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.
Microsoft’s €4.3 billion investment in Italy is set to revolutionize cloud and AI infrastructure. This ambitious initiative aims to elevate Italy’s digital landscape, offering VoIP solutions that enhance connectivity and communication. By focusing on digital skills, Microsoft intends to transform Italy into a leading hub for digital innovation in the Mediterranean region.
SoftBank’s Sunglider, a groundbreaking solar-powered aircraft, has achieved a stratospheric flight, boosting prospects for VoIP solutions from the skies. With its massive 78-meter wingspan and high payload capacity, this advanced High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) marks a milestone in telecommunications.
BT’s Enhanced Call Protect service has revolutionized phone scam prevention on their Digital Voice platform. Leveraging hi-tech software and artificial intelligence, BT has blocked 2.4 million scam calls since May 2024. Collaborating with Hiya, the service employs machine learning to enhance scam detection, ensuring customers remain secure from vishing threats.
A Verizon network outage caused widespread disruptions across the United States on Monday. Customers reported issues from California to New York, with concentrations in cities like Chicago and Phoenix. Verizon acknowledged the problem and initiated immediate recovery efforts.
The longstanding peering relationship between Deutsche Telekom and Meta, the company behind Facebook, has collapsed in a dispute over network fees. Deutsche Telekom accuses Meta of leveraging its power to undermine the telecom sector, while Meta claims Deutsche Telekom jeopardizes net neutrality.
Verizon has entered a $3.3 billion leaseback agreement with Vertical Bridge, impacting over 6,300 towers across the U.S. This marks one of the largest tower transactions in a decade. Verizon retains tower ownership while Vertical Bridge manages operation, enhancing their existing portfolio and bolstering U.S. wireless infrastructure.
Air France has teamed up with Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, to offer high-speed VoIP-enabled WiFi onboard its fleet by 2025. This new technology aims to provide passengers with seamless connectivity, allowing multiple devices to connect simultaneously.
NTT Group is exploring a billion-dollar Real Estate Investment Trust in Singapore, potentially featuring $3 billion in data center assets. This initiative could raise $1 billion, marking it as Singapore’s largest IPO since 2017.
Verizon Business has partnered with Vay Technology to enhance Vay’s innovative driverless fleets with cutting-edge 5G connectivity. Vay’s remote-operated electric vehicles will leverage Verizon’s robust mobile network, revolutionizing the VoIP landscape with teleoperation-ready cars and seamless data management.
