Mobile VOIP

Bryan Lunduke explains how "How Google Is Helping Me Live a Cellphone-Free Life ."   The article offers valuable tips for using Google Voice and Google Hangouts to reduce reliance on Skype for communicating without a cell phone.

However, Lunduke's earlier article "How I Live Cellphone Free in a Cellphone World" indicates that his VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) solution only works because he used a mobile hotspot device from a cellphone company to provide the data connection he needs when away from open WiFi hotspots.   Thus Lunduke may be able to use a tablet in place of a cellphone plan, but his outdoor connectivity still relies on a mobile data provider.

-DD

Google Hangout For Information Sharing

Denise Wright and Will Deyamport demonstrate Google Hangout, comparing its functionality with Skype.

-DD

 

 

Skype Multiuser Is Now Free For Educators

Kathy Isizuka reports for School Library Journal Microsoft's announcement of free group video calling for teachers using Skype technology. As the comments indicate, this is probably to compete with Google Hangouts, which also offer free service for up to ten users.

-DD