> CenturyTel and Embarq have completed their $11.6 billion deal to form CenturyLink.
> VoIP innovator magicJack is aiming to have a femtocell offering by next year.
> Alcatel-Lucent study suggests VoIP cord-cutters more likely in tough economy than landline cord-cutters.
> Genband and Broadsoft integrate platforms to encourage the transition to IP.