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Ofcom Tackles UK Mobile Number Scam Calls with New Measures

VoIP Review

Research reveals only one in ten would answer an unrecognized international number, but one in four might respond to a UK number that turns out to be fraudulent. Previously, phone companies were instructed to block international calls if they faked a UK landline. Ofcom now aims to close this loophole.

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

Telecom Talk

” All of this happens in real-time, helping prevent users from falling victim to various types of online fraud.

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Using Business PBX Phone Systems for Seamless Internal and External Communications

VoIP Review

Importantly, PBXs do not require a separate line for every phone in the organization; instead, they centralize communications by routing calls through a single system, making it possible to connect multiple internal and external users efficiently.

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

Telecom Talk

million scams monthly using AI — but operates independently.

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How a VoIP Business Phone Service Can Reduce Costs for Your Company

VoIP Review

One of the most overlooked areas where businesses can realize significant savings is in communications – both internal and external. Decreased calling costs – Traditional phone services often impose high fees for long-distance and international calls.

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What is an IP Phone and when to use it 

VoIP MS

These physical office devices use Voice over IP (VoIP) technology to transmit calls instead of relying on traditional phone lines. For businesses, IP phones deliver the familiar calling experience with key advantages, which we’ll cover in this article. And Internet Protocol phone, or IP phones, are the answer.

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Top Telecom Fraud Trends in 2025: Evolving Threats & Solutions

Subex Blog

The telecommunications industry continues to contend with an ever-evolving fraud landscape in 2024, fueled by rapid technological advancements and increasingly sophisticated tactics employed by fraudsters. This deepfake technology has made voice phishing (vishing) significantly harder to detect.