Chinese engineers have developed technology to sever undersea communication cables, sparking concerns over potential sabotage. Patents for devices intended to cut cables, including one by Lishui University, suggest a cost-effective method for disruption.
Brightspeed is revolutionizing fiber broadband with its milestone of 1.82 million locations enabled with fiber connection, surpassing its 2024 target. This expansion boosts high-speed internet availability for homes and businesses in over 160 areas.
MasOrange and Vodafone Spain have joined forces to create FiberCo, set to become the largest fiber network company in Europe. This joint fiber venture aims to significantly expand Spain’s FTTH network.
The UK government has awarded £289 million in Project Gigabit contracts to Openreach, boosting rural broadband access for 131,000 remote homes and businesses. This investment supports fibre-to-the-home networks in underserved areas, enhancing digital opportunities and promoting equity.
Italy is in talks with SpaceX for a €1.5 billion contract aimed at enhancing national telecom security. The deal incorporates encrypted communications and Starlink’s integration to boost connectivity, especially in underserved areas.
A recent U.S. Court of Appeals ruling struck down FCC efforts to restore net neutrality, reigniting the debate over broadband’s classification. The court’s decision challenges regulations treating ISPs as public utilities.
NetIX, a prominent player in the global internet exchange domain, has achieved a milestone by reaching 4.02 Tbps in network traffic. Positioning among the top 10 IXPs worldwide, NetIX’s remarkable growth underscores the surging demand for scalable connectivity solutions across data centers in over 100 cities.
The Czech Republic’s CRA partners with Sweden’s Netmore to enhance its LoRaWAN IoT services, focusing on utilities and real estate. Leveraging Netmore’s PaaS, CRA aims to scale its 80%-population-covered network.
Nextivity and LG Electronics’ partnership revolutionizes enterprise technology by integrating 5G and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). Their collaboration expands 5G IoT solutions in sectors like healthcare and education.
Toll-free numbers have been a staple of business communications for decades. They allow customers to call an enterprise without incurring charges, and are a proven way to help drive growth, enhance service, expand customer knowledge, and project corporate reliability. These phone numbers have been widely adopted not only by large corporations but also by small businesses, non-profits, and government agencies, underscoring their versatility and importance across diverse sectors. Today, there are over 44 million toll-free numbers in use in the US. However, the future of toll-free phone numbers is a topic of much debate in the ever-evolving landscape of digital communications. Despite the rapid growth of internet-based communication methods such as email, social media platforms, and chatbots, toll-free numbers still hold a significant place in business communications. This article explores the uses, importance and enduring benefits of toll-free numbers, and why businesses will continue to rely on them in the…
