In the early days of home internet, a phone line was the key to accessing the world wide web. A lot has changed since then, and many homeowners and internet providers have left the landline behind in ...

Making telephone calls over the Internet is nothing new. Once the arena for hobbyists and techies, Internet telephony is now a proven technology. Internet phone calls are so reliable and popular that ...

Charter Communications Inc., the company behind the Spectrum cable service, is making an unusual offer to attract new mobile-phone customers: Sign up for four wireless lines and get free home internet ...

When it comes to Internet phone calls, not all services have the same strengths. Those looking to ditch their landline completely should get a full-featured package such as Vonage or SunRocket. If you ...

Rick, a learning disabled retiree, was at his Los Angeles apartment last month when a salesperson from Assurance Wireless stopped by to offer a free mobile phone account, complete with a free phone.

Traditional telephone companies are likely to fight back as eBay Inc. acquires Skype Technologies SA and expands the reach of Internet phone service, experts said yesterday. Many competitors will ...