Vodafone Carrier Services, the wholesale arm of Vodafone Business, has introduced Scam Signal, an API aimed at countering impersonation scams, particularly within the realm of Authorised Pushed Payment (APP) fraud.
This new API, Scam Signal, has demonstrated promising results, boasting a 30% improvement in scam detection during a successful pilot with a UK bank over three months.
DIDWW, a leading global telecoms provider specializing in two-way voice and SMS communications, has announced the latest coverage expansion of its emergency calling services. The Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Hong Kong are now included in the DIDWW SIP service, which extends the carrier’s emergency calling capabilities across 32 countries worldwide.
The Australian investment bank, Macquarie, is reportedly considering an exit from KCom amidst escalating competition within the UK alternative network (altnet) sector. A recent report in The Telegraph suggests that Macquarie has engaged advisors from PJT Partners to conduct a strategic review of KCom, indicating potential changes on the horizon.
Lycamobile, a multinational MVNO hailing from London, is raising serious accusations against T-Mobile, their US network partner since 2012. They cite considerable hurdles in acquiring basic services like eSIM and access to T-Mobile’s 5G standalone architecture. Lycamobile’s stance escalates further; by urging regulatory bodies to halt T-Mobile’s looming acquisitions, they imply an uneven playing field. Meanwhile, T-Mobile, combating allegations of litigation as a diversion, asks that Lycamobile’s claims be dismissed.
Vodafone has achieved a significant milestone in the UK’s Shared Rural Network (SRN) initiative, announcing the activation of its 200th site. This accomplishment marks a notable improvement from the 57 sites operational a year ago, underlining the urgency faced by the country’s major mobile network operators (MNOs) to meet rural coverage obligations.
PJT Partners sets out to scrutinize UK telecom operator, KCOM’s business strategy, a move that could trigger significant changes like a sale or merger. This arises from previous disclosures regarding the potential interest of CityFibre and Virgin Media O2 in purchasing the uniquely positioned company that operates independently of BT’s Openreach network.
VoIP offers businesses communication advantages, but reliability is crucial. The article explores common issues like bandwidth constraints, latency, and security vulnerabilities. It provides solutions like QoS, firewalls, and UPS systems to ensure a smooth VoIP experience for businesses.
In a pivotal tech development, Delta Airlines aligns with T-Mobile, dedicating their efforts towards promoting 5G technology advancement. The vast integration will transform over 60,000 workflows, enhancing operations from check-in to lift-off. To support this evolution, Delta plans to implement a T-Mobile 5G hybrid network at its Atlanta headquarters. As part of its ongoing telecom development, T-Mobile recently concluded a $290 million 5G network expansion in Louisiana.
Comcast is revolutionizing the world of telecommunication by introducing prepaid options under its new ‘NOW’ brand. The lineup, including wireless, fixed broadband, Wi-Fi and streaming TV, aims at maximizing affordability and ease of use. Despite Broadband being less explored due to required installation process and risk factors, Comcast’s ‘NOW Internet’ is geared towards the prepaid segment, including user-friendly design and affordable rates.
In spite of a 14% drop in sales, Ericsson has reported an impressive expansion in gross margin to 42.7%, largely credited to the resilience of its product portfolio and strict cost reduction measures. Maintaining its market leadership amid economic uncertainties, Ericsson anticipates further shrinkage in the RAN market for the rest of the year.
