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1964

Paul Baran, "On distributed Communications Networks," IEEE Transactions on Systems (March 1964) (described as "first paper on secure packetized voice)

1966

1977

IETF RFC 741 Specifications for the Network Voice Protocol (Nov. 22, 1977) "The major objective of ARPA's Network Secure Communications (NSC) project is to develop and demonstrate the feasibility of secure, high-quality, low-bandwidth, real-time, full-duplex (two-way) digital voice communications over packet-switched computer communications networks. This kind of communication is a very high priority military goal for all levels of command and control activities. ARPA's NSC projrct will supply digitized speech which can be secured by existing encryption devices. The major goal of this research is to demonstrate a digital high-quality, low-bandwidth, secure voice handling capability as part of the general military requirement for worldwide secure voice communication. The development at ISI of the Network Voice Protocol described herein is an important part of the total effort."

1980

1983

FCC concludes that long distance access charges should not be imposed on enhanced services (implicitly including Internet and Internet telephony)

1995

1996

Rogers Communications introduces First Cable Modem Service in North America
February 22- IETF Internet Draft Simple Conference Invitation Protocol
ACTA files petition with FCC asking the Internet telephony software be regulated.
July 1996 initial meeting of MIT Internet Telephony Consortium
Voice on the Network Coalition created.
Cable Center: "TCI and Time Warner delay planned launches of telephony services to cable subs in several markets; Cox and Adelphia Communications maintain their telephony roll out plans. Delays are due primarily from an uncertain regulatory climate. Technology for telephony over an HFC network is plagued by concern about powering and reliability about 911 and Enhanced 911 services, but launches using traditional fiber and twisted pair cable are possible."

1997

US Dept. of Commerce NTIA Internet Telephony Forum Septa 1997
Congress directs the FCC to file a report with congress considering the definitions of information service, telecom service, and their impact on universal service. Departments of Commerce, Justice and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriates Act of 1998, Pub. L. No. 105-119, 111 Stat. 2440, 2451 (1997).

1998

FCC Files The Steven's Report with Congress
Dec - Nebraska PUC Investigates whether ISP traffic is local or interstate, and considers treatment of IP telephony.

1999

2000

ITU IP Telephony Workshop, 14-16 June 2000, Geneva
Rep. Markey introduces HR 4769 Internet Telephony Access Charge Prohibition Act of 2000
Rep. Upton's H.R.1291 Internet Access Charge Prohibition Act of 1999 is passed.
FCC Chairman Kennard speaks at VON Conference. Sept. 12.

2001

Mar 7-9 2001 ITU World Telecom Policy Forum: IP Telephony
FCC Releases Universal Service Reform Proceeding. Fed Reg Notice.
ITU WTPF IP Telephony Regional Meeting The Arab Region Internet and Telecom Summit Mar 28-30
ITU 2nd Experts Group Meeting on Opinion D Part 3 (ITU-D) Geneva, 8 - 10 October 2001
CITEL PCCI Meeting 9/2001 Paraguay
MS releases Windows XP with Windows Messenger using SIP
Jan 2001 Vonage Founded

2002

2003

2004

2005

Texas AG Files Suit: During Home Invasion, according to reports, a girl attempts to call 911 on Vonage service but is unable to.
Madison River v Vonage complaint resolved (port blocking)

2006

2007

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