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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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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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AT&T Defends Copper Network Retirement Plan Amid Union Opposition

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 3, 2025 – AT&T is resisting pressure from the Communications Workers of America, which has demanded that the Federal Communications Commission keep the telecommunications giant investing in copper-based networks.

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January 2027 PSTN Switch-Off: What Services Are Affected & Why You Might Need to Act Fast

TechAdvance

The PSTN switch-off isnt just about traditional landlines. If your business uses any of the following, you could be impacted: Business Phone Lines Any landline-based systems still running on PSTN or ISDN will need replacing with modern VoIP solutions. What Services Will Be Affected?

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The Growing Crisis of Copper Theft

US Telecom

All over America on a daily basis the services provided by our critical telecommunications infrastructure is being disrupted. Local landline cuts can disrupt the lives of many including businesses, public safety providers and even banking and airline operations. Not by cybercriminals but by ordinary thieves and vandals.

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What is an IP Phone and when to use it 

VoIP MS

Unlike traditional landlines, which rely on traditional phone lines, or softphones, which operate through software on computers or mobile devices, IP phones are physical desk phones that connect directly to the internet via Ethernet or Wi-Fi. Can I use an IP phone as a normal phone? Basically, VoIP phones work just like traditional phones.

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What are VoIP codecs, and how do they affect call quality?

VoIP MS

Call quality is one of the main reasons why some businesses are still hesitant to fully switch from traditional landlines to modern communication technologies like Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Choosing the right VoIP codec is essential to ensure your business telecommunications is clear, reliable, and efficient.