keep your scorecard ready.… Continue Reading
