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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. Ofcoms latest Connected Nations report highlights an increase in network incidents on the ageing infrastructure, rising by 45% in the past year. Despite the benefits, some businesses remain reluctant to upgrade.

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Eurobites: BT sees off landline class action

Light Reading

Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Probe into Baltic subsea cable damage continues; European Commission examines Liberty Media-Dorna Sports deal; Nokia tests 'quantum-safe' tech with Turkcell.

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EE airdrops mobile tower into Isle of Skye

Total Telecom

It also provides an important backup to landlines in case of an emergency.” EE’s rival Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) notably deployed six masts this way on the neighbouring island of Islay last year. According to the EE, the site is already receiving heavy use by the local population, with usage during Storm Bert being notably high.

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Landline Vs Wireless Landline Connection – Comparison Guide

Airtel

Long before, when mobile devices we re not even a thing, landline connections held a special place in the heart of every household. No matter how nostalgic and overwhelming these memories sound, the comfort and convenience offered by modern landline connection is definitely something to vouch for! What is a landline?

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España hit with major telecom blackout after power outage April 28th

IEEE ComSoc

According to Spanish media, the failure was attributed to a major technical fault during a network upgrade by Telefonica , the country’s second-largest company and key operator for most of Spain’s mobile infrastructure. Landline services were hard hit, and all voice-related services experienced disruptions to varying degrees. .

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Should Your Business Invest in an 1800 Number? Here’s What You Need to Know

VoIP Review

1800 Numbers Explained An 1800 number is a type of toll-free telephone number commonly used by businesses to enable customers to call them from landlines or mobile phones without incurring any charges. The business covers the costs of incoming calls, creating a seamless, customer-friendly, and free communication tool.

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AT&T: Carr FCC Will be Good for Copper Decommissioning

Broadband Breakfast

He spoke at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference in New York. ’” The plan The ultimate plan, executives said last week, is to use a landline phone replacement called AT&T Phone Advanced to migrate customers.