AT&T to Allow VoIP Calls Over 3G Network; Skype Fans Rejoice
GigaOM, October 7, 2009
By Om Malik
AT&T says it will soon allow Apple's iPhone to make VoIP telephony calls over its 3G network. Up until now, the VoIP apps used the Wi-Fi networks and were prevented from using the 3G connection. Skype and other VoIP providers had complained loudly about AT&T's clampdown. And the FCC started investigating AT&T and Apple's business practices.
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