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UK telecoms sector agrees to help customers in need The UK government and operators have approved a new deal to help customers who are struggling to pay their broadband and mobile bills. Andrew Glover, chair of the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA), stated, “The telecoms sector knows that people are facing real challenges with the cost-of-living crisis. Our members are determined to do what they can to help their customers through this period and, together with the government, we will work to raise greater awareness of the support available.” Among other measures, telcos have agreed to allow vulnerable customers to switch to cheaper tariffs without charge or penalty, or adjust their plans to make payments more manageable. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/msjxsp2f Sinch achieves HIPAA compliance for its voice, fax and UCaaS services Sinch has announced that it has successfully achieved third-party validation of its compliance with the Health Insurance Portability…

Intel and Exfo release tool for 5G issue detection Operators will be able to monitor a 5G network in real time thanks to a new solution developed by Exfo, a Canadian telecommunications testing company, and Intel, a US chip manufacturer. The new service, dubbed “Exfo’s full-stack assurance solution,” is marketed as a way for 5G network operators to detect and correlate service degradation concerns.The software is said to combine system, monitoring, and telemetry data flows, monitor them in real time, and respond quickly if a fault is detected. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/9x66wd2z Qualcomm’s €1 billion antitrust punishment lifted Qualcomm was fined €997 million by the EU in 2018, in what was considered as a major victory for regulators over ‘big tech.’ The General Court, Europe’s second-highest court, has now overruled this order. The complaint concerns Qualcomm’s payments to Apple running into the billions of dollars between 2011 and 2016 to…

Linxa, a provider of cutting-edge voice and data traffic solutions for telecom carriers and operators, has announced the implementation of Linxa Connect, which will enable Arelion (previously Telia Carrier) to revolutionize its wholesale voice business.   Linxa Connect is a fully integrated end-to-end telecom management software product that supports and automates wholesale activities, from rate control through routing, quality and deal management, invoicing, dispute management, fraud detection and reporting. The Linxa Connect platform enables an increasing number of Tier-1 carriers’ profitable voice businesses and supports solutions that provide these enterprises with what they need to stay competitive, such as simplicity, automation, control and agility. By leveraging Linxa Connect, Arelion has been able to replace three outdated systems with a single platform, as well as improve automation and business processes. End-to-end functionalities are streamlined and more accurate, and procedures include grading, routing, quality and deal management, invoicing, reconciliation, dispute management,…

VoIPstudio is a top-tier VoIP communications solution provider for small and medium-sized enterprises of all types. The company provides over 40 cloud-based PBX services in a simple, intuitive, all-inclusive platform that allows any organization to benefit from professional communications at a low cost.   VoIPstudio helps expanding enterprises to operate globally by enabling them to acquire phone numbers in over 90 countries and 30,000 cities across the world directly from the application. The company offers international, local, toll-free, and “gold” phone numbers, with newly purchased numbers being instantly usable.   VoIPstudio includes all of the capabilities you’ll need to start building a call center straight away. It comes with a comprehensive yet simple-to-use virtual switchboard that can be configured from anywhere using a browser. It also incorporates a complete virtual PBX, with call flows, call recording, IVR, SMS, call transfer, and many other capabilities, as well as a mobile app,…

Nokia labeled one of the world’s most ethical companies Nokia has been named one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies®” for the fifth year in a row by the Ethisphere Institute. In 2022, 136 recipients from 22 countries and 45 sectors were honored. Nokia is one of five telecoms industry winners, and the only Finnish business to receive recognition. Nokia’s superior governance, as well as its dedication to best-in-class sustainability, corporate ethics, compliance and governance standards, has earned the company this honor. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/4ab8c253 NTT partners with Schneider Electric to test private 5G network NTT and Schneider Electric’s latest collaboration will build on their current relationship to create a secure and on-premises end-to-end digital platform that will allow various sectors to benefit from private 5G services. The private 5G network is projected to support equipment availability, machine performance and product quality solutions. The project will also provide a…

Snom Technology, the world’s leading brand for business IP telephony, is completing its D3XX and D7XX IP phone families by adding three new models – and satisfying the demands of customers who want to invest in bespoke solutions.  Any business which is cost-conscious or carrying out large-scale installations will benefit from adjustments to the equipment and a brand new, entry-level IP phone with color display. What you see is what you get Normally, manufacturers with high-end devices in their product lines offer the most cutting-edge equipment at launch. However, this always results in significant differences in price between entry-level products and so called “top of the range” products.  However, a recent survey of Snom partners revealed that 97 % of respondents had never used the integrated Bluetooth function since purchasing ‘‘top’’ models in the D3XX and D7XX (D385 and D785) series and couldn’t foresee any use for it…

A predictive dialer is call automation software that allows salespeople to dial many numbers at the same time. Predictive dialing connects a company rep to a caller as soon as they answer,  optimizing a sales person’s time to connect with and close actual prospects. With a predictive dialer, there is no delay between calls, so agents can greatly increase the number of conversations they have with actual leads on a daily basis.   Bridgei2p is a VoIP (Voice Over IP) solution provider with the goal of providing industry-leading VoIP technology to a variety of industrial verticals. The company specializes in offering unique customer-specific solutions that are based on in-depth research into individual customer demands, including their predictive dialer. Bridgei2p’s predictive dialer will not only increase efficiency, but also help a business save money while also increasing earnings. It’s one of the most sophisticated and modern phone systems available.   The…

Telefonica has announced their  significant commitment to the metaverse, indicating that the company will use MWC22 Barcelona to demonstrate its digital transformation and technological leadership initiatives through an innovative virtual environment.   Telefonica said it will utilize the metaverse to demonstrate all of its in-person demos, allowing conference attendees to digitally visit the four physical sites on the exhibition floors. The organization will provide a unique experience based on the quality of the information exhibited and the ongoing and diverse activities by combining real-time and virtual participation.   Telefónica will demonstrate its expertise, capabilities and dedication to assisting businesses, governmental agencies and society as a whole in taking advantage of the tremendous opportunities that digitization and connectivity provide. The company will also show what it can do for the community, and the advantages its solutions will deliver in terms of making participants more efficient, sustainable and safe. Telefónica will exhibit…

Sennheiser, a supplier of innovative audio technology that makes collaboration and learning simpler, has unveiled the TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker, an intelligent speaker certified for Microsoft Teams. With the integration of Microsoft Teams, the new TC ISP builds on the TeamConnect family, which is based on a foundation of innovation technology.   The new unified communications solution for mid-sized Microsoft Teams Rooms, which was originally scheduled to debut at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2022, was unveiled via free, live online seminars.   The gadget is meant for up to 10 individuals in small to medium-sized rooms, whether participants join virtually or in person. It has a 3.5-meter-radius omnidirectional speaker and seven beamforming microphones to ensure optimal voice intelligibility. The gadget may be connected to a laptop, or a Microsoft Teams display in a conference room. The TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker provides an easy and versatile installation experience with different mounting choices, lengthy…

The telecom industry is responsible for keeping the globe linked through communications services. There are many aspects of these services that we take for granted, from private calls to business interactions. However, it is only because of the telecom sector that we are able to swiftly connect to individuals all over the world, whether by phone, internet, airwaves or cables. For years, cybercriminals have targeted telecom operators because they maintain and manage vital communications infrastructure that is used to transport and store vast quantities of private and sensitive data. Cyber-attacks on the telecom industry in particular, have risen dramatically in recent years as technology has advanced and our world has evolved to become more connected. In this article, we hope to shed light on the cyber security threats that the telecommunications sector is facing. Also, explain how providers can defend their digital environments and key infrastructure from possible cyber-attacks Why…