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.
Air Wireless has unveiled wireless DOCSIS technology, revolutionizing the delivery of wireless broadband services. This innovation allows cable TV providers to easily expand their data offerings. The new wireless DOCSIS solution competes with Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), posing a challenge to existing cable TV wireline broadband services and reshaping industry dynamics.
OneLayer, a 5G security startup, has signed a multi-year agreement with Evergy to secure operational technology assets on its private network. Leveraging partnerships with Nokia and Ericsson, OneLayer’s zero-trust security platform, OneLayer Bridge, will manage IoT and OT devices across the U.S.
Celona, a U.S.-based private networks specialist, is advancing into the Chinese market through a strategic partnership with Xingtera. This collaboration aims to deploy Celona’s innovative 5G LAN solution across industries such as manufacturing and logistics. Supported by Oriental Cable Network and Inspur, the partnership enhances secure wireless connectivity and accelerates digital transformation.
Sinch, which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, has partnered with Singtel, Asia’s leading communications technology group, to become the first provider to enable Rich Communication Services (RCS) for businesses in Singapore. Sinch and Singtel are now offering businesses an advanced platform to connect with customers through secure and branded messaging directly in their native mobile inboxes.
Ofcom has introduced new regulations mandating that internet service providers (ISPs) clearly state whether their broadband uses full-fibre, part-fibre, copper, or cable networks. This aims to eliminate confusion among consumers by providing transparent information on network technologies. By making informed comparisons, customers can better choose the right internet services.
Sparkle, Italy’s leading international service provider, partners with Nexim Global to boost global Internet connectivity. This collaboration, sealed at IBC2024, leverages Nexim’s 8,600 km fiber network and Sparkle’s IP Transit in Milan. Customers will benefit from high-speed, low-latency Internet and advanced DDoS protection, enhancing their online experience.
Logicalis has announced remarkable progress in its environmental sustainability efforts, as detailed in the Responsible Business Report 2024. Notable achievements include a 27% reduction in scope 1 emissions and a 17% reduction in scope 2 emissions. These efforts align with Logicalis’s goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised concerns about the Vodafone and Three merger, fearing it could harm competition and lead to higher prices for mobile customers. The CMA highlights the potential for reduced services and data offerings. Despite promises of better network quality and enhanced 5G, the CMA remains skeptical.
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.
