AT&T on Tuesday opened its 3G network to voice-over-IP (VoIP) calls on the iPhone, reversing its previous position, as federal regulators consider applying proposed net neutrality rules to mobile phones, InformationWeek reports.
AT&T’s decision applies only to Apple’s smartphone. The wireless carrier does not allow the use of VoIP over its 3G network on other mobile phones. Before the reversal, VoIP applications from Skype and other companies could make calls on the iPhone only over a Wi-Fi connection.
AT&T said it notified Apple and the Federal Communications Commission of its decision on Tuesday.
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