AT&T has been fined $950,000 by the FCC for failing to deliver over 400 emergency 911 calls during a one-hour outage in August 2023. The incident, affecting multiple states, led to a compliance plan to improve reliability. The FCC continues to scrutinize similar failures, highlighting the importance of maintaining robust emergency call systems.
German carriers Vodafone and 1&1 have launched a national roaming partnership, enhancing mobile communications across Germany. New 1&1 customers can seamlessly access Vodafone’s network in areas not yet covered by 1&1. Existing 1&1 customers will also benefit, accessing both 1&1’s 5G network and Vodafone’s national roaming.
Telekom Malaysia (TM) faces a setback as Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) terminates their share subscription agreement. Despite this, TM remains committed to supporting Malaysia’s 5G ecosystem. As local telcos vie for the second 5G network, the government’s decision will shape the nation’s 5G landscape, enhancing digital connectivity for all.
Workers, represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), are striking against AT&T over allegations of unfair labor practices. The CWA accuses AT&T of using unqualified subcontractors, compromising safety. AT&T denies the charges but aims for a fair agreement. With a federal mediator involved, negotiations continue, affecting several southern states.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched its AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region, bringing substantial benefits to developers, startups, and enterprises. This new infrastructure allows these organizations to host applications closer to their end users, optimizing performance and latency.
Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) will shut down 3G networks by December 31, 2025, to bolster 4G LTE and 5G services nationwide. This shift, part of Qatar National Vision 2030, aims to optimize spectrum resources, enhance telecommunication service quality, and drive economic diversification. VoIP users will enjoy improved connectivity and efficiency.
Neterra, a leading global communications service provider, has achieved carbon neutrality for 2023, certified by Verra. This milestone emphasizes Neterra’s dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and supporting ecological sustainability, specifically through initiatives like the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary project, contributing significantly to biodiversity and greenhouse gas emission reduction.
Ericsson has announced the sale of its US subsidiary iconectiv to Koch Equity Development for $1 billion. This transaction, anticipated to complete in early 2025, underscores Ericsson’s strategy to streamline its core offerings. Iconectiv, renowned for number portability solutions, will continue expanding under its new ownership.
T-Mobile has been fined $60 million by CFIUS after failing to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data and delaying incident reporting. The violations occurred during their integration with Sprint, raising national security concerns. T-Mobile has since improved data handling to prevent future mishandlings. Stay informed with the latest VoIP news.
Intel’s decision to sell its stake in Arm Holdings during Q2 is a strategic move amid job cuts and intense competition from AMD and Qualcomm. This shift allows Intel to focus on AI chips and for-hire manufacturing, making it crucial for VoIP providers to closely monitor Intel’s evolving strategy in the tech industry.
