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

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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

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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. The underlying hesitation persists, driven primarily by the perception that state-run telecom firms continue to lag in service delivery and network quality.

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BT pushes for accelerated withdrawal from “outdated” copper landline network as faults rise 

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With the ageing copper landline network becoming increasingly fragile, its simply too risky to run the UKs essential public services on outdated networks. However, 60% of the operators CNI customers have yet to develop a transition plan. Is the UKs rollout of next-generation moving quickly enough to support the UKs digital economy?

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BT urges SMEs to go digital  

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Keep up to date with the latest telecoms news by subscribing to our newsletter! Ofcoms latest Connected Nations report highlights an increase in network incidents on the ageing infrastructure, rising by 45% in the past year. The company is encouraging business owners to act now to avoid last-minute disruption.

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Ofcom tightens rules to combat foreign scam calls

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The strengthened industry guidance, announced today, requires phone companies to block calls from abroad that falsely display UK landline numbers. Read more » The post Ofcom tightens rules to combat foreign scam calls appeared first on Telecoms Tech News.

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BT blocks 2.4 million scam calls with new detection software 

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million spam calls to landlines, the company has announced. We remain committed to protecting customers during the switch to digital landlines,” said Lucy Baker MBE, BT Consumer’s All-IP Director in a press release. million scam calls and flagged 17.7

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Softphone Benefits for Business That Will Make You Ditch Landlines

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For businesses transitioning from landlines to mobile, growing phone bills can be a major pain point. Benefit #04: Low Cost Switching to softphones eliminates the need for expensive physical phones, headsets, landline infrastructure or smartphone plans.