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VoIP Fundamentals

Sending SMS over VoIP? Here’s How and Why

By Aiste Kryzanovske April 17, 2023

Text messaging is one of the most prevalent forms of communication in today’s society. With over 10.9 billion mobile connections globally, adding text messaging into your business operations may no longer be an option, but a must. With so many people using text messaging, it’s important that you don’t ignore this powerful tool for reaching out to customers and prospects. How does VoIP SMS work? Texting over VoIP is an important component of future corporate communications. Businesses can utilize text messaging as a communication and marketing medium if clients opt in and supply a mobile phone number. This is a more affordable and secure option than regular cell phone subscriptions and text messaging, plus it’s simple to set up too. The majority of the time, VoIP texting functions are quite similar to VoIP calling. You must obtain a DID number that supports SMS and download an app or utilize an…

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Primas Group joins Avaya DevConnect program for exceptional comms experiences

By Aiste Kryzanovske April 13, 2023

Primas Group has been chosen by Avaya, a leader in unified communications and contact center solutions, as a Technology Partner in the Avaya DevConnect program. Primas Group, an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) with 29 years of expertise, offers organizations enhanced customer experience workflows and pre-packaged, self-service automation in addition to personalizing their Avaya solutions. The company anticipates that by joining the Avaya DevConnect program, the company will be able to expand the reach of contact center agents. This advancement will also bring new technologies and cutting-edge AI together to create more intelligent digital interactions and automation in healthcare and other markets. The Primas Group innovation team is featuring previously unimaginable patient experience processes and revamping traditional consumer interactions. The company’s participation in the DevConnect program enables it to retain world-class compatibility with Avaya systems both in the cloud and on-premises, while also allowing for straightforward implementation. Primas…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #14

By Aiste Kryzanovske April 7, 2023

US carriers to address airline safety concerns over C-band spectrum In an open letter, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile US and UScellular agreed to take voluntary steps to allay worries about aviation safety and allow these telecom companies to fully utilize their C-band spectrum. According to the letter, the steps are intended to minimize operational impact on C-Band operations and support full-power deployments across the C-Band spectrum. In the past, airlines have resisted the introduction of C-band spectrum for 5G services due to concerns over interference with aircraft altimeters. To assure the secure coexistence of C-band frequencies and radio altimeters, which are more than 220 MHz apart, the FCC has issued licensing and technical standards. Read the full article. Deutsche Telekom now owns a 50.2% stake in T-Mobile US According to CEO Tim Höttges, Deutsche Telekom now owns 50.2% of T-Mobile US, completing a long-term objective initially stated at the company’s 2021…

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Rogers merges with Shaw to create one national company

By Aiste Kryzanovske April 5, 2023

A historic milestone for the Canadian telecommunications sector was realized as Rogers Communications Inc. announced it had successfully concluded its merger with Shaw Communications Inc. The merger unites two famous Canadian companies that have been connecting Canadians for over five decades. The merger creates a coast-to-coast nationwide company which has fiber-powered internet that is accessible to nearly 70% of Canadian households. The newly combined company plans to bundle more products and services, including internet, television, phone, smart home monitoring, wireless services, credit card offers and sports and media content. In the next five years, the company intends to spend billions of dollars to offer fast, reliable networks in additional towns across Western Canada. Rogers will invest $1 billion in the four Western provinces to link rural, remote and Indigenous communities, as well as unserved distant routes. The business also intends to invest $2.5 billion to expand and strengthen…

VoIP VPN – Protecting your phone calls and data

By Aiste Kryzanovske March 27, 2023

When it comes to the security of your business, you can’t afford to take any chances. But what are the best ways for you to protect your data and make sure your employees are safe? One way is by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). With more and more employees working from home, many IT professionals may decide to route Voice-over-IP (VoIP) traffic together with the user’s other data through a VPN. Using a VPN for VoIP calling provides additional levels of security and privacy, assisting both in-house and remote workers in remaining secure. What is a VoIP VPN? Simply explained, a VoIP VPN will build a secure tunnel through which all of your VoIP communications will traverse. As a consequence, you’ll be able to circumvent firewall limitations and make calls in a secure manner. Additionally, this type of service will conceal your actual IP address and allocate a…

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DIDWW SIP Trunking Solution Now Available on Genesys AppFoundry

By Aiste Kryzanovske March 15, 2023

The international telecom operator combines forces with Genesys Cloud CX™ to provide customers with a powerful communications solution that will accelerate their international growth. DIDWW, a global provider of premium quality VoIP communication and SIP trunking services for businesses and telco carriers, has announced that its SIP Trunking solution is now available on the Genesys AppFoundry™, a marketplace of solutions offering a curated selection of applications and integrations that elevate customer and employee experiences. Through the new AppFoundry™ listing, Genesys users can conveniently select a reliable and certified telecom provider that offers solutions tailored to their unique business communications needs, while benefiting from a streamlined experience. SIP trunking is now available with Genesys Cloud CX™, an all-in-one composable solution that helps organizations offer frictionless and connected customer and employee experiences. As a modern, API-first experience orchestration platform, Genesys Cloud CX enables organizations to coordinate every interaction and…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #10

By Aiste Kryzanovske March 10, 2023

Salesforce launches a generative AI CRM technology The world’s first generative AI customer relationship management (CRM) platform, Einstein GPT, has been released by Salesforce. The system will provide personalized content for interactions across sales, service, marketing, commerce, and IT using real-time data from the Salesforce Data Cloud. Clients may integrate data with OpenAI’s cutting-edge AI models or employ external models within Salesforce CRM to create dynamic content that responds to user requirements. In order to invest in high-potential businesses and support ethical, reliable, and generative AI, Salesforce Ventures has also established a $250 million Generative AI Fund. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/2vu9vhnn Dish Wireless receives FCC permission to test T-Mobile’s 5G spectrum Dish Wireless will perform 5G testing using part of T-Mobile’s low-band spectrum before determining whether to acquire the spectrum later this year. The Federal Communications Commission approved the testing, which will be conducted in Arizona until September 30. Dish…

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DIDWW launches Alphanumeric A2P SMS in 21 European markets

By Aiste Kryzanovske March 9, 2023

With unparalleled speed, convenience and security, A2P SMS service empowers organizations to reach customers using personalized, targeted messages that drive results and foster brand loyalty. DIDWW, a global provider of premium quality VoIP communications and SIP trunking services to operators and businesses all over the world, has further expanded the coverage of its A2P SMS service with alphanumeric sender IDs by adding 21 European countries. These new additions will enable DIDWW to offer its customers further opportunities to send SMS messages with a guaranteed sender ID that matches their brand name, increasing brand recognition and customer engagement. The service is now available in the following countries: Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The DIDWW architecture can handle large volumes of messages, provide real-time monitoring and ensure high delivery rates.…

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GSMA launches a universal network API framework for developers

By Aiste Kryzanovske March 2, 2023

The GSMA, a global association of mobile network operators, has unveiled a new project dubbed the GSMA Open Gateway with the goal of offering developers universal access to operator networks. This objective will be accomplished through the creation of a framework of universal network Application Programmable Interfaces (APIs) that will unite the industry behind open APIs. The change signifies a fundamental shift in how the telecoms sector creates and provides services in a world where there is an API economy. At the MWC Barcelona 2023, 21 mobile network carriers will already be demonstrating the potential of the initiative. These demonstrations include an immersive concert experience, a live ‘jam session’, and an immersive gaming and high definition video showcase. The Linux Foundation, along with the GSMA, defines, develops and publishes the GSMA Open Gateway APIs in CAMARA, an open-source project allowing developers to access expanded network capabilities. By using…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #7

By Aiste Kryzanovske February 17, 2023

Telinta and Skyetel to hold a webinar for ITSPs Cloud-based VoIP switching and billing solutions provider, Telinta, has partnered with VoIP services provider, Skyetel, to offer a webinar to Internet Telephony Service Providers (ITSPs). The webinar will address topics such as delivering popular VoIP services without establishing infrastructure and providing mobile VoIP services to both Android and Apple iOS consumers via brandable mobile softphones and other solutions. The webinar will also showcase unique deals available from both companies for new consumers. The event will take place on March 14, 2023, at 11 a.m. Eastern Time (GMT-5). Interested parties can register on Telinta’s website. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/3a25kmv7 DT to lead development of European Quantum Communication Infrastructure The European Commission has chosen Deutsche Telekom (DT) to oversee the creation of a new high-security communications network, the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (Euro QCI). The project intends to establish Europe as a leader…