Voice News

News Under the Sun

Sat Mar 26, 2011 9:00 am | By Allen Tsai
AT&T's $39 million acquisition of T-Mobile dominated the headlines this week, overshadowing the CTIA wireless show in Orlando.

Sprint Customers Get Google Voice

Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:10 pm | By Amanda Serfozo
Sprint today integrated Google Voice, a phone forwarding and voicemail service, with its smartphones, offering a new service that AT&T and Verizon lack.

T-Mobile Unveils Faster Android Phone

Thu Sep 09, 2010 6:39 am | By Allen Tsai
T-Mobile today unveiled the G2, its next Android flagship phone, which boasts faster next-generation Internet speeds and new voice control software.

Apple Allows VoIP on AT&T's 3G Network

Fri Jan 29, 2010 5:34 am | By Allen Tsai
Apple is allowing iPhone owners to use Internet calling services like Google Voice and Skype over AT&T's 3G cellular network, after the Federal Communications Commission became concerned that blocking those applications could violate open-Internet access rules.

Google Voice Comes to iPhone

Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:20 am | By Allen Tsai
Google said it has unveiled a new version of its Google Voice application for the iPhone, whether Apple likes it or not.

AT&T Allows Internet Voice Calling on Apple iPhone

Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:18 pm | By Allen Tsai
AT&T said Apple iPhone owners would be allowed to use Internet voice calling on its wireless network, clearing the way for services such as Skype.

AT&T Complains Google Voice Breaks Federal Law

Fri Sep 25, 2009 9:15 pm | By Allen Tsai
AT&T is accusing Google's Voice service of violating federal call-blocking rules, giving it an unfair advantage from banning some calls that charge expensive access fees.

FCC Proposes New 'Open Internet' Rules

Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:47 am | By Allen Tsai
U.S. regulators unveiled new proposals aimed at ensuring that wireless carriers wouldn't block certain types of Internet traffic flowing over their networks.

FCC to Probe Wireless Industry, Could Spawn New Regulations

Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:16 pm | By Allen Tsai
The Federal Communications Commission has officially launched an inquiry into the practices of the wireless industry, a step that could lead to more regulations intended to push down prices and increase choices for consumers.

Apple Explains Google Voice Block, AT&T Denies Role

Sun Aug 23, 2009 3:53 am | By Allen Tsai
Apple told U.S. regulators that it blocked Google Voice, Google's call-management and voice mail service, because it replaced the iPhone's core mobile telephone functionality and user interface with its own system for calls, text messaging and voicemail.

FCC to Investigate Wireless Industry Practices

Fri Aug 21, 2009 7:11 am | By Allen Tsai
The Federal Communications Commission is launching a wide-ranging investigation on whether carriers engaged in anti-competitive behavior ranging from tying subscribers with lengthly contracts to charging fees when they want to leave early.

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Editorials & Opinion

The Future of mHealth: Can the FDA Keep Up with Mobile?

By Janet Maragioglio

Mobile devices increasingly diagnose and manage disease, putting them under the watchful eye of federal regulators, who could slow the pace of innovation.