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Get ready! 15th annual ITW is just around the corner

By Aiste Kryzanovske April 7, 2022

The start of the International Telecoms Week is rapidly approaching. The 15th annual ITW will take place from the 9th of May until 12th of May at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, near Washington, DC. International Telecommunications Week is the world’s largest meeting of global leaders from the telecoms and ICT Infrastructure ecosystems, and it is a must-attend event for anybody driving and trailblazing the growth of telecommunication. ITW connects the international carrier, subsea, infrastructure, data center, cloud, software, and other communities, featuring over 2,000 companies from 148 countries. As the primary yearly gathering place for the global wholesale telecommunications community, ITW provides the greatest and most diverse networking opportunities for the worldwide wholesale telecoms industry through meetings, workshops, chats, and seminars. It’s a fully integrated exhibition with a variety of options for people to connect with individuals from all around the…

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FCC flags Russia’s Kaspersky as a security threat

By Aiste Kryzanovske March 30, 2022

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has named Kaspersky Lab, a Moscow-based cybersecurity business and developer of popular antivirus software, as one of the organizations posing an unacceptable danger to US national security. Kaspersky is the first Russian company to be added to the list, which is currently dominated by Chinese telecoms companies. The FCC has now released its most recent list of untrustworthy vendors, which includes, for the first time, a non-Chinese company: Kaspersky. Kaspersky joins Huawei Technologies, ZTE Corporation, Hytera, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, Dahua Technology Company, China Telecom (Americas) and China Mobile International USA on the list. Once a company has been included on the list, it is illegal for that organization to use federal subsidies, which are distributed through the FCC’s $8 billion yearly Universal Service Fund, or to buy any of its products or services. Domestic consumers, with the exception of government employees,…

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BAI Communications expands to Italy

By Aiste Kryzanovske February 10, 2022

In conjunction with key local industry experts, BAI Communications, a worldwide communications infrastructure provider, has launched the next phase of its international growth plan with its entrance into Italy. The company’s goal is to deliver neutral host connected infrastructure solutions to one of Europe’s strongest telecoms markets. BAI Italia is the company’s first European business outside of the United Kingdom and Ireland, bolstering its position as a regional leader in 5G and shared infrastructure. BAI Italia will focus on providing low latency and limitless capacity neutral host networks to ensure that Italians can remain connected in congested metropolitan areas. The group’s vast capabilities will be leveraged by the experienced leadership team to design, develop, manage and fund the critical connectivity infrastructure required to advance digital innovation. The organization will expand existing connections with mobile network operators (MNOs), businesses and municipalities to create a future-ready platform that will be…

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Lleida.net signs a SaaS contract with Telefonica Global Solutions

By Aiste Kryzanovske February 9, 2022

Lleida.net, a technology services firm, has secured a new deal with the Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica Global Solutions (TGS) to deliver a broad range of SaaS services to TGS customers around the world. Registered SMS, Registered email, and Lleida.net platforms such as Click & Sign and Openum are all part of SaaS services. Under the terms of the agreement, Lleida.net will deliver SaaS services to TGS clients in Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Uruguay, Mexico, Brazil, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Chile. Since 2016, Lleida.net has collaborated with Telefonica’s wholesale, roaming and international divisions. Telefónica Global Solutions is the Telefónica business division responsible for providing innovative solutions in digitalization processes. It has over 1,500 clients in 170 countries and 110 points of presence that transport an average of more than 15 billion phone minutes per year while transferring 130 petabytes of roaming data. The Telefónica…

Top 10 softphone apps for Android and iOS

By Aiste Kryzanovske January 24, 2022

A softphone is a device-agnostic software application that provides a digital phone interface, allowing users to make and receive phone calls over the Internet. Softphones improve staff availability while also allowing for regional flexibility. By using a softphone, as long as Internet connectivity is available, there is no longer a need to remain tethered to a desktop phone while waiting for an essential call. We are certain that you will discover the ideal solution for your needs with our handpicked Top 10 list of softphone apps, whether you are a sole entrepreneur, a small firm, or a major enterprise. * The list is not arranged in any particular order RingCentral is a VoIP service vendor that provides a softphone app for iOS and Android phones, as well as for macOS and Windows. RingCentral has a plethora of capabilities, making it an ideal choice for businesses looking for a…

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KT Corporation acquires Epsilon Telecommunications

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 14, 2021

Singapore based Epsilon Telecommunications, a global connectivity provider simplifying the connectivity for companies, applications and information worldwide as well as in the cloud, has been acquired for $145 million by KT Corporation, South Korea’s largest telecommunication operator. Epsilon has 260 points of presence in 41 locations across 20 countries, including the Chinese mainland. Furthermore, the firm has data centers in London, New York and Singapore. The firm offers cloud, ethernet, SD-WAN, colocation and voice services, as well as its own network-as-a-service platform called Infiny. “The acquisition of Epsilon by KT is a great milestone on our company’s journey and recognition of the hard work of our teams across the globe,” said Michel Robert, Chief Executive Officer at Epsilon Telecommunications. “The acquisition is a logical next step for both businesses and a fantastic opportunity for customers, partners and internal teams.” KT purchased the company in collaboration with the…

What is SIP trunking?

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 16, 2021

SIP trunking is conquering the business world. However, some still do not know exactly what SIP services are, how they work or what to expect from them. We want to explain some essential aspects of this service, so in this article we will examine what SIP trunking is, what its benefits are and introduce you to the most popular SIP trunking providers on the market. SIP Trunking definition SIP or Session Initiation Protocol is a way to carry through voice over IP (VoIP) calls. It is an application layer protocol for real-time audio and/or video sessions between two endpoints. To put it simply, SIP is a technology that originates, maintains, modifies, and terminates call sessions over an IP network. Basically, SIP trunks are the virtual version of analog telephone lines. When using SIP trunks, a SIP provider connects one or multiple channels to a Private Branch Exchange (PBX), giving users…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #32

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 13, 2021

Virgin Media expands its gigabit network Virgin Media has successfully upgraded 1.5 million additional premises to DOCSIS 3.1, allowing users to achieve internet speeds exceeding one gigabit per second. Over half of the 15.5 million subscriber homes in the UK may now get gigabit services thanks to this latest initiative. The network improvements were made at a variety of sites around the United Kingdom, including cities such as Bournemouth, Bristol, Northampton, Southampton, Wolverhampton, Wigan, and York. VMO2 will continue to roll out DOCSIS 3.1 improvements throughout the rest of its network, after earlier stating that they will have updated their whole footprint by the end of 2021. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/hj4emdmf Avature in partnership with DIDWW Avature has teamed up with DIDWW, an international telecom operator that offers high quality VoIP services. By using DIDWW’s two-way SIP services, Avature will be able to maintain continuous communications and worldwide connection across…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #28

By Aiste Kryzanovske July 16, 2021

GCI to expand capacity for rural areas GCI, an Alaskan service provider, has signed a $150 million contract with Intelsat to increase the telecommunications service capacity in rural areas. GCI has been providing geosynchronous (GEO) satellite communications for 35 years to supply the state with data, video and voice services. The latest transaction gives GCI continued access to C-band and Ku-band capacities, which are already a part of GCI’s satellite services portfolio, and also provides new access to state-wide Ka-band capacity. Furthermore, Intelsat will provide the multi-satellite solution through a new and improved managed station platform and C- Ku- and Ka-bands networks. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/w52yht6u South Sudan launches Digitel Network South Sudan has announced the launch of Digitel Network, the country’s first telecommunications company, which was introduced to celebrate 10 years of independence of the country. South Sudan has so far had the services of only two international mobile…

Top marketing tips from telecom professionals

By Aiste Kryzanovske July 5, 2021

It is imperative for every business to develop a marketing strategy that enables organizations to build long-term relationships with their customers. Developing and executing such a marketing strategy is not an easy task, especially in the ever-changing telecommunications industry. There are a myriad of ways to create and design a marketing campaign, and even more ways to manage your entire marketing strategy. To help you wade through the complex world of telecom marketing, we have searched far and wide to gather the top telecom professionals’ marketing ideas that will hopefully inspire everyone in their marketing path.Yaniv Masjedi, CMO of Nextiva, says being your own biggest competitor is the greatest motivation. “Being in such a competitive industry is a roller coaster, and at the same time, we like to see ourselves as our own biggest competitor. We aren’t striving to be like the other companies in our space because Nextiva…