10 Jun, 2007
While there have been many developments in the area of internet communication, few have the potential to have such an enormous impact as Skype - the prominent VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) telephone service provider.
For those unaware of VoIP, this is a system which works over your existing internet connection allowing you to phone both fellow Skype users as well as traditional landline user. The system has been on the way for at least 20 years, although it is just recently that sufficient data transfer speeds became available (at affordable prices) and voice data quality improved. Technology has also been introduced which allows Skype users to enter the landline network and call landline members - this is done via a system of audio to digital switches which allow the data to be converted, sent via the internet, then converted back at the receiving end.
So how can Skype save you money?
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8 Jun, 2007
While the UK continues to be one of the more buoyant internet markets in the world, with internet usage higher than even the likes of the US, you have to ask the question “Are you making the most of online finance?â€. The answer for many UK surfers is probably no, but why is this?
There are a few reasons why surfers may not be making full use of the internet superhighway, but some of the main ones appear to be :-
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1 Jun, 2007
As the property market continues to prosper it seems as though a number of elements will soon be coming together to derail this run away train. While interest rate rises are starting to have an impact, and a rising rate of inflation has increased living expenses, there may just be a sting in the tail to tip many home owners over the edge!
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26 May, 2007
The European Union have again flexed their muscles in a move which has sent shock waves throughout the Mobile Phone industry - but who will be the real winner?
The EU recently announced plans to introduce a limit on the so called “roaming†charges in the mobile phone industry - these are the fees that local operators charge each other to ensure worldwide coverage. These “roaming†charges are now a massive part of overseas call charges, and the impact on the income of mobile phone companies has been substantial.
After a long investigation into the industry, the EU have forced through “roaming†price reductions of up to 75% - saving mobile phone users millions of pounds!
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21 May, 2007
As we approach the summertime many are turning their attention to that well earned break, that week or two away from the office, the sun and sea, and time with the family. While the UK may be suffering from rising interest rates at the moment, there is some good news for that trip overseas.
The rise in UK interest rates has made the pound better value against a number of other currencies, resulting in more for your pound than 12 months ago. So where should you visit?
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10 Apr, 2007
At some point in our lives the majority of us will be involved in a car purchase, whether for ourselves, a partner or one of our children. The majority of UK car buyers will probably opt for the second hand market, which has historically offered more value than the new car market.
It is common knowledge that as soon as you take a new car from the garage forecourt it will probably have reduced in value by at least 10%, but is the second hand market any better?
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