ALSO NOTED: Phonomenum gets XO for peering; Armenian carriers to go dark; and much more...

> XO Communications will offer VoIP origination and termination service from FiberNet's Phonomenum VoIP Peering Platform. Article

> If you can't connect a VoIP call from Armenia next week, it's because the PTO there will disconnect about 300 unlicensed service providers. Article

> SunRocket's got a new pricing plan that cuts all rates to China, Singapore and Hong Kong to a penny a minute and Japan for 2 cents--if you've subscribed to a $199 annual service contract. Article

And Finally... Instead of dogs, people. Instead of sleds, shopping carts. Instead of Alaska, New York City. See you next weekend! Article