Microsoft Calls MCI For VoIP

Microsoft plans to implement VoIP calling in the upcoming version of Windows Live Messenger and have partnered with MCI to deliver the service. Testing in a very limited beta began in the US for Microsoft's VoIP subscription-based service, the company disclosed in a statement. Global telecom MCI has signed on with Microsoft to provide MCI Web Calling for Windows Live Call (what is it with Microsoft and mile-long product names, anyway?) Microsoft plans to extend the beta into Europe soon, with users in France, Germany, Spain, and the UK getting an opportunity to try out the service. The service could get some impressive user numbers. Microsoft said it has 185 million MSN Messenger users worldwide. click-to-call ads and