Connectivity, Telecommunication and Telephone

States Reluctant to Opt for BSNL, MTNL Despite DoT Push Amid Concerns Over Service Quality: Report

Telecom Talk

JUNE 13, 2025

Also Read: Tejas Networks Completes Equipment Supply for BSNL 4G/5G Rollout, Eyes New Contracts Large Government Contracts According to the report, industry analysts consistently highlight the superior connectivity, backend support, and customised solutions provided by players like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel.

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Women’s History Month: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Rural Broadband Association

MARCH 11, 2025

Jeannette and her husband Mike purchased Albion Telephone Company (now ATC Communications; Albion, Idaho) in 1929. Jumping forward a few years, we have Mildred Foster , the matriarch of Twin Valley Telephone (Miltonvale, Kan.). De Lamb and her husband Bill purchased Dubois Telephone Exchange in 1958, when it only had 140 subscribers.

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MTNL Defaults on Rs 8585 Crore Payment to PSU Banks

Telecom Talk

JULY 16, 2025

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), a state-run telecom operator, on Tuesday declared that it has defaulted on payment of dues (pricipal amount and interest) to seven PSU banks. These PSU banks include Union Bank of India, Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, State Bank of India, UCO Bank, Punjab and Sind Bank, and Indian Overseas Bank.

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Anchorage Update: Lessons from the Frontier State

Broadband Breakfast

JULY 25, 2025

At the Fiber Broadband Association’s (FBA) Regional Fiber Connect Workshop in Anchorage last week, local broadband executives, tribal leaders, and policymakers came together to share best practices and lessons learned in a state that has unique challenges and opportunities connecting communities and people to fiber broadband.

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MN’s WCTA celebrates 75 years in business

Blandin on Broadband

MARCH 23, 2025

The Wadena Pioneer Journal reports Since 1950, West Central Telephone Association (WCTA) has been a foundation for communication in rural communities, bridging the gap between neighbors and businesses. Today, WCTA expanded upon that same vision, solidifying its commitment to members by connecting them to not only each other but the world.

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January 2027 PSTN Switch-Off: What Services Are Affected & Why You Might Need to Act Fast

TechAdvance

MARCH 10, 2025

By January 2027, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) will be completely switched off. Broadband Connections ADSL and FTTC (Fibre-to-the-Cabinet) connections rely on PSTN. Payment Terminals Card machines and other point-of-sale systems often use PSTN connections.

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A Guide for VoIP on Cell Phones (iOS and Android) to Boost Your Mobile Connectivity

VoIP MS

APRIL 29, 2025

This means you can be anywhere and still ensure connection and communication flows. Its flexibility allows you to link a residential or business number to have VoIP calls on mobile phones and be connected at any time. Make sure youre connected to a strong and stable Wi-Fi network. Need extra help with your incoming calls?

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Central Arkansas Telephone Co-Op, inc

Rural Broadband Association

JULY 2, 2025

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What is an IP Phone and when to use it

VoIP MS

JUNE 11, 2025

As previously discussed, an IP phone is a business telephone that uses Voice over Internet Protocol technology to make phone calls over the internet. In essence, they convert voice into digital signals that are transmitted through your internet connection. Learn more about Analog Telephone Adapters.

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Citizen's Mutual Telephone Cooperative

Rural Broadband Association

JULY 2, 2025

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Growing Support for Assessing Big Tech to Fund Universal Service

Broadband Breakfast

JUNE 6, 2025

While companies like Apple, Amazon, Meta and Netflix earn an estimated $2,600 annually from each household connected through the USF, they contribute virtually nothing to maintaining that connectivity, said one expert on a BroadbandLive panel Wednesday. "Those " The economic rationale extends beyond residential users.

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What are VoIP codecs, and how do they affect call quality?

VoIP MS

JUNE 19, 2025

30 A legacy fax codec designed for traditional telephone networks. 711 provides excellent clarity, though it demands more from your internet connection compared to modern compressed codecs. 30: Developed before the rise of the internet and is the traditional protocol for fax communication over Public Switched Telephone Networks (PSTN).

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What is Fax over IP (FoIP)?

VoIP MS

JUNE 6, 2025

FoIP works by converting scanned fax documents into digital data and transmitting them over an Internet connection. The process involves: Fax Machine or Online Fax Service : A fax machine connected via an Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA) or an online fax platform is used to send and receive faxes. How does fax over IP work?

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Women’s History Month: Today’s Trailblazers

Rural Broadband Association

MARCH 19, 2025

Currently led by Chair Roxie Jorgenson , board secretary of MTA (Palmer, Alaska), the board also includes Central Region Cooperative Director Tonya Mayer , general manager/CEO of Hemingford Cooperative Telephone Company and Mobius Communications (Hemingford, Neb.), in 1995 as a part-time employee in the repair services department.

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United Telephone Assoc., Inc.

Rural Broadband Association

JULY 2, 2025

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Why is a VoIP phone a good idea for Canadians?

VoIP MS

JUNE 12, 2025

In Canada, VoIP services are regulated by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) , ensuring reliable connectivity to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) while fostering innovation. Curious how VoIP can benefit you? What Is VoIP Phone Canada?

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Drowning Out the Noise

Rural Broadband Association

APRIL 17, 2025

By intentionally seeking calm and connection, we can reclaim our mental clarity and thrive amidst the noise. These blogs are brought to you by NTCA Women in Telecom, a program dedicated to empowering women in the telecommunications industry. In a world that grows louder each day, finding moments of peace and balance is crucial.

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Office of Broadband Development Updates: Line Extension & Telecommuter Forward!

Blandin on Broadband

JUNE 5, 2025

Governors Task Force on Broadband, May meeting recap + June meeting plans Line Extension Connection Program Digital Opportunity updates Telecommuter Forward! In March, OBD staff visited project sites with ECE , Charter, SCI , Albany Telephone , Sytek , Gardonville , and Red River. OBD, in the field!

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Chris Scharrer: Why Would SpaceX Need $20B from BEAD?

Broadband Breakfast

APRIL 23, 2025

Starlink can get immediate acceptable connectivity to a lot of locations. They take about 90 minutes to travel about 34,000 miles to circumnavigate the entire globe, all following their own paths, each providing internet connectivity over the United States for less than 2 minutes an hour. It’s the one advantage Starlink has.

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What is a Virtual Phone System, and Why Do You Need One?

VoIP MS

MARCH 17, 2025

Continue reading to learn all about virtual telephone numbers, virtual office phone systems and everything you need to know to thrive in the digital age. You only need a good internet connection. Why be restricted to one telephone line? Virtual telephone systems use Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology.

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Tularosa Basin Telephone Company

Rural Broadband Association

JULY 2, 2025

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Lutnick’s right. Americans aren’t getting the benefit of the bargain -- of universal service.

EldoTelecom

JUNE 11, 2025

The Biden administration, in keeping with the infrastructure construction and modernization intent of the IIJA, administered BEAD with an infrastructure focus and specifically fiber to the premises (FTTP) and middle mile advanced telecommunications infrastructure. Follow on Twitter @eldotelecom

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Broadband Breakfast on August 7, 2024 - Live from Mountain Connect 2024

Broadband Breakfast

AUGUST 5, 2024

Join Broadband Breakfast Live Online and other guests attending Mountain Connect 2024 in Denver for a discussion about the themes raised at this year's conference. Chris has been involved in numerous deployments with telephone companies, cooperatives, municipalities, and other entities, launching fiber broadband networks.

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Small Texas City Losing Cable TV, Keeping Internet after Network Sale

Broadband Breakfast

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

the parent company of Big Bend Telephone Co., while other systems in Seminole, Seagraves, and Denver City will be transferred to Poka Lambro Telecommunications Ltd. "To my knowledge, the city was not made aware directly by either TDS or Big Bend Telephone Co." Both Poka Lambro and Big Bend Telephone Co.

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'Cyber Incident' Forces Arkansas Fiber ISP to Shut Down Linear Video Service

Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 12, 2024

OzarksGo, a telecommunications subsidiary of Ozarks Electric Cooperative, said it services include high-speed internet and premium television and telephone services to northwest Arkansas and northeast Oklahoma using an all-fiber-optic network. The statement did not describe what happened as a cyberattack or something similar.

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Updated, interactive map Community Network Map from ILSR

Blandin on Broadband

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Institute for Local Self Reliance has released their new version of our Community Network Map , showing where municipal networks operate across the United States and how they are acting to bring new service, competition, and more affordable connectivity to places around the country.

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Mountain Telephone Upgrades Network with Telco Systems’ 100G Solution to Meet Growing Customer Demand and Prepare for Future Expansion

TELCO

APRIL 23, 2024

MANSFIELD, MA April 5, 2024– Mountain Telephone, a leading telecommunications provider serving communities in Kentucky for nearly 75 years, announces the deployment of Telco Systems’ multi-100G solution to upgrade its network infrastructure.

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States must designate providers, service areas under FCC reclassification of Internet delivered services as telecommunications utility.

EldoTelecom

MAY 18, 2024

In the case of an area served by a rural telephone company, “service area” means such company’s “study area” unless and until the Commission and the States, after taking into account recommendations of a Federal-State Joint Board instituted under section 410(c) of this title , establish a different definition of service area for such company.

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DIDWW brings advanced voice and SMS solutions to ITW Asia 2024

VoIP Review

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This prominent connectivity and digital infrastructure event will feature DIDWW’s latest advancements in its innovative voice and SMS solutions for business communications. Visitors to ITW Asia 2024 are invited to connect with the DIDWW team at booth No. 600, located at the Shangri-La Singapore Hotel.

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DIDWW voice and SMS innovations on display at ITW Africa and WWC 2024

VoIP Review

AUGUST 14, 2024

Eager to showcase its latest advancements in VoIP and SMS technologies and to explore new market opportunities, DIDWW is gearing up for two major telecommunications events this September. Delegates keen on connecting with DIDWW at WWC 2024 are welcome to visit rooms 101 and 102, conveniently located on the first floor of the hotel.

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Supreme Court to Decide Fate of $8 Billion Broadband Fund

Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The USF plays a central role in funding several telecommunications programs, including: E-Rate : Discounted internet access for schools and libraries, with $2.46 The program is considered a predecessor to the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program. billion allocated in FY 2023. million in FY 2023.

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More info on the ReConnect broadband awards in Crow Wing & Morrison, Fillmore & Winona and Clay Counties

Blandin on Broadband

DECEMBER 25, 2024

As part of the investment, the USDA awarded Consolidated Telecommunications Co. $11 11 million to connect as many as 600 homes and dozens of farms and businesses to broadband in Crow Wing and Morrison counties. That investment is expected to help as many as 2,255 Minnesotans. That aid is expected to help as many as 482 Minnesotans.

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BT Urges UK SMEs to Go Digital by 2025 Deadline

VoIP Review

MARCH 4, 2025

UK telecommunications giant BT is calling on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the nation to transition from analogue to digital networks by the end of 2025. The countdown is due to the impending retirement of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), which has been key but is now outdated technology.

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Draft BEAD program update would give states more leeway to use LEO, FWA services using unlicensed spectrum when more economical than FTTP.

EldoTelecom

AUGUST 29, 2024

Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said, “If we're going to connect every American, including the tens of millions of Americans who now don't have the internet, we're going to have to lay fiber all across this country.”

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Bipartisan group of senators looking at USF – could ACP be part of the solution?

Blandin on Broadband

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Lifeline provides subsidized telephone and broadband services to low-income individuals. E-Rate provides discounts for telecommunications, internet access, and internal connections to schools and libraries. Lifeline and E-Rate are the ones most akin to the ACP.

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Rural ISPs Battle for Title in First-Ever NTCA Esports Tournament

Rural Broadband Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The tournament illustrated the interconnectivity of networks that not only connected gamers from across the country, but which also enabled a coordinated streamcast relying on pros in Alaska, Georgia and Minnesota. Jaylen Bryant (Bulloch Telephone Services, Statesboro, Ga.) billion esports industry. Menomonie, Wis).

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FCC Urged to Improve Approach to Collecting Broadband Data

Broadband Breakfast

OCTOBER 8, 2024

On Monday, Texas-based rural Internet Service Providers, Poka Lambro Telecommunications and Totelcom Communications, urged the FCC to adopt stricter requirements for fixed wireless providers to submit detailed technical data. WASHINGTON, Oct.

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Minnesota is home to 7 exciting, planned or prospective Native Nation owned broadband networks

Blandin on Broadband

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The construction project has been fueled by grants first from the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Community, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development before getting a significant infusion from the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program.

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Kandiyohi County Broadband Profile 2024: Yellow Rating: Ranking out 74 of 87

Blandin on Broadband

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Past Grants: 2023: Meeker Coop Light & Power Lake Elizabeth-East Lake Lillian Townships GRANT $1,428,066 2023: Meeker Coop Light & Power Harrison Township GRANT $533,959 2022: Federated Telephone Cooperative, $4,913,505.50 BEAD includes fixed wireless connections as served locations. (I CTC) was awarded a $4.94

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Rural broadband solutions

Mark Goldberg

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

” was written by Professor Erik Bohlin, the Ivey Chair in Telecommunication Economics, Policy, and Regulation at Ivey Business School at Western University. ” The EU identified a telecom investment gap in the order of 200-billion euros required to achieve connectivity targets for 2030. At year-end 2022, 93.1% urban and 67.4%

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How to Successfully Migrate from Traditional Telecom to Modern Packet-Based Phone Networks

Sangoma

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A portion of the telephone network that dates back several decades is often called Plain Old Telephone Service, or POTS for short. In recent years, Telecommunications Service Providers have been retiring these older POTS lines, which use analog technology, but a portion of the POTS network is still in use.

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Cohesive Technologies to Exhibit with Guardian Telecom at Convergence India 2024

Cohesive Global

JANUARY 2, 2024

Cohesive Technologies will showcase Guardian Telecom DTT/DTR Series Desk/Wall VoIP Telephone & Guardian Telecom EXT Series Explosion Proof Telephones where Guardian Telecom’s DTT/DTR Series comes in both Hazardous & Non-Hazardous VoIP telephone with silicon keypad and armored handset cord is designed to provide safe, reliable communication.

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Q&A: How Does a DECT Phone Work?

VoIP Insider

AUGUST 15, 2024

A: DECT stands for Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications. It’s a standard primarily used for creating cordless telephone systems. The base station connects to your telephone line or VoIP service and acts as the central hub for the system. Q: What is DECT? Q: What is the range of a DECT phone? A: Absolutely.

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End of ACP illustrates need for omnibus reform

EldoTelecom

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

These dominant Big Tech companies that benefit financially from the connectivity that USF makes possible should contribute to our shared goals of connectivity and affordability. Policymakers have long explored ways to hold these companies more accountable for their dominant market positions.

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States Reluctant to Opt for BSNL, MTNL Despite DoT Push Amid Concerns Over Service Quality: Report

Women’s History Month: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Trending Sources

MTNL Defaults on Rs 8585 Crore Payment to PSU Banks

Anchorage Update: Lessons from the Frontier State

MN’s WCTA celebrates 75 years in business

January 2027 PSTN Switch-Off: What Services Are Affected & Why You Might Need to Act Fast

A Guide for VoIP on Cell Phones (iOS and Android) to Boost Your Mobile Connectivity

Central Arkansas Telephone Co-Op, inc

What is an IP Phone and when to use it

Citizen's Mutual Telephone Cooperative

Growing Support for Assessing Big Tech to Fund Universal Service

What are VoIP codecs, and how do they affect call quality?

What is Fax over IP (FoIP)?

Women’s History Month: Today’s Trailblazers

United Telephone Assoc., Inc.

Why is a VoIP phone a good idea for Canadians?

Drowning Out the Noise

Office of Broadband Development Updates: Line Extension & Telecommuter Forward!

Chris Scharrer: Why Would SpaceX Need $20B from BEAD?

What is a Virtual Phone System, and Why Do You Need One?

Tularosa Basin Telephone Company

Lutnick’s right. Americans aren’t getting the benefit of the bargain -- of universal service.

Broadband Breakfast on August 7, 2024 - Live from Mountain Connect 2024

Small Texas City Losing Cable TV, Keeping Internet after Network Sale

'Cyber Incident' Forces Arkansas Fiber ISP to Shut Down Linear Video Service

Updated, interactive map Community Network Map from ILSR

Mountain Telephone Upgrades Network with Telco Systems’ 100G Solution to Meet Growing Customer Demand and Prepare for Future Expansion

States must designate providers, service areas under FCC reclassification of Internet delivered services as telecommunications utility.

DIDWW brings advanced voice and SMS solutions to ITW Asia 2024

DIDWW voice and SMS innovations on display at ITW Africa and WWC 2024

Supreme Court to Decide Fate of $8 Billion Broadband Fund

More info on the ReConnect broadband awards in Crow Wing & Morrison, Fillmore & Winona and Clay Counties

BT Urges UK SMEs to Go Digital by 2025 Deadline

Draft BEAD program update would give states more leeway to use LEO, FWA services using unlicensed spectrum when more economical than FTTP.

Bipartisan group of senators looking at USF – could ACP be part of the solution?

Rural ISPs Battle for Title in First-Ever NTCA Esports Tournament

FCC Urged to Improve Approach to Collecting Broadband Data

Minnesota is home to 7 exciting, planned or prospective Native Nation owned broadband networks

Kandiyohi County Broadband Profile 2024: Yellow Rating: Ranking out 74 of 87

Rural broadband solutions

How to Successfully Migrate from Traditional Telecom to Modern Packet-Based Phone Networks

Cohesive Technologies to Exhibit with Guardian Telecom at Convergence India 2024

Q&A: How Does a DECT Phone Work?

End of ACP illustrates need for omnibus reform

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