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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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BSNL Quantum 5G FWA Could Disrupt Jio and Airtel in the Battle for Enterprise Internet

Telecom Talk

The offering, launched in Hyderabad and other select cities, promises SIM free connectivity, enterprise-grade speed, and deployment ease, all backed by India’s only state-owned telecom operator. This is where BSNL’s legacy landline and BharatNet backed rural presence come into play. The positioning is deliberate.

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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. 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 urges SMEs to go digital  

Total Telecom

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 Tackles UK Mobile Number Scam Calls with New Measures

VoIP Review

Ofcom , the UK’s telecoms regulator, is targeting scam calls that fraudulently use UK mobile numbers to seem more credible. Previously, phone companies were instructed to block international calls if they faked a UK landline. If you have ever hesitated to answer a call from an unknown UK number, Ofcom is addressing this problem.

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Softphone Benefits for Business That Will Make You Ditch Landlines

VoIP MS

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.

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

IEEE ComSoc

Spain has suffered its second major telecom outage in two months.A Landline services were hard hit, and all voice-related services experienced disruptions to varying degrees. Services were largely restored by the afternoon as landlines and fixed internet services were also reportedly down.