VoIP Provider Shuts Down (Update)

July 17, 2007

(AP) -- The abrupt shutdown of Internet phone carrier SunRocket left more than 200,000 customers scrambling for alternate service Tuesday and raised questions about the viability of other standalone Internet phone providers.

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