Google to acquire Gizmo5, swing at Skype with VoIP-enabled Googl...

Courtesy Engadget  Mon, 11/09/2009 - 16:38

There's no official word on this yet, but the inimitable Michael Arrington says that Google's up and purchased VoIP company Gizmo5 for "around $30 million in cash." You know, pocket change for the crew in Moutain View.

The deal would presumably bring Gizmo's SIP-based VoIP talents to Google Voice , taking it from quirky phone-management service to complete end-to-end calling solution, and instantly catapulting it into direct competition with Skype.

Heavy stuff -- we'll see if Google...

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