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News Roundup

A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #36

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 9, 2022

T-Mobile sells its wireline business for $1 On Wednesday, T-Mobile US reached an agreement to sell Cogent Communications Holdings, its wireline operations, for $1, taking a $1 billion write-down charge in the process. The wireline industry, which generated $739 million in revenue last year, houses communications systems, data processing machinery and fiber optic cable. In accordance with the deal, Cogent will also acquire some business-related liabilities in addition to the fiber network, related assets and customers. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/yckz82n2 SES and LiveU launch an integrated video solution In order to provide a complete solution for live video contribution and distribution along with premium content aggregation, SES has partnered with LiveU. Customers will now have access to the most reliable and affordable live video creation and distribution systems for broadcasting live sports, news and other events from stadiums, sporting venues and distant locations. SES broadcasts more than 700 hours of…

Telecom News

BICS and Lynk sign direct-to-mobile satellite agreement

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 8, 2022

In order to extend mobile service to isolated rural regions, the Belgian communications operator BICS has inked a deal with the satellite-direct-to-phone telecoms business Lynk. This agreement will make it possible for mobile network operators (MNOs) to provide services to subscribers in rural areas in North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, South-East Asia, and a number of rural African regions. BICS focuses on cloud, mobility and IoT, while offering digital communications on a worldwide scale. The company also collaborates with MNOs and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). This collaboration aims to solve the problem of remote locations that currently lack any form of mobile connectivity. BICS will use its network to connect the cell carriers with the Lynk satellite constellation. Lynk’s solution enables conventional roaming partner integration without requiring that the mobile operators’ networks undergo hardware or software upgrades, thereby expanding coverage to outlying regions, islands, and…

Telecom News

PBX On The Cloud and DIDWW join forces to deliver industry leading voice solutions

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 7, 2022

PBX On The Cloud, a cloud-based voice solutions provider for Latin America and the USA, has further extended its partnership with DIDWW, a global telecoms operator that offers premium quality two-way VoIP and SMS communications. This collaboration will create added value and functionality for PBX On The Cloud customers by utilizing DIDWW’s SIP trunking service. PBX On The Cloud is a part of MIGESA, a Mexican corporation with more than 40 years of experience in information technology, that has partnered with providers such as DIDWW, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, Dell, HP and VMware. Following the Latin American traditions and customs, PBX On The Cloud knows all their customers by name, offering personalized and efficient services in their selected languages, including English, Spanish and Portuguese from their fully redundant data centers. Powerful PBX On The Cloud voice services range from simple residential phone lines to hosted PBX solutions, including SIP…

Telecom News

Truecaller releases an upgraded iPhone app

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 31, 2022

Global communications platform provider Truecaller has released a completely updated version of its iPhone app for users all around the world. This iOS software has been entirely reworked from scratch to be faster and more effective, and deliver substantially improved number identification, spam, scam and business call detection than earlier versions of the program. This latest advancement is the result of an entirely new architecture that combines Truecaller’s cutting-edge spam detection algorithms with Apple’s existing technologies to provide the best caller ID solution. The updated program connects with Apple’s default phone app to display Truecaller results directly in the call log. Truecaller has created the most up-to-date, precise and comprehensive first ring caller ID and spam detection for any region, and the company ensures this leading position by continuously upgrading its spam database. The app also contains a significant redesign and a new user experience flow, which greatly…

News Roundup

A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #34

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 26, 2022

Lumen asset sale to Brightspeed has been approved The FCC has authorized Brightspeed’s acquisition of Lumen Technologies’ incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) operations in 20 states. The transaction with Apollo-managed funds is scheduled to occur early in the fourth quarter, subject to other standard closing conditions. The business intends to extend its fiber optics network, bringing fast, dependable internet and Wi-Fi to communities across the 20-state area it is purchasing. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/2p8uymya UCaaS market to grow 15.3% from 2022 to 2031 The global Unified Communication-as-a-Service (UCaaS) market was estimated to be worth US$ 44.88 billion in 2021. During the projection period, from 2022 to 2031, the worldwide market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.3%. The proliferation of low-cost smartphones, expanding internet coverage, and greater use of digital platforms that enable remote work are all going to benefit the worldwide UCaaS industry. Because the pricing model…

VoIP Solutions

Scaling business communications with Global Voice services by Infinity Telecom

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 22, 2022

Infinity Telecom is a licensed telecom provider in the Czech Republic, headquartered in Prague. The business provides solutions for data transfer and storage, IP telephony, Internet access, content delivery, colocation, and other telecommunication services in a number of international locations. With quick connectivity for both offices and call centers, Infinity Telecom offers a comprehensive telephone communications solution that can help businesses scale their communication needs while cutting expenses on long-distance and international calls. With Infinity Telecom, companies have access to a team of professionals who are ready to help with all business communication needs, no matter what they might be. With international DID numbers and SIP trunking in over 90 countries, as well as local termination in 60 countries globally, the carrier allows businesses to connect with customers around the world without interruption. With virtual numbers being allocated within a few minutes or days, depending on the…

Telecom News

GoTo Connect now equipped with IT helpdesk functionality

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 18, 2022

GoTo, a platform for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) and enterprise IT support, has announced the availability of IT helpdesk capability within GoTo Connect. End users may now submit a ticket from within the GoTo app, enhancing GoTo’s proficiency in IT support and administration and offering a consolidated view geared to help IT managers speed up response time. Bringing flagship GoTo Resolve capability into GoTo Connect is one of many ways the firm has united its portfolio to maintain its dominance as the only vendor merging communications and IT support in one application. In addition to putting key support functions inside GoTo Connect, GoTo has made it easier than ever for IT managers to combine their most important support and communication needs with a new GoTo Essentials bundle offering. Since GoTo is the only supplier that includes phones, meetings, messaging, and helpdesk ticketing in one application, customers…

Telecom News

Deutsche Telekom and FC Bayern extend it’s over 20 year-long partnership

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 17, 2022

The excellent 20-year collaboration between FC Bayern and Deutsche Telekom (DT) has been extended to 2027. The two partners will keep delighting German record champions’ supporters with cutting-edge services and deals. Although no specifics were provided, the German duo said that the agreement would increase the appeal of the telecom operator’s brand and foster technical advancement in the game. With this relationship, DT hopes to keep fans interested in its products and services while also gaining access to unique material that it would presumably show on its FC Bayern.tv channel on MagentaTV subscription platforms. The telecoms corporation has been the primary sponsor of the Allianz Arena since 2002, appearing on jerseys and advertising boards among other things. The concurrent development of both brands into major global players has been accompanied by a number of collaborative projects and innovations. Oliver Kahn, FC Bayern CEO, commented: “We’re very happy…

Telecom News

Telinta taps Hurricane Electric to provide global connectivity for Telinta’s hosted Softswitch and Billing platform

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 16, 2022

Telinta, a global leader in cloud-based softswitch solutions for VoIP service providers, and Hurricane Electric, the world’s largest IPv6-native Internet backbone, announced today that Telinta is adding Hurricane Electric’s IP network to connect its cloud-based TeliCoreTM Softswitch and Billing platform, providing world-class connectivity to Internet Telephony Service Providers (ITSPs). The collaboration is significant and brings together Telinta’s TeliCore platform, the largest hosted softswitch of its type anywhere in the world, with Hurricane Electric’s global IPv6 network, the largest IPv6 backbone in the world. As part of Telinta’s redundant connectivity with multiple Tier-1 carriers, Hurricane Electric will enhance Telinta’s global reach in providing hosted solutions to customers worldwide. This includes white label solutions for popular VoIP and UCaaS services such as Hosted PBX, SIP Trunks, VoIP calling from brandable Mobile and Desktop softphones, WebRTC, and more. “By leveraging our rich global network, Telinta can further serve the needs of VoIP providers,” said…

Is addiction to technology something we should worry about?

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 8, 2022

The advent of the Internet, as well as the widespread usage of smartphones, tablets and personal computers, has made it harder to have a healthy relationship with technology. Could you turn off your phone and not use the Internet for 24 hours if you wanted to? How about 48 hours or even a week? The answer to this question is frequently a resounding “no”, and we all understand why this is the case. Technology is becoming more pervasive and indispensable in both our professional and personal lives. Staying connected on social media, taking part in video conferences at work, and replying to emails may all contribute to a “always on” mindset. We may feel as though we are losing out on important information if we are not constantly connected to technology. However, research suggests that excessive use of the Internet and internet-enabled gadgets can lead to a technological addiction, which…