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EXCLUSIVE: Interview with SunRocket preferred provider TeleBlend distribution partner's CEO

TeleBlend is one of two "preferred" VoIP service providers suggested by Sherwood Partners, which is handling SunRocket's dissolutionWith more than a week since the shutoff, and former SunRocket customers still transitioning to new homes, I thought it might be interesting to check in with someone on the TeleBlend side for...

Tags: news, packet 8, vonage

Blog posts 2007-07-25

SunRocket had a "cheap product and couldn't compete," Vonage spokesperson boasts

While expressing often-offered analyst opinions that SunRocket's failure shows the competitive odds stand-alone VoIP providers are up against, Ryan Kim's article today in the San Francisco Chronicle has an interesting quote from a Vonage spokesperson.Noting that Vonage picked up some 11,000 new subscribers in the two days (last Tuesday and...

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Blog posts 2007-07-24

SunRocket creditors announce two preferred providers: Vonage takes big hit

As has been rumored ever since SunRocket went belly up Monday, their creditors have signed deals with former SR competitors 8x8 and Unified Communications Corp. to  be "preferred service providers" for SR's 200,000 orphaned customers.The deal has to be good for 8x8, and its Packet 8 service. Normal start up...

Tags: vonage, predictions and observations, packet 8, news

Blog posts 2007-07-19

Vonage to SunRocket orphans: we'll give you two free months

Vonage says it is offering a way for SunRocket customers to transition their phone number over to Vonage, and also receive the added benefit of two months free service.The benefit kicks in with a signup for the U.S. Residential Premium Unlimited Plan.Vonage reinforces that "qualified" phone numbers- including those once...

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Blog posts 2007-07-17

Additional Resources

Vonage narrows losses: Can it grow?

Vonage has narrowed its losses two consecutive quarters, but it remains to be seen whether the company can grow. The company reported a second quarter net loss of $7 million, or 4 cents a share, on revenue of $228 million. Revenue was up 11 percent from a...

Tags: revenue, vonage holdings corp., marketing expense, operational accounting, marketing research, finance, marketing, larry dignan

Blog posts 2008-08-07

FCC slaps Comcast's wrist over network neutrality; Sets precedent

FCC slaps Comcast's wrist over network neutrality; Sets precedentif comcast is truly guiltythey should be fine and severely monitor and audit for a period of time . so they walk straight. FCC should make a example out of them so other should fear FCC for realRE: FCC slaps Comcast's...

Tags: federal government, internet service providers (isps), now here, comcast corp., fcc, wrist, network neutrality, internet service provider, network

Discussion threads 2008-08-01

News to know: Microsoft Midori; Sub $600 PCs; Dell; Neosploit; SOA

Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: More tech details emerge on Microsoft's 'Midori' What if Apple had conducted the 'Mojave Experiment'? Tom Steinert-Threlkeld: Microsoft, In Search Of Itself Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: The 'Mojave Experiment' - Just an exercise in guided clicking or does it...

Tags: dell computer corp., pc, malware, soa, microsoft corp., adrian kingsley-hughes, service-oriented architecture (soa), spyware, adware & malware, cyberthreats, bios, mergers & acquisitions, web services, viruses and worms, security, middleware, enterprise software, software, hardware, components, investment, finance, larry dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-30

Vonage imports marketing mojo with new CEO

Vonage imports marketing mojo with new CEOHave had Vonage for years...We drop in phone lines next to our big customers. Toll free for those who need it. Soft phone on the lap tops....WOW we'er conected.It's all about customer service!!!Ours to our customers.Vonage WORKS!

Tags: marketing research, telecom & utilities, vonage holdings corp., marketing

Discussion threads 2008-07-29

Vonage imports marketing mojo with new CEO

Vonage has named Marc Lefar CEO to replace Jeffrey Citron, the company chairman and interim chairman. Lefar had been the chief marketing officer of Cingular Wireless and will be counted on to use some of that sales mojo to increase Vonage's customer base and reduce churn. ...

Tags: marketing, vonage holdings corp., larry dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-29

FCC expected to rule against Comcast Aug. 1

The Federal Communications Commission is expected to announce Aug. 1 that Comcast's network shaping of BitTorrent was wrong. According to the Wall Street Journal, regulators are expected to rule that Comcast violated policy by hampering BitTorrent sharing. The FCC has been dropping hints for weeks that Comcast...

Tags: fcc, bittorrent, network, comcast corp., network neutrality, federal government, networking, government, larry dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-27

Fastest-growing US web sites in May 2008

Apr-08 May-08 Growth, % Rank Total Internet : Total Audience 190,728 190,858 1 N/A Proflowers.com 1,301 5,453 319 200 Vonage Holdings Corp 2,202 4,832 119 227 Vlaze Media Networks, Inc. 4,021 7,162 78 153 Discovery.com Sites 8,800 15,473 76 62...

Tags: web, infospace inc., web site, internet, web site development, vertical industries, advertising & promotion, web technology, benefits, healthcare, channel management, enterprise software, software, marketing, human resources, nb

Blog posts 2008-07-20

News to know: Midori; Yahoo; iPhone; VMware

Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: On the road to Midori: RedHawk, MinSafe and Sapphire Next Microsoft enterprise instant messaging/VOIP server: Think 2009 Microsoft to push XP SP3 via Auto Update on July 10 Microsoft to deliver SQL Server 2008 in August...

Tags: apple iphone, google inc., open source, information technology, yahoo! inc., vmware inc., phishing, 3g, cyberthreats, hardware upgrade, spam, strategy, viruses and worms, security, spam and phishing, cellular phones, consumer electronics, personal technology, hardware, management, larry dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-10

Comcast: We won't bump Vonage over network management

Comcast: We won't bump Vonage over network managementJust Vonage or all VOIP?I believe the concern was that when Comcast switches from a per protocol limiting measure to a per customer limiting measure, they will not be looking at the kind of traffic. If a customer over uses their allotment, whatever...

Tags: telephony, network administration, voip, networking, network, vonage holdings corp., comcast corp., network management

Discussion threads 2008-07-09

Comcast: We won't bump Vonage over network management

Vonage and Comcast said Wednesday that they will collaborate to "address the reasonable network management of Internet services." That's a fancy way to say that Comcast won't bump Vonage from its network even though they compete. Under the pact, which is a bit sketchy,...

Tags: network, comcast corp., vonage holdings corp., network management, networking, telecommunications, larry dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-09

Microsoft's grand plan to eliminate phone numbers

Microsoft's grand plan to eliminate phone numbersYeah. Sure.Right after we get the paperless office, flying car & the long-promised 3-day work week.Google has GrandCentral for contacting user's various phone numbersGoogle has GrandCentral something kind of along these lines with making multiple contacts but to the different phone numbers that one...

Tags: telecom & utilities, telephony, telecommunications, microsoft corp., phone, network

Discussion threads 2008-05-29

News to know: Office 2007 SP1; Microsoft security; KVM vs. Xen; AMD

Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: Mark your calendars: Microsoft to push Office 2007 SP1 on June 16 EIC podcast: SAP; JavaOne; AMD, Microhoo Larry Dignan: Microsoft previews three critical bulletins; two for Office Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft shares...

Tags: security, microsoft office 2007, xen, microsoft corp., advanced micro devices inc., microsoft office, office suites, software, larry dignan

Blog posts 2008-05-09

Vonage narrows losses; Inks deal with Covad

Vonage is still losing money, but the bottom line is moving in the right direction. The company also signed a deal with Covad to offer DSL service. The VOIP provider on Thursday reported a first quarter net loss of $9 million, or 6 cents a share, compared...

Tags: covad communications group inc., vonage holdings corp., company, dsl, broadband internet, network technology, marketing research, telecommunications, personal technology, networking, marketing, larry dignan

Blog posts 2008-05-08

Synet Windy31 USB Wireless Router

The Synet Windy31 USB Wireless Router (MW-P54SS) is not your typical router. Instead of connecting it to your DSL or cable modem to share an Internet connection, you plug it into a USB port on your PC or laptop. Once plugged in, the $60--roughly the price of a regular USB...

Tags: routers & switches, network technology, networking, wi-fi, wireless, wireless router, windy31, router, usb

Product reviews 2008-04-30

Rumor: 3G iPhone to sell for US$199

Rumor: 3G iPhone to sell for US$199But..But Wait...No_Ax Predicted This Wouldn't Happen!!Oh Lordy...THREE predictions to fall?VonageYahoo takeover...Now the IPhone selling 10 million???Man, this is gonna really hurt Don's reputation here.RE: Rumor: 3G iPhone to sell for US$199Will it still be available only on AT & T ???RE: Rumor: 3G iPhone...

Tags: cellular phones, wireless, us$199, 3g, apple inc., apple iphone, att

Discussion threads 2008-04-29

News to know: Ubuntu; Microhoo; IT scapegoats; XP; Google

Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Microsoft: Pondering the alternatives to Yahoo Microsoft should walk away from Yahoo WSJ: Ballmer's big choice Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Adventures with Ubuntu 8.04 Gallery: A peek at Ubuntu 8.4 Jason Perlow: Ubuntu: I'm...

Tags: ubuntu, google inc., information technology, apple inc., soa, microsoft corp., service-oriented architecture (soa), microsoft windows, phishing, help desk, podcasts, web services, microsoft windows xp, middleware, call centers, enterprise software, software, operating systems, security, spam and phishing, it operations, internet, larry dignan

Blog posts 2008-04-28