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Two new calling services for Facebook's voice chat feature have been announced today by mobile network operators.
In the USA, T-Mobile has created a new brand called Bobsled and a PC-based application for Facebook. It enables any Facebook users to call their Facebook friends free from a PC and to send voice messages to their friends. And here in the UK, virtual network giffgaff has created a free Facebook chat app for the iPhone.
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Telefonica's acquisition of voice over IP service Jajah in 2010 has led to the launch of O2's latest product: an International Calling Card.
The company says it's cleaning up what it describes as a "scammy" market by offering competitive charges from just 1p per minute.
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Mobile video sharing service Qik, which recently announced it had 5 million worldwide users, is to be acquired by Skype. The transaction is expected to be completed later this month.
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Voice over IP service Skype has admitted serious problems with its service today. Reports suggest only 50% of Skype calls have been able to connect.
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