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CMA probes ViaSat acquisition of Inmarsat The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) of the UK has said that it is starting its own investigation into ViaSat’s acquisition of Inmarsat. The two operators had initially expressed their expectations that the transaction would conclude in the middle of 2022, with input from different regulatory organizations. By October 5, the CMA is anticipated to decide if a thorough probe into this transaction is necessary. The merged corporation will initially operate a fleet of 19 satellites in various orbits and spectrum regions, with ten more in the works. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/y8zcwwtz FCC stops subsidies for SpaceX Starlink The FCC has refused to approve the Starlink proposal, stating that it was uncertain if the technology could reach the advertised speeds in its current state. The regulator highlighted that Ookla’s most recent projections indicated a reduction in the speeds Starlink may offer in 2022. According…

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Vodafone and RingCentral launch UC solution in the German market

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 2, 2022

‘Vodafone Business UC with RingCentral’ has been introduced to the German market by Vodafone Germany and RingCentral, a supplier of worldwide business cloud communications. The newly released Unified Communications (UC) platform combines RingCentral’s flagship offering, RingCentral Message Video Phone™ (MVP™), with Vodafone’s mobility and 5G technology. Businesses now have another compelling option to migrate from their current infrastructure to the cloud thanks to this new unified communications solution. Vodafone Business UC with RingCentral enables staff to work from anywhere by providing a single app for team messaging, video meetings and a cloud phone system, and it provides a flexible yet dependable solution to handle the complexities of everyday work. In order to make communication and collaboration easier, this highly secure system offers call recording, HD video meetings, and many other new features. End users will also benefit from the numerous distinctive features, such as the AI-based Advanced Meeting…

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RingCentral expands its hardware ecosystem and adds new features

By Aiste Kryzanovske July 27, 2022

RingCentral, a global provider of business cloud communications, video meetings, collaboration and contact center solutions, has announced an extension of its hardware ecosystem as well as new RingCentral Rooms feature updates. Organizations may use RingCentral Rooms to turn their meeting locations into dynamically enabled video conferencing destinations. Customers may now choose from a number of additional hardware partners to equip their conference rooms with high-quality, intelligent audio and video, as well as a whiteboard, allowing meeting attendees to better interact while also being seen and heard. RingCentral is collaborating with three more hardware suppliers to satisfy the ever-increasing market demands for conferencing services. New partnerships with Avocor, Jabra and EPOS provide the company users more options and new features that improve the meeting room experience for improved interaction and smoother collaboration. “Strong relationships with strategic hardware partners are important as we strive to address the complex challenges…

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Smart City Networks to add Hosted Voice to its service portfolio

By Aiste Kryzanovske July 20, 2022

A cloud-based business Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone system called Hosted Voice will be added to the Smart City Networks portfolio of goods and services, the US-based provider of cutting-edge technology and communication services for trade exhibitions and events, has announced. The Smart City Hosted Voice solution, which was created with mobile users in mind, provides one-number calling from any device, and round-the-clock access to admin and user portals that let users individually manage their phone settings, greetings, out-of-office messages, phone mail, and other features. Smart City Hosted Voice provides a mobile app that allows any device to be used alternately for incoming and outgoing calling, and the system may be linked with Microsoft Teams deployments. Hosted Voice is a telecommunications platform that provides crystal clear call quality, flexibility and a variety of capabilities to tailor the product to the specific demands of any site, whether…

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Ericsson gains clearance for Vonage purchase

By Aiste Kryzanovske July 19, 2022

Ericsson has announced that the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has approved its $6.2 billion acquisition of Vonage Holdings. The transaction is scheduled to close by Thursday, July 21. The Swedish vendor’s most significant purchase to date is that of Vonage. This acquisition is a crucial component of Ericsson’s strategy, which calls for creating a market-leading service for businesses. Both the company’s boards and shareholders have approved the $6.2 billion all-cash transaction, but the deal was briefly put on hold while the Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States (CFIUS) looked at it. Following the transaction’s announcement, Ericsson became involved in a controversy in February involving payments to the Islamic State militant organization in Iraq. This incident led to investigations by various U.S. authorities, raising concerns that the deal would be in jeopardy. In spite of Ericsson’s offer price of $21 per…

VoIP Fundamentals

Top 10 VoIP providers in 2022

By Aiste Kryzanovske July 11, 2022

If you ask anyone who is familiar with VoIP systems, they’d probably tell you that choosing the right service provider can indeed be a difficult task. The VoIP market includes numerous service providers, each of them claiming to be the best. It’s easy to get frustrated with the selection process when seeking a service provider, and it’s challenging to compare features, benefits and customer support quality on offer. Therefore, we’ve done the legwork, and all you have to do is read our findings. So, there you have it – our top 10 picks for the best VoIP systems in 2022. RingCentral Office is a renowned cloud-based VoIP platform with a wide range of capabilities that should be able to meet the needs of any company phone system. Furthermore, APIs may be used to enhance RingCentral Office’s integration with other apps. RingCentral Office stands apart in the market for medium-sized…

News Roundup

A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #27

By Vilija Simkiene July 8, 2022

Ericsson to be the sole RAN vendor for T-Mobile Netherlands T-Mobile Netherlands has appointed Ericsson as a sole supplier for the renewal of its 5G network. Soren Abildgaard, CEO of T-Mobile Netherlands, stated, “I am confident that with the support of Ericsson we will continue to offer our customers the best mobile telecom experience. We have been leading in 4G for many years and we are and will continue to be so with 5G. In recent years, we have built a globally acclaimed 4G network.” According to the Dutch mobile operator, the choice was preceded by an intensive selection process that assessed, among other things, quality, equipment performance, innovation, sustainability and costs. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/4szfd6m4 Nokia and LG U+ collaborate for 5G Advanced and 6G The South Korean mobile operator LG U+ has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia to cooperate on the next generation of wireless…

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Apple and Google face UK investigation over mobile browser duopoly

By Aiste Kryzanovske July 7, 2022

Following a year-long investigation that indicated the two corporations had a tight grip on the industry, the UK competition authority is launching an investigation into Apple and Google’s market clout in phone browsers and cloud gaming. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking feedback on opening a market probe that would give it broad powers to address Google and Apple’s monopoly in mobile phone systems. The CMA might use a market investigation to intervene in Apple and Google’s provision of mobile browsers and distribution of cloud gaming services via their app stores and devices. The regulator has decided after a year of investigation that Apple and Google had an effective duopoly on mobile ecosystems, allowing them to exert an unfair grip on these markets, which include operating systems, app stores, and mobile web browsers. According to the CMA, the organization has examined where it may take…

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Telinta and DIDWW team up to deliver a white label hosted PBX solution for VoIP service providers

By Aiste Kryzanovske June 28, 2022

Telinta, a global leader in white label cloud-based switching and billing solutions for VoIP service providers, and DIDWW, a leading provider of premium quality VoIP communications and two-way SIP trunking services, today announced an integrated solution for Hosted PBX. phone.systemsTM is a fully-featured, cloud-based virtual PBX solution from DIDWW, integrated with Telinta’s softswitch and billing platform. The solution is specifically designed to interconnect with any service provider for VoIP Origination and Termination, and requires no special hardware to purchase and maintain. The white label solution includes: An intuitive drag-and-drop user interface, where configurations are instantly activated as they are graphically assembled. Highly scalable options to meet the needs of any size business customer, from simple home-based businesses to complex multi-location enterprises. Popular PBX features such as Call Queuing, Ring Groups, IVR, Voicemail, Conference Calling, Call Recording, Fax via G711u and T.38 codecs, Attended and Unattended Call Transfers, and…

Guides & Tips

How to choose a SIP Trunking provider?

By Aiste Kryzanovske June 27, 2022

Choosing the best SIP trunking service to meet your company objectives may be a challenging task. If you have spent any time researching telecommunications services, you will know that this sector is complex, tough to navigate and offers a myriad of solutions to choose from. SIP trunking services vary in terms of the types, quality and scope of services provided, as well as in terms of pricing and customer service. Selecting a solution can be difficult, but if you focus on what matters most, such as ser