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NetZero launches broadband service: NetZero launches broadband serviceNet Zero Broadband......sounds like a good idea. But will Verizon play well with others? Not w/o govt regulation, i fear.; Tags: Broadband Internet, Network technology, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, broadband, NetZero, broadband service; Discussion threads 2006-11-16
NetZero Voice: While cutting-edge technologies certainly have their allure, there's something to be said for basic products that just work well. Case in point: NetZero's new VoIP service, called simply NetZero Voice. The service lacks many bells and whistles found on its rivals, including videoconferencing and avatars, but in terms of core...; Tags: VOIP, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Cellular phones, NetZero, NetZero Voice; Product reviews 2006-04-24
VoIP's latest fashion show: the softphone UI: I'm posting this from the Sands Exhibition Center, which is the Consumer Electronics Show's overflow exhibition and conference facility here in Las Vegas.Just had demos of the new softphone from NetZero Voice, as well as Packet 8's new softphone.Unlike more familar softphones such as Skype - these softphones are, in...; Tags: NetZero, NetZero Voice, softphone; Blog posts 2006-01-05
Why NetZero VoIP over dialup will get few takers: Why NetZero VoIP over dialup will get few takersVoIP over DialupI don't imagine it would get many takers because it makes very little sense. If you have dial-up access, aren't you also going to have a regular telephone system?For that matter, NetZero seems like the Compuserve of this generation--just...; Tags: Telephony, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Broadband Internet, Dial-up, VoIP, NetZero, broadband; Discussion threads 2005-11-03
Why NetZero VoIP over dialup will get few takers: Today, NetZero rolls out NetZero Voice, a new Internet phone service that offers a downloadable softphone client that will allow free PC to PC calling with other NetZero users. NetZero Voice comes in several flavors. NetZero Voice 100, offers 100 free PC to phone domestic calling minutes a month...; Tags: NetZero, NetZero Voice; Blog posts 2005-11-03

VoIP social networking's latest alliance: Classmates and NetZero: VoIP social networking's latest alliance: Classmates and NetZeroI think those who want to talk are already doing soI don't think that this is a blockbuster deal. Classmates and other social websites are great because they allow you to keep up with people at your convenience. I can't...; Tags: TELECOMMUNICATIONS, VoIP, network, alliance, Gips, Classmates, NetZero, social networking, VoIP social networking; Discussion threads 2005-10-13
VoIP social networking's latest alliance: Classmates and NetZero: Seems that Skype and eBay are not the only ones talking about how VoIP services will personalize communications.Now, Classmates the folks that let you find your fellow alums and NetZero have teamed up to promote NetZero VoIP.I didn't find out about this via a press release, but by an email...; Tags: Classmates Gold Member.This, NetZero; Blog posts 2005-10-13
I weigh in on Ted's 10 VoIP predictions: I weigh in on Ted's 10 VoIP predictionsWell i see a slowdown but steady growthLets face it Vonage got the easy market share right time right placeBut we will see what happens to the rest of the market, i adgree with the 10 year addoption, I feel that the SMB...; Tags: Telephony, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, VoIP, NetZero, PBX; Discussion threads 2005-10-11
NetZero's spam filters are the toughest: Looking at non-delivery rates of permission-based marketing e-mail, where the lowest percentage indicates the best performance, Earthlink is the clear winner for the second half of 2003, blocking only 7% of permission-based e-mail. BellSouth (8.0%) and AT&T Worldnet (10.2%) also performed well. Mac.com lost 26.2% of marketing messages, even though...; Tags: marketing, marketing e-mail; Blog posts 2004-03-25

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Bizarre merger of the day: United Online buys FTD Group: United Online has one helluva Internet portfolio: Classmates.com, MyPoints, NetZero, Juno and now FTD, a florist. If you're looking for synergy you won't find it here. The company announced Wednesday that it will acquire FTD for $800 million Techmeme. The moving parts involved in that sum are...; Tags: Merger, United Online Inc., FTD, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment, Finance, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-30
AOL revenue continues to slide; Who are these 9.3 million AOL access subscribers?: AOL revenue continues to slide; Who are these 9.3 million AOL access subscribers?Good QuestionAnd the answer is?Really, Google should buy AOL. The MS/Yahoo tie-up is a done deal, AND, AOLhas a ton of people on its IM. This would be a much better buy than Yahoo will be for MS.RE:...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Operational accounting, Network technology, AOL Dial-up, America Online Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-02-06
Hey, Vonage, what part of "it's over between us" don't you understand?: Hey, Vonage, what part of "it's over between us" don't you understand?Now we know.......where the guy from AOL went after he got fired for making a customer hound him for 45 minutes (while being taped, no less) to cancel the account.RE: Hey, Vonage, what part ofI haven't had any problems...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Vonage Holdings Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-11-15
Classmates files for $125 million IPO: United Online's Classmates Media unit filed for a $125 million IPO in what could be a good litmus test for social media plays on Wall Street.Classmates isn't Facebook all resources, but does have enough name recognition to garner interest for investors looking to buy into the social media hubbub. The...; Tags: Social Networking, Social Media, United Online Inc., IPO, Social Networking Service, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2007-08-13
Comcast should surcharge bandwidth hogs, Torrents downloaders: Comcast should surcharge bandwidth hogs, Torrents downloadersIf it's not a prominant stipulation in the terms of usewhen the person signed the contract then no punishment should be dealt. If the providers want to change the terms of use that dramatically then they should require customers to sign a new contract....; Tags: CAD, TVs, Comcast Corp., CAD Drawings; Discussion threads 2007-04-06
Is Flash better than Java?: Is Flash better than Java?Each Has Its PurposeFor me, it's not a matter of which is better. It's a matter of which is better for which part of the web application solution. For the client side, nothing beats Flash/Flex. Write the exact same web application in DHMTL, Java, Flash/Flex, or...; Tags: Programming languages, servlet, Java, SVG; Discussion threads 2007-04-05
Screen gallery: With Vista and IE7's one-two security punch, will the Web be harder to use?: Screen gallery: With Vista and IE7's one-two security punch, will the Web be harder to use?Reminds me......of...wait. Yes, I've got it. Confusion.If someone with your obvious technical facile is having difficulty, what is the 'average joe' or 'average josette' to do???Well. There it is.The average user doesn't default...; Tags: Digital media, Digital music, Web browsers, ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Web, Microsoft Windows Vista, Schare, UAC, whitelist, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, security; Discussion threads 2007-02-21
POP Peeper (exe): POP Peeper is an e-mail notifier that supports POP3, IMAP with Idle (AOL, AIM, Netscape, etc), SMTP, Hotmail, MSN, LiveMail, Yahoo, Mail.com, MyWay, Excite, Lycos.com, RediffMail, Juno and NetZero. Other features include portability, password protection, an address book, viewing in HTML (or rich/plain text for security), open/send attachments, separate polling...; Tags: POP3, SSL, POP Peeper, SSL Plug-in, E-mail, Ssl/Tls, Authentication/Encryption, Network Security, Security, Online Communications, Networking; Software downloads 2006-11-20
The pros and cons of temporary phone number services: Recently, the public relations department of ZDNets parent CNET Networks asked me if I could help Bostons Fox News affiliate (Fox25 News) with a story it was working on about temporary telephone number services. In preparation for the TV interview, which has yet to air, I did a deep dive...; Tags: General, Personal Technology, Wired & Wireless, Web Technology, Outsourcing, Mobile; Blog posts 2006-11-07
AOL AIM Phoneline gives you a free phone number: AOL AIM Phoneline gives you a free phone numberGood news..I am curious of any limitations (i.e. home users only and no businesses, etc.).PrivatePhoneNetZero launched a similar service as well. www.privatephone.comNo ServiceIf you live in a rural area you won't get this service.What about Japan....You can make free calls to...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, AOL Instant Messenger, America Online Inc., PrivatePhone, phone, AOL AIM Phoneline; Discussion threads 2006-08-10
Supreme Court to review Bell conspiracy case: Supreme Court to review Bell conspiracy caseIt's happening in plain sightThey compete only on the cellular market.I can't get a second competitor for a land line where I live. Can you?Yup I canI've got Vonage right now and I don't pay the Telco a single penny. In September I will...; Tags: Federal government, Telephony, Telecom & Utilities, cable, FCC, Sage, Verizon Communications Inc., SBC, Lenel; Discussion threads 2006-06-26