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What Online Gaming Communications Can Teach VoIP
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Online Gaming Communications: What Can it Teach VoIP?

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The online gaming community has become the number one forerunner in the usage of VoIP technology. With the rise of video gamers worldwide and the expansion of multiplayer and team games, the demands for an effective and reliable VoIP platform have increased substantially in recent years. VoIP has turned online gaming into a social experience rather than a solitary hobby. The technology has greatly enriched and improved the overall gaming experience for the tens of millions of users around the world. As a result, video gamers have consistently pushed and challenged VoIP to the limits of what it can deliver in terms of interaction. Currently, gamers use well-known versions of commercially proven interfaces such as Skype and Skype Discord, mainly because of their low or zero cost. Lately, there has been an attempt to bring back Ventrilo – a VoIP communication software that was very popular among gamers years ago.…

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Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban on VoIP calls and videos
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Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban on VoIP Calls and Videos

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The Saudis were over the moon with joy after their Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Abdullah Al-Sawah, announced on September 20, that the ban on all voice and video call services, which prevented Saudis and expatriate residents from communicating with the outside world, will be lifted. The decision is part of the new national strategy, known as Vision 2030, to expand the country’s economy and attract more business to the country in sectors such as tourism, entertainment, and telecommunications. The minister tweeted that the unblocking of VoIP calls will be made within a week with the help and support of telecom partners and in line with their #customer_first policy. “And we still strive for more,” he added. Al Sawah confirmed that the Government and telecommunications companies are working closely together to unblock all applications supported by VoIP and soon voice and video calls over the Internet will be available…

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Android Oreo Offers a Better VoIP Experience on Smartphones

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The new Android Oreo is smarter, faster and more secure than ever. It comes with a number of new features and improvements such as picture-in-picture and Autofill that allow you to navigate apps seamlessly. Plus, it offers a much better VoIP experience, letting you adjust the volume of a call even when the screen is off. The Volume Keys Smartphones have been able to make and receive VoIP calls for years, but only recently has more and more applications, such as Facebook Messenger and Whatsapp, also included this feature. However, if you regularly use VoIP calling services, you know that VoIP calls don’t work the same way as traditional calls made through your telephone carrier, and the volume keys don’t change the volume if you manually locked the device with the power button in the middle of a VoIP call.te With the new Android Oreo though, this problem has been solved.…

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VoIP System: What Benefits Can it Bring to Your Business?
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VoIP System: What Benefits Can it Bring to Your Business?

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Business owners are always looking for different ways to cut costs and increase their profits. So, if you own a big or small company, you are surely not an exception and know that every cent makes a difference when it comes to the balance sheet. That is why, when an opportunity to reduce your phone bill comes up, it is imperative to grab it. This is where Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) comes in. This technology allows your voice to travel via the Internet by transforming it into a digital signal. When this signal arrives to the person you are calling, it is converted back to the traditional phone signal, making the conversation possible. Among the numerous advantages that VoIP can offer your business is the enabling of free local or international calls through the web. There are a few VoIP providers that put limits on their service, like only…

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VoIP: A New Role in the Business World

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The VoIP industry is growing rapidly in both the consumer and business sectors. According to a report published by IBISWorld, the industry’s revenue is expected to grow 10 percent annually reaching $20 billion. Much of this growth is due to the fact that VoIP services allow businesses to reduce their costs significantly. With its quick technology developments, VoIP is considered much more valuable today than in the past, and trends are indicating its new role in the business technology field. All of the following VoIP trends are either contributing to its evolution or helping to identify areas that can be improved. Integration with other Software Systems and Apps VoIP phones will not only become integrated with enterprise software systems such as CRM and ERP, but will also work with cloud-based software programs through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), allowing employees to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. This integration will surely help businesses…

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5 VoIP Trends to Keep an Eye On in 2017

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After realizing the advantages that Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) can bring through, especially associated with budgets, an ever-increasing number of organizations and companies are shifting to Internet telephony services. With VoIP technology advancing at full speed, the industry is expected to grow even more this year. In view of that, providers and consumers should wisely take into consideration the following 5 VoIP trends that will define the industry in 2017. 1) 5G is around the corner Even though the imminent move from 4G to 5G technology is unlikely to occur before 2020, providers will surely start talking and making noise about it in 2017. The incorporation of 5G will bring far more benefits than just an upgrade to faster speeds. It will completely revolutionize how carriers deliver communications. Although this may not affect the speed and safety of VoIP in the office, it will bring many benefits for people…

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Robocall Solution to Consider the Impact on Small VoIP Providers
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Robocall Solution and the Impact on Small VoIP Providers

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Since 2014 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has been demanding that the telecommunications industry in the US come up with a solution to the growing and disturbing problem of fraudulent robocalls and telephone spoofing. As a result, the proposed Shaken & Stir authentication solution was developed jointly by the SIP Forum, the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). However, the American Cable Association (ACA) warns that the solution must be cost-effective for smaller VoIP providers. The association, which represents small and mid-sized telecom companies, suggests that the FCC obtain more information from the industry and that small VoIP providers be involved in the evaluation of its cost-effectiveness before it is approved. It stated that if the robocall solution is adopted, members might need extra time to implement it. ACA’s reaction is a result of FCC’s new chairman, Ajit Pai’s determination in carrying out strong measures…

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The LINX Nairobi network is set to expand into PAIX Data Centres, further bolstering its role as a premier Internet Exchange Point (IXP).
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LINX Nairobi Expands to PAIX Data Centers Enhancing Connectivity

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LINX Nairobi’s expansion into PAIX Data Centres elevates its status as East and Central Africa’s premier Internet Exchange Point. This strategic move supports seamless connections for ISPs and global content networks at PAIX’s Nairobi NBO-1 facility. The integration ensures resilient, high-capacity links, fostering Kenya’s digital growth and enhancing VOIP service reliability.

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Sparkle, an international service provider in Italy, entered into a significant agreement with Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel.
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Sparkle and Airtel Partner on Asia-Europe Submarine Cable Expansion

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Sparkle, an international service provider, and Airtel Business have partnered to enhance VoIP connectivity between Asia and Europe via the Blue & Raman Submarine Cable Systems. This strategic agreement promises to diversify and expand global network capacity, catering to increasing data demands and ensuring seamless VoIP services for businesses and consumers.

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