Vodafone to block VoIP on its German network

Posted on Friday, July 15 2005 @ 15:01 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

Vodafone's German unit will disable VoIP calls on its cell phone network within two years, in July 2007. This means that users won't be able anymore to make cheap calls through programs like Skype.

Vodafone Germany spokesman Heiko Witzke said Wednesday that in the interim the company may reverse its policy, which came to light earlier in the week when it filed a tariff with German telephone regulators.

He wouldn't comment about why the company was taking the step, but said in an interview that "2007 is a long ways to go, anything may happen until then."

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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