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DoT Urges States to Prefer BSNL, MTNL for Telecom Services, Citing Data Security: Report

Telecom Talk

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has written to all state governments and Union Territories, urging them to prioritise the services of state-run telecom operators Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd ( BSNL ) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) for internet, broadband, landline, and leased line requirements.

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BT urges SMEs to go digital  

Total Telecom

In the past, 14% were slow to adopt the internet, 18% hesitated with social media, and 11% delayed using personal computers. The UKs analogue copper telephone network has a proud history, but its no longer up to the task for businesses. Those that delay may struggle to keep up with modern technology.

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

Telecom Talk

The move is positioned as part of the Centre’s broader emphasis on national data security and efforts to retain telecom revenue within public sector undertakings.

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Tim Stelzig: Explaining BEAD, Trying to Bridge the Digital Divide

Broadband Breakfast

Federal subsidies therefore are necessary for ubiquitous access to internet service. The FCC’s USF Fund was initially designed as a ratepayer cross-subsidy program to ensure all Americans had access to telephone service. of occupied housing units have a fixed and/or mobile telephone service subscription.

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5 Ways VoIP Phone Numbers Can Make Your Business More Flexible

VoIP Review

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is at the forefront of this shift, offering businesses unprecedented reliability, functionality and operational efficiency. VoIP numbers are virtual phone numbers that operate over the internet rather than through a traditional landline or cellular network. What is a VoIP Phone Number?

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

Broadband Breakfast

the parent company of Big Bend Telephone Co., "To my knowledge, the city was not made aware directly by either TDS or Big Bend Telephone Co." In the notice, TDS reassured customers that their internet and phone services would remain uninterrupted, even as cable TV services are phased out.

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Greenland Satellite Services Affected Following Power Outage in Spain: Report

Telecom Talk

Remote areas of Greenland have lost access to key satellite-based services, including internet, telephone, television, and radio, following a disruption