Passive antennas are becoming critical 5G-Advanced infrastructure as operators target higher capacity, cleaner uplinks, lower latency, and greener RAN sites. For VoIP providers, improved antenna efficiency and automation can enhance call quality, reduce interference, and support reliable mobile VoIP performance across dense networks, IoT environments, and future AI-driven telecom deployments.
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
Verizon’s expanded Google Cloud partnership brings Gemini Enterprise AI into customer service, network operations, security, and data management. For VoIP and telecom providers, the move highlights how AI-powered automation, smarter contact centres, and autonomous networks can improve customer experience, streamline operations, and shape the future of enterprise communications services today.
BDUK’s latest Project Gigabit update shows rural broadband rollout gaining pace, with 296,770 contracted premises now reached. For VoIP providers, businesses, and remote workers, expanded gigabit connectivity promises clearer calls, stronger cloud communications, and improved digital services, though the UK’s hardest-to-reach areas still face costly infrastructure challenges ahead this year
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
Ericsson and MTN Group Fintech are accelerating Africa’s mobile money evolution with a cloud-native MoMo migration across key markets. For VoIP and telecom providers, the upgrade highlights how scalable digital infrastructure, APIs, and public cloud readiness can strengthen payments, merchant services, resilience, and innovation across Africa’s connected financial ecosystem today.
Sunrise and Salt are exploring deeper rural network sharing in Switzerland, aiming to boost 5G coverage, RAN efficiency, and reliable connectivity for underserved communities. The cooperation could strengthen mobile broadband, VoIP calling quality, and future telecom services while preserving competition through independent cores, regulatory oversight, and smarter infrastructure investment nationwide
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
Premier League stadiums depend on secure Wi-Fi for tickets, payments, surveillance, and VoIP communications, but evil twin attacks threaten match-day connectivity. Fake networks can steal fan data through spoofed portals. Strong encryption, network segmentation, AI threat detection, and rogue access point monitoring help venues protect fans and critical operations online.
