DIDWW, a leading telecom operator delivering top-tier SIP trunking and SMS services for businesses and telco carriers worldwide, has recently secured their membership of the Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC). As a global non-profit organization dedicated to advancing information and communications technology (ICT) in the Asia-Pacific region, the PTC has 3,500 representatives from over 40 countries and more than 150 member companies.
Vi, India’s foremost telecom operator, has joined forces with Anritsu to enhance VoLTE call experience. Overcoming complex network challenges, they successfully improve call connectivity and sound quality. Anritsu delivers invaluable insights into VoLTE subsystems, facilitating swift customer-issue resolution.
A recent report by the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) reveals that fiber internet has now reached over half of U.S. households, surpassing 51.5% of primary homes. The survey, conducted by RVA LLC Market Research and Consulting on behalf of FBA, highlights 2023 as a record-setting year for annual fiber-to-the-home growth, with network operators connecting an unprecedented nine million new homes.
Imagine a search and rescue mission in remote rural areas, being empowered by the wings of a drone, beaming down 5G connectivity. This very scene is unfolding in Warwickshire, UK, thanks to Virgin Media O2’s innovative approach. The drone, armed with a petite mobile base station, creates a nimble communication network, offering vital real-time data to rescuers.
As businesses adapt to the demands of today’s fast-paced environment, this article explores the 10 indispensable features that can transform a business phone system into a strategic asset. From VoIP capabilities and mobile integration to unified communication, CRM software integration, and advanced call routing, discover how these features enhance internal operations, optimize customer interactions, and contribute to improved efficiency, productivity, and customer experiences.
In the dynamic landscape of telecommunications, Charter Communications is strategically addressing the challenges posed by emerging technologies such as fiber optics and fixed wireless access (FWA). The company’s Chief Financial Officer, Jessica Fischer, highlighted Charter’s resilience against fiber competition, emphasizing the significance of pacing in the deployment of this technology.
In a bid to promote digital inclusion and ease the financial burden on its customers, Virgin Media O2, the UK’s second-largest telecoms operator, has taken significant steps to raise awareness of social tariffs. The company, with a customer base of 5 million broadband and TV users, is now including information on its Essential Broadband and Essential Broadband Plus tariffs in the monthly bills of all its customers.
ITU announced a 6G framework, advancing global standards with a focus on spectrum bands, capabilities, and use cases. Eutelsat OneWeb and Imperial College are teaming up to transform space weather monitoring. Google launched Gemini AI model with flexibility to process diverse data types. SoftBank acquires 51% of Cubic Telecom, forming a strategic partnership for software-defined connected vehicles.
In a remarkable feat of engineering, Openreach, the UK’s leading digital network provider, is illuminating approximately 60,000 new premises every week, equivalent to the size of Tunbridge Wells in Kent. With a commitment to a £15 billion investment, the company aims to connect 25 million buildings by 2026, with a subsequent target of 30 million by the end of 2030.
In a recent move, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has chosen to prolong the waiver exempting broadband providers from the requirement of having their broadband data collection (BDC) filings certified by professional engineers. This decision has sparked a mixed reaction within the telecommunications industry.
