Tag: skype

Skype grossly over hyped, even with the Verizon deal

Ok, short and sweet here. The recent hype about Skype, and in particular surrounding the Verizon deal has been blown WAY out of proportion, IMHO. It’s time to set perspective here. First, Skype was supposed to have killed off traditional…

Rejected by Skype

I didn’t make the grade.  They’re not going to let me play with “Skype for SIP”. I guess I’ll find a way to make it through another day, somehow.

Amen to Michael Robertson in note to Skype

Andy refers us to a letter Michael Robertson (CEO of Gizmo) sent to Chris Libertelli at Skype.  In part, it says: [in regards to Skype demanding that wireless companies open their networks], Skype’s actions do not mirror their words to…

Skype’s future

The Financial Times has stirred up the blogs with their story regarding statements by Ebay CEO John Donahoe hinting that Skype may be sold off if they can’t find “synergies”. Gigaom suggests that a divestment is the right thing to…