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BT urges SMEs to go digital  

Total Telecom

In the past, 14% were slow to adopt the internet, 18% hesitated with social media, and 11% delayed using personal computers. The UKs analogue copper telephone network has a proud history, but its no longer up to the task for businesses. Those that delay may struggle to keep up with modern technology.

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Small Texas City Losing Cable TV, Keeping Internet after Network Sale

Broadband Breakfast

6,000) will soon experience a shift in its media landscape as TDS Telecom plans to discontinue its cable TV service there by Sept. the parent company of Big Bend Telephone Co., "To my knowledge, the city was not made aware directly by either TDS or Big Bend Telephone Co." Both Poka Lambro and Big Bend Telephone Co.

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Celebrating Resilience: How Telcos Excelled Amid Rapid Industry Changes

Telecom Ramblings

This Industry Viewpoint was authored by Dan Rice, Senior Managing Director and Communications and Media industry lead for Accenture in the US Adapt or Be Forgotten In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell picked up his telephone prototype and forever changed how the world connects.

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How To: How to Expand Your VoIP System with Gateways and Adapters

VoIP Insider

VoIP gateways and analog telephone adapters (ATAs) make it easy to expand your network. They come in two main types: FXO Gateways : Connect to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to bring traditional phone lines into your VoIP system. If you are working with legacy infrastructures or maybe have analog devices, no worries!

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How Reliable is Our Nation's – and the World's – Broadband Infrastructure?

Broadband Breakfast

Land-based examples of infrastructure damage include trenchers and tractors that inadvertently slice through underground wiring, or Acts of God such as hurricanes and tornadoes that tear apart wireline telephone poles or telecom towers everywhere.  This Expert Opinion is exclusive to Broadband Breakfast.

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Broadband Breakfast on August 7, 2024 - Live from Mountain Connect 2024

Broadband Breakfast

Chris has been involved in numerous deployments with telephone companies, cooperatives, municipalities, and other entities, launching fiber broadband networks. Breakfast Media LLC CEO  Drew Clark  has led the Broadband Breakfast community since 2008. She also holds a M.S. in Statistics from Stanford University.

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Should Your Business Invest in an 1800 Number? Here’s What You Need to Know

VoIP Review

1800 Numbers Explained An 1800 number is a type of toll-free telephone number commonly used by businesses to enable customers to call them from landlines or mobile phones without incurring any charges. The business covers the costs of incoming calls, creating a seamless, customer-friendly, and free communication tool.

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