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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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Hilliary Communications to Acquire TDS Telecom’s Oklahoma Operations

Broadband Breakfast

The companies filed a request with the FCC on Tuesday seeking approval to transfer control of two Oklahoma incumbent local exchange carriers, Oklahoma Communications Systems and Mid-America Telephone. The deal was expected to close in the second half of 2025.

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Outsourcing Contact Center Solutions for Foreign Companies Entering the U.S. Market

Telecomic

market presents a wealth of opportunities for foreign businesses. requires strict consumer protection laws, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and data security regulations like PCI-DSS and HIPAA (for healthcare-related services). Market appeared first on Telecom, Inc. Expanding into the U.S. With a U.S.-based

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Tim Stelzig: Explaining BEAD, Trying to Bridge the Digital Divide

Broadband Breakfast

Primarily, these are rural markets, although some suburban, exurban, and even urban areas suffer from poor coverage economics as well. The FCC’s USF Fund was initially designed as a ratepayer cross-subsidy program to ensure all Americans had access to telephone service. in 1960, to 90.5% in 1970, to 92.9% in 1980, to 94.8%

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50% of Telecoms Service Providers Expect SMS Fraud to Grow in 2025, According to Research from XConnect and Mobilesquared

Total Telecom

This becomes essential to restoring trust in SMS as the messaging market grows more complex. According to Mobilesquareds findings, markets have the ideal conditions for fraudulent activity where the average failed/invalid Number Information Service Query (NISQ) percentage is over 20%. in bad markets, and 6.94% in indifferent markets.

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5 Ways VoIP Phone Numbers Can Make Your Business More Flexible

VoIP Review

VoIP phone numbers have become a popular choice for businesses constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency, adaptability, and connectivity, and at the same time optimize their ability to serve global markets. Unlike conventional phone systems, VoIP numbers use cloud-based technology and require only an internet connection for connectivity.

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DIDWW expands its number porting coverage in Hungary, Slovenia, and Finland

VoIP Review

Building on its growing global presence, the DIDWW online platform enables customers to port-in telephone numbers at no cost in selected countries and manage the entire porting process online.