EXA Infrastructure’s new Barcelona-Bilbao fibre route strengthens Spain’s role as a European connectivity hub, delivering faster, more resilient transport for VoIP providers, cloud platforms, carriers, and enterprises. By linking Mediterranean traffic to Atlantic subsea systems, the route supports low-latency voice, video, AI workloads, and diverse transatlantic routing options across Europe.
Boldyn Networks is bringing private 5G connectivity to West Sussex farms, powering real-time livestock monitoring with RedCap devices. For VoIP and telecom providers, the project highlights how reliable rural networks enable smarter agritech, resilient communications, IoT sensors, and future voice over IP services beyond traditional urban coverage zones and deployments
Huawei and HP Inc. have signed a global patent cross-licensing deal covering key Wi-Fi technologies, strengthening device interoperability and future connectivity. For VoIP providers and enterprise communications, the agreement could support faster, more reliable wireless networks, improving call quality, video meetings, cloud collaboration, and next-generation Wi-Fi performance across connected workplaces.
AI, geopolitics and sabotage are reshaping subsea cables, creating new risks for VoIP, telcos and cloud communications. FLAG’s Brice Evin explains why resilient routes, partnerships, edge data centres and Gulf-India connectivity are vital as voice traffic, low-latency applications and global digital services demand secure, high-capacity fibre infrastructure for future growth
EE’s Fast Lane brings UK-first commercial 5G network slicing to consumers and small businesses, improving connectivity during crowded events. Built on 5G Standalone, it supports reliable VoIP calls, mobile payments, streaming, and ticketing when networks are congested, showcasing how dedicated 5G slices can boost business communications and customer experience today
South Africa’s zero-rating deadline could reshape mobile connectivity and VoIP access for public benefit services. By 2027, MTN, Vodacom, and Cell C must enable data-free access to eligible platforms, supporting education, healthcare, jobs, and digital inclusion while spotlighting telecom regulation, affordable broadband, and mobile-first communication for millions of underserved users
A Mitel and Vanson Bourne study reveals a widening workplace communication gap, with VoIP, collaboration tools, and AI investments failing to meet employee needs. As tool sprawl fuels shadow IT, enterprises must prioritize secure voice services, unified communications, and simpler workflows to improve productivity, trust, and business-critical connectivity, network reliability
Rakuten Symphony and VIVA Bolivia are advancing cloud-native network modernisation with Open RAN, OSS, AI-driven operations and digital platforms. The partnership could accelerate VoIP services, mobile innovation, customer experience and flexible telecom growth, positioning Bolivia as a key market for next-generation communications and software-based operator transformation across Latin America today
EE’s Fast Lane brings commercial 5G network slicing to the UK, giving mobile users and businesses priority connectivity during crowded events. For VoIP, UCaaS, mobile payments, and live streaming, dedicated 5G+ lanes could mean lower latency, fewer dropped connections, and more reliable real-time communications when networks face peak demand surges.
AI is transforming the UK police 101 non-emergency line with smarter VoIP call routing that filters misdirected calls, reduces queues, and protects human handlers for genuine public safety needs. Backed by Vodafone Business and the Home Office, the upgrade shows how intelligent voice networks can modernise contact centre operations nationwide.
