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SIMs, RCS and Verified Senders: The Protocol Loopholes Powering Global Smishing

Telecom Talk

Phones and phone numbers don’t work the way consumers think they do. Without structural fixes and user education, the arms race will continue.” And user education must be ongoing not one time.” Everything from SIMs, numbers, CNAM, to RCS Verified Senders is exploitable. That’s the real loophole.”

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What is an IP Phone and when to use it 

VoIP MS

How can small businesses use phone equipment without spending too much? And Internet Protocol phone, or IP phones, are the answer. These physical office devices use Voice over IP (VoIP) technology to transmit calls instead of relying on traditional phone lines. Click here to check out the Most Popular IP Phones!

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Telecom Industry Launches Coalition to Push Congress on USF Fix

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2025 – With millions of Americans at risk of losing access to affordable phone and internet service, a coalition of major telecom industry groups has launched a new effort to pressure Congress to act on the Universal Service Fund before it collapses.

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Anchorage Update: Lessons from the Frontier State

Broadband Breakfast

  Broadband enables education in Anchorage and remote areas, supports telehealth including connections to doctors, research, and emergency preparedness - tsunami warnings the day before the workshop as a prime example.  Furthermore, ensuring respect for data sovereignty was identified as a critical aspect of trust and partnership. 

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Proximus Global insights reveal high consumer appetite for Travel eSIM

Total Telecom

A survey of over 6,500 adults in the US, UK, and China conducted by data analyst specialists YouGov found that only 33% of consumers globally are aware of what an eSIM is, while 42% are unsure if their phone includes one. Awareness is notably low in the US, where 52% of respondents reported having no knowledge of eSIM technology.

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Jio AI-Native Network Strategy, Verizon ODA Accreditation, TM Forum GSMA Partnership, and More

Telecom Talk

This will give Microsoft’s global developer and enterprise community direct access to network functionality including SIM swap detection, phone number verification, real-time device location, and on-demand quality-of-service controls.

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Did You Know: Your Network Infrastructure Has to be Ready for New or Upgraded IP Paging

VoIP Insider

The answer I received was, Typically no, and we make sure to educate them on this aspect. If your organization uses a VoIP phone system , ensure that the new IP paging system is compatible with your Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) infrastructure. So, what a perfect lightbulb moment for me to think. What is IP Paging?