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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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Vodafone Germany Invests €250M to Bolster B2B Services

VoIP Review

Zoltan Bickel, interim head of Corporate Customers at Vodafone Germany, highlighted the increasing demand for digital solutions beyond traditional SIM cards and landline connections. According to Bickel, “Our customers already want more than just SIM cards and landline connections. And demand continues to rise.

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What is an IP Phone and when to use it 

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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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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.