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August 24th, 2005

Google launches free calls between world’s net users

Key points• Google has announce it will launch a £2 billion online phone service
• Google Talk will also allow users to send text messages
• Experts say the service posed a further threat to landline services

Key quote
“People making calls over the internet will be able to use video and send files as well as talking. It offers more opportunities than the old restrictive phone calls.” - Andrew Craig, editor of Web User magazine

Story in fullSEARCH engine giant Google yesterday announced it is taking on the world’s phone operators with a £2 billion service enabling users to make free calls over the internet.

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