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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.

    1. Re:Click To Talk by krakelohm · · Score: 5, Insightful

      "No-one can compete against Google, they've got billions at their disposal."

      No-one can compete against Microsoft, they've got billions at their disposal... right?

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  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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    1. Re:Google + AIM by Cytlid · · Score: 3, Funny

      Sure! They'll call it ... Gaim! ...er wait.

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  3. *Groan* by voice_of_all_reason · · Score: 4, Funny

    Just what we need... targeted advertisements during our phone calls. Like this one I just found on a google search:

    Bank Robbery
    Products and information about
    Bank Robbery.
    eBay.com

    1. Re:*Groan* by meringuoid · · Score: 3, Funny
      Seriously, though, at what point do these eBay ads fall foul of false advertising laws?

      Golden Fleece
      Great deals on Golden Fleece
      Shop on eBay and Save!
      www.eBay.com

      Hmm. This guy jason@argo.gr has pretty good feedback...

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  4. Updated mission statement by pmike_bauer · · Score: 4, Funny

    Slashdot: Gossip for Nerds on blogs that maybe/might/kinda/sorta matters.

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  5. 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!

  6. Click to talk is simple enough...no need for time by xoip · · Score: 3, Informative

    The call back technology that is being used has been around for close to a decade. I worked on a product integration with a company out of the UK a few years back who offered this technology.