Google may be moving deeper into Skype’s Voice over Internet Protocol territory, with a little help from Nokia. The Finland-based personal communications device maker is adding Google Talk to its soon-to-be-released handheld Internet browsing product. The partnership could help Google extend its reach into mobile communications. Specifically, Nokia plans to pre-load Google Talk on an upgraded version of its Internet Tablet. Google Talk enables users to call or send instant messages to their friends for free.
Wi-fi access is not so universal as these companies imply. If you try the Vonage wi-fi phone, it doesn't work 99% of the time since most networks are locked. If you have to pay to use Starbucks for example at $3-4 a time, then this is not free and it's cheaper to use your cell phone minutes. Also, Skype may have announced free calls today within the US & Canada, but I and many others seem to not be able to make it work. No one has got this cracked yet!
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Google One-Ups Skype With Nokia Partnership
Posted by: Jennifer LeClaire May 15, 2006 09:46 AMGoogle may be moving deeper into Skype’s Voice over Internet Protocol territory, with a little help from Nokia. The Finland-based personal communications device maker is adding Google Talk to its soon-to-be-released handheld Internet browsing product. The partnership could help Google extend its reach into mobile communications. Specifically, Nokia plans to pre-load Google Talk on an upgraded version of its Internet Tablet. Google Talk enables users to call or send instant messages to their friends for free.
No one has got this cracked yet!