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Airtel Blocks 1.80 Lakh Malicious Links in South India Using AI-Powered Fraud Detection: Report

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The initiative is part of Airtel’s nationwide rollout aimed at combating the growing threat of online fraud. The company said the system is automatically enabled for all Airtel mobile and broadband users.

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Why Airtel’s Spam-Blocking Proposal Could Do for Indian Telecom What UPI Did for Payments

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The proposal outlines a national framework for fraud intelligence sharing, scam URL blacklisting, cross-network coordination, and centralised fraud detection — a model that, if executed, could become the telecom equivalent of UPI in terms of impact and scalability. million cybercrime complaints and losses exceeding ?

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Ofcom Tackles UK Mobile Number Scam Calls with New Measures

VoIP Review

These scams exploit a technique called ‘spoofing’, where a UK mobile number is faked to increase call legitimacy. Marina Gibbs, Ofcom’s Policy Director for Networks and Communications, remarked, “Customers endure a barrage of scam calls, and when people get caught out, the consequences can be devastating.

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Using Business PBX Phone Systems for Seamless Internal and External Communications

VoIP Review

A PBX phone system is a private telephone network that acts as the central hub for enterprise communications. This system enables employees to communicate internally, while also managing external communications with clients and vendors. This ensures that external communications remain seamless, even as call volumes increase.

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DIDWW Expands with Local DID Numbers in Indonesia

VoIP Review

This extensive network ensures seamless business communication across multiple regions. Moreover, having a local number is cost-effective, often reducing international call charges and improving communication efficiency. Businesses looking to enter the Indonesian market can build a strong local presence.

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What is VoIP? A Simple Guide for Beginners

TechAdvance

In simple terms, it allows you to make phone calls over the internet instead of using traditional phone lines (like landlines or the old PSTN network). Instead of transmitting voice calls through copper wires, it converts your voice into digital signals and sends them over your internet connection. How Does VoIP Work?

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Why is a VoIP phone a good idea for Canadians?

VoIP MS

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. Most problems are network-related and can be quickly resolved with a few adjustments.