Jeff Zbar and Jim Blasingame talk about the pros and cons of using Internet telephony, a/k/a voice over Internet protocol, a/k/a VOIP, in your small business. Two VOIP companies you've heard about are Vonage and Skype.

Annabel and Jim talk using Wi-Max, wireless Internet connections that don't depend on telephone lines or cable, as a back-up in the event of a disaster or other business interruption.

Eric and Jim talk about some of the new telecommunication capabilities and products that are available to small businesses, like email encryption.

Annabel and Jim talk about how the future of telecommunications is being shaped by voice over Internet protocol (VOIP) and how it is likely to change the way we make calls and share information in our homes and small businesses.

Ramon Ray helps Jim Blasingame celebrate 8 years on the air this week with news about how to use virtual telephone answering services that give you more capability and appear more professional.

Annabel and Jim talk about the recent acquisition of Skype, Swedish VoIP telecom company by eBay, and whether this was a prudent acquisition for the online auction company. They go on to discuss what to do if you get telemarketing calls on your cell phone.

Annabell and Jim talk about the newest telephonic capability, voice over the Internet, or VOIP, which stands for voice over Internet Protocol.

Jim and Annabel discuss the demise of the one time telecom giant AT&T.

Jim and Stu discuss new technologies that will keep your small business connected.

Annabel joins Jim to talk about changes in telecommunications that will affect small businesses.