Google Buys Gizmo5 Internet Calling Service

Google is bulking up its phone offerings with the acquisition of Gizmo5, a company that offers voice-over-IP software for mobile phones and computers.

The companies did not reveal terms of the deal, which was announced Thursday following rumors earlier this week that the acquisition might happen.

In a blog posting about the deal, Google said that while current Gizmo5 users can continue to use the service, no new customers can sign up for now.

Very little information remains on the Gizmo5 Web page. The service is similar to Skype’s in that it allows users to make low-cost or free calls using a software client on their computers. Gizmo5 also offers a client for mobile-phone users.

It is the fourth acquisition Google has announced this year. Earlier this week it said it would buy AdMob for $750 million.

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