Businesses using VoIP must navigate complex regulations to ensure compliance. Key areas include licensing, security, data protection, emergency services, and international laws, making regulatory adherence crucial for safe and effective VoIP usage.
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.
Qualcomm’s acquisition of Sequans Communications’ 4G IoT technology marks a significant leap in enhancing their VoIP solutions for the industrial IoT market. By integrating Sequans’ specialized cellular semiconductor solutions, Qualcomm aims to offer more reliable and optimized VoIP connectivity. This strategic move bolsters their portfolio, aligning with the growing demand for robust IoT connections.
BT Group and Edgio are revolutionizing live television streaming with the first Content Delivery Network (CDN) enabled by Multicast-Assisted Unicast Delivery (MAUD) technology. This collaboration promises reduced costs, improved content quality, and scalable, sustainable streaming practices.
The FCC approved SpaceX to replace its aging Starlink satellites with advanced second-gen models. The number of Australians using FWA for home broadband nearly doubled. Hiya’s report found nearly 20 billion spam calls globally. The UK CMA has paused its app store investigations into Apple and Google.
Grid Telecom and Tamares Telecom have announced a strategic alliance to establish open-access cable landing infrastructure in Cyprus. This partnership aims to enhance regional digital infrastructure, promoting data-driven growth. Leveraging Cyprus as a carrier-neutral hub, it connects key destinations with state-of-the-art subsea cable landings, boosting digital connectivity in Europe and the Middle East.
China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile network operator, has surpassed 1 billion subscribers, adding 559,000 new users in July alone. Notably, it also saw a net addition of 13.7 million 5G customers, bringing its total to nearly 528 million. Such growth underscores China Mobile’s strategic push in the VoIP and 5G sectors.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has launched Indonesia’s first AI Experience Center at Solo Technopark, Central Java. This state-of-the-art facility, boasting advanced 5G connectivity, aims to establish Indonesia as a future leader in AI. The center will foster innovation, develop AI-ready talent, and support the nation’s digital transformation.
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.
