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As of August 30th 2005

Microsoft today announced it has acquired Teleo Inc., a provider of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) software and services that enable people to place phone calls from PCs to traditional phones while delivering this technology in unique ways through a variety of software and Web applications. Combining the technology and expertise of Teleo with Microsoft’s existing VoIP investments in MSN is expected to help advance efforts to connect people to the information and people that matter to them ultimately enhancing the integration of rich voice capabilities throughout MSN communication and information services, including MSN Messenger.

What is Teleo?

Founded in 2003, Teleo’s initial beta offering, also called Teleo, allowed customers to use their PC to make VoIP calls to cell phones, regular phone or PCs. Through its integration with Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer, the Teleo service also facilitated “click to call” dialling of any telephone number that appears on screen – such as within a Web site, search results or e-mail.

What has happened to the Teleo beta?

Teleo has discontinued its beta offer. If you were a Teleo beta customer and have questions relating to your account please click here

How will customer data collected by Teleo be used by Microsoft?

Customer data collected by Teleo will only be used for resolving billing and technical issues and will not be used for marketing purposes without the customer’s consent.

What does Microsoft plan to do with the Teleo service?

Microsoft plans to incorporate and expand upon Teleo’s technologies, integrating them into the MSN services infrastructure, with plans to ultimately deliver new VoIP consumer applications in future releases of MSN services, such as MSN Messenger.

If you would like to join the MSN beta program, please click here

Where can I use VoIP services now?

The new version of MSN Messenger allows users to talk to each other online, PC to PC, with no call charges. Additionally, if both users have a webcam installed they can also have a full screen video conversation – all this, and much more, completely free of charge!