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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #35

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 3, 2021

Verizon launches Verizon 5G Edge with Microsoft Verizon has partnered with Microsoft to introduce the aptly named Verizon 5G Edge with Microsoft Azure Stack Edge cloud computing platform, fulfilling their stated commitment when they announced their cooperation last October. The platform can provide corporate clients with an on-premises, private edge compute solution that supports the ultra-low latency necessary for real-time enterprise applications. The collaboration with Microsoft provides 5G Edge to companies, lowering latency at the edge and allowing important, performance-sensitive applications to respond more rapidly and effectively. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/8bz3rwdf FCC warns about fake broadband subsidy website The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) alerted the public about the discovery of a website that fraudulently promised to enroll customers in the agency’s Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program and encouraged individuals who visited the site to take precautions against fraud. A website named WiFi Freedom USA mimicked the government’s sign-up page, offering…

The fundamentals of VoIP security

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 30, 2021

One of the most frequently asked questions about a VoIP phone system is fundamental and critical, and is as follows: is VoIP secure? To answer the question, no phone system is bulletproof. VoIP has a myriad of benefits, but possible security risks should not be overlooked. Given the growing number of cybercrimes around the world, the importance of security has never been more significant. In every practical sense, VoIP has a good reputation as a secure technology. Nevertheless, every time you use electronic devices or the Internet, it is wise to understand the security risks that such usage may pose to your business and take appropriate precautions. You might be wondering, how important VoIP security really is? Even if you yourself have never been a victim, the reality is that the threat of security breaches through the phone system is quite serious. Truthfully, security is a must for…

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

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 27, 2021

OneWeb launches 34 more broadband satellites OneWeb has reported the successful launch of 34 additional low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, increasing the total deployment to 288. The company plans to grow its fleet to 648 satellites by the end of next year in order to provide worldwide coverage. The rollout comes after the conclusion of OneWeb’s Five to 50 mission, and it bodes well for the promise of a commercial service later this year, followed by a worldwide service in 2022. The forthcoming 648-strong LEO fleet claims data speed of up to 195mbps, with latency as low as 50ms. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/cnpshnse Comcast acquires Masergy Comcast Business has agreed to purchase Masergy, a cloud and software-defined networking business that provides a portfolio of managed services such as SD-WAN, unified communications-as-a-service, call center-as-a-service and security. The purchase price was not revealed. Comcast’s goal with this acquisition is to enhance its…

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Evolve IP expands its international coverage

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 17, 2021

It has been announced that Evolve IP has increased the worldwide coverage for its Evolved Office UC and Teams Enterprise Voice products. Their program allows the company’s clients to acquire and port local numbers, as well as to have access to international and domestic telephony in 10 more countries. China, Japan and the Philippines in the Asia Pacific area, as well as Brazil, Mexico and Ecuador in Latin America, are some of the centerpieces of this recent development. Up to this point, Evolve IP has replaced PSTN services in over 40 countries and has inbound/toll-free calling capabilities across more than 50 nations. Business SMS, Recording & Analytics, Contact Center, Multi-level Auto Attendants, Advanced Hunt Groups, Overhead Paging, Receptionist Clients are just a few of the capabilities that Evolve IP’s communication solutions provide to Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex Collaboration. Scott Kinka, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at…

What is SIP trunking?

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 16, 2021

SIP trunking is conquering the business world. However, some still do not know exactly what SIP services are, how they work or what to expect from them. We want to explain some essential aspects of this service, so in this article we will examine what SIP trunking is, what its benefits are and introduce you to the most popular SIP trunking providers on the market. SIP Trunking definition SIP or Session Initiation Protocol is a way to carry through voice over IP (VoIP) calls. It is an application layer protocol for real-time audio and/or video sessions between two endpoints. To put it simply, SIP is a technology that originates, maintains, modifies, and terminates call sessions over an IP network. Basically, SIP trunks are the virtual version of analog telephone lines. When using SIP trunks, a SIP provider connects one or multiple channels to a Private Branch Exchange (PBX), giving users…

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VOXOX and Telinta team up to offer a full portfolio of VoIP solutions to Internet Telephony Service Providers

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 5, 2021

VOXOX, a 5G-enabled AI cloud communications company, together with Telinta, a global leader in cloud-based white label VoIP switching and billing, today announced a comprehensive portfolio of solutions and a joint promotion for Internet Telephony Service Providers (ITSPs). Using Telinta’s hosted TeliCoreTM softswitch platform, ITSPs and their resellers can easily use VOXOX’s high-quality DIDs in over 100 countries, U.S. Toll-Free Numbers, SMS, and A-Z VoIP Termination to offer a complete portfolio of VoIP services. This includes popular services such as Hosted PBX, SIP Trunking, Mobile VoIP calling via a brandable smartphone app, Business and Residential VoIP, Conferencing, and WebRTC, and other services which combine the power of VOXOX’s network, with Telinta’s white label carrier-grade switching and billing. “VOXOX’s strategic focus on analyzing the data behind the billions of calls and texts we process monthly helps us ensure that our communication solutions are solving the biggest needs for our…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #30

By Aiste Kryzanovske July 30, 2021

Lumen to sell its Latin American business Lumen Technologies has signed an agreement to sell its Latin American business to infrastructure investment company Stonepeak for $2.7 billion. This deal comes from Lumen’s goal of freeing up more cash for its future growth plan. This transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2022. After the sale has been completed, Lumen’s Latin American division will become an independent subsidiary of Stonepeak, continuing with the current management team. Despite the sale, Lumen will not sever ties with the subsidiary, as the operator plans to maintain a strategic relationship with the new company. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/4728y9f Verizon signs a deal with US Air National Guard Verizon’s Public Sector business entered into a second agreement with the US Department of Defense (DoD). The latest $78.8 million contract is to help the Air National Guard (ANG) modernize their network services. Under…

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DIDWW implements STIR/SHAKEN to fight caller ID spoofing

By Aiste Kryzanovske July 19, 2021

Illegal robocalls have been a major source of consumer complaints at the FCC. Hence, as of June 30, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations require that all inbound and outbound voice service providers operating in the United States implement STIR/SHAKEN standards in the Internet Protocol (IP) portions of their network in order to combat the plague that robocalls and spoofed calls have become. Therefore, in order to comply with these FCC requirements and to maintain customers’ trust, DIDWW, a global telecommunications operator and provider of premium quality VoIP services, has announced the successful implementation of Caller ID authentication through the STIR/SHAKEN set of standards. The industry-standard caller ID authentication framework STIR/SHAKEN is a set of technical standards and protocols that allow the authentication and confirmation of caller ID information when calling over Internet Protocol (IP) networks. Caller ID authentication technology allows people to trust the caller…

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Snom integrates provisioning app with new innovaphone PBX dashboard

By Aiste Kryzanovske July 15, 2021

Snom, the top brand for modern IP telephony, has become the first end device manufacturer to integrate its own provisioning app into the new innovaphone PBX dashboard. Configuration data for any Snom device docked at the innovaphone PBX can now be synchronised directly with Snom’s SRAPS (Secure Redirection and Provisioning Service) via a secure interface. Auto-provisioning files from the innovaphone PBX are stored there and made available for each port. This enables innovaphone’s administrators to operate Snom phones at a locally installed innovaphone PBX in ‘zero-touch’ mode using an app. Innovaphone launched its new app store following the release of Version 13r2 of its internationally known PBX system. The store gives partners and customers direct access to useful apps and functions that are part of the communications platform – and is setting new standards for the integration of IP end devices like Snom’s. In the sense of personalising…

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PiPcall launches PiPoffice mobile-only business phone app

By Aiste Kryzanovske July 8, 2021

PiPcall, a provider of hosted telephony services and solutions for businesses, has released the UK’s first mobile-only business phone system in an application optimized to be used on the personal mobile phones of employees. The PiPoffice app allows users to work from anywhere, be that in an office, their home or even on the go. The telephone system frees the user from their work desk but keeps all the features of a traditional desk phone system. These features include call recording, conference calling, corporate voicemail, IVR, call groups, call tracking and call logging. PiPoffice calls are made over mobile networks only. This technology separates business and personal activities on the device and ensures that call expenses are charged according to the organization’s service plan. When using the PiPoffice mobile app, the user does not incur any charges on its personal calling plan. In addition, PiPoffice states that its…