As the Federal Communications Commission evaluates T-Mobile US’s proposed acquisition of UScellular. This merger promises to reshape the VoIP landscape by combining resources to tackle fierce competition. By leveraging UScellular’s spectrum and infrastructure, T-Mobile aims to enhance its VoIP offerings, transforming market dynamics.
Starlink’s temporary FCC approval for direct-to-device services highlights the vital role of VoIP technology during emergencies. By partnering with T-Mobile, Starlink enables emergency alerts via satellite in hurricane-stricken North Carolina, offering free internet for 30 days.
Airtel is tackling India’s growing spam call issue with its latest AI-powered spam detection solution. This innovative system analyzes and alerts users within 2 milliseconds, detecting over 100 million spam calls daily. Available to all 387 million Airtel customers for free, it sets a new benchmark in AI-driven telecom security.
Regulatory compliance is crucial for VoIP carriers to ensure the delivery of reliable communication services. Non-compliance can result in severe penalties, loss of licenses, and reputational damage. This article provides an overview of key regulations, such as data protection and emergency services, that carriers must navigate to operate legally and protect consumers.
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.
The National Advertising Review Board (NARB) has urged AT&T to revise its claims about its Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) following a challenge from T-Mobile US. AT&T’s advertisement implied the advanced VoIP service is operational, which is misleading. Transparent communication in the evolving VoIP and satellite communications landscape is essential.
AccessPlus, an affiliate of RingSquared, has announced its acquisition of Crocker Communications, a leading telecommunications provider in Massachusetts. This move allows AccessPlus to expand its VoIP and fiber broadband infrastructure across Western Massachusetts. By integrating Crocker’s clients, AccessPlus aims to deliver enhanced VoIP services and boost connectivity, marking a significant growth milestone.
Verizon strongly opposes the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance’s proposal to allocate the 4.9 GHz band to FirstNet, operated by AT&T. Verizon argues this would disrupt competitive balance and unfairly benefit AT&T. This debate within the FCC could significantly affect public safety communications and commercial wireless use, making it a critical issue for the voip industry.
Amazon has inaugurated a new facility in Kirkland, Washington, dedicated to the production of satellites for its Project Kuiper. This project aims to establish a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide internet connectivity.
The United States government has launched an investigation into Chinese telecommunications companies China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom amid fears that these firms might transfer US data to the Chinese government through their US cloud and wholesale routing services. According to Reuters, which cited three anonymous sources, the US Commerce Department has issued subpoenas to the three companies.
