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Google and Time Warner Telecom - VoIP Partners?

Posted by Zonk on from the phone-buddies dept.

An anonymous reader wrote to mention a ZDNet blog entry by Garett Rogers, wondering aloud about the relationship between Google and Time Warner Telecom. From the entry: "It is rumored that Google has started testing 'Click-to-Call' which links potential buyers to advertisers via phone, but the third party who provides the communication services is still unknown. Could it be Time Warner Telecom who will be providing VoIP services for Google's Click-to-Call service?" We've previously mentioned the Click-to-Call service.

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  1. Click To Talk by matthiasvangorp · · Score: 3, Interesting

    If they pull this one, they'll leave the competition in the dust. If they haven't done so already.

  2. Google + AIM by Nadsat · · Score: 3, Interesting

    So does this mean Google will merge with AIM? You've got search.

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  3. Temporary measure by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Fits in nicely with the dark fiber piece from a week ago. If Google has 300 portable data centers throughout the country, they can provide local dialtone in almost every area code at no cost. I would imagine that any agreements with Time Warner would be for the sort term. This, combined with Google's SIP peering agreements with Earthlink and others to come deals a significant blow to SkypeOut. Watch out Ebay!