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Japan’s KDDI signs up for Starlink’s direct-to-device satellite connectivity

Total Telecom

The au Starlink Direct service allows au smartphones to directly connect to the Starlink satellite that supports direct telecommunications, enabling connectivity wherever there is a sight of sky, even outside the coverage area. The service can be used to communicate with family members and friends, in emergencies, etc.,

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Airtel, Jio, Vi, BSNL Enable Intra-Circle Roaming in Flood-Hit Himachal Pradesh

Telecom Talk

The move comes after the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued an emergency directive on July 2, asking all operators to enable ICR to keep services running in flood-affected zones. Operators have been told to extend roaming access to all in-roamers, covering both local and visiting users.

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FCC Asked to Block Provider from Shutting Down in Pennsylvania

Broadband Breakfast

  Everstream, a non-dominant telecommunications provider, has applied to terminate all services in Pennsylvania by June 30, 2025, as part of a broader exit from multiple states. The company relies on Everstream’s fiber to ensure redundancy in emergency call routing.

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What is an IP Phone and when to use it 

VoIP MS

How can small businesses use phone equipment without spending too much? And Internet Protocol phone, or IP phones, are the answer. These physical office devices use Voice over IP (VoIP) technology to transmit calls instead of relying on traditional phone lines. Click here to check out the Most Popular IP Phones!

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VOX Solutions Appointed Exclusive Gateway for International A2P SMS and Voice Traffic into Claro Ecuador

Total Telecom

This ongoing dedication reaffirms VOX Solutions’ commitment to driving innovation and safeguarding communications in the telecommunications sector.

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Starlink finally secures Indian operating licence

Total Telecom

Starlink has been granted a Unified License to launch satellite internet services in India,” said Scindia, speaking on the 30th anniversary of India’s first mobile phone call. These arguments appeared to resonate with India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which said in late 2021 that it was considering auctioning satellite spectrum.

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Office of Broadband Development Updates July 30, 2025: BEAD and Line Extension

Blandin on Broadband

Updates as they are available will be posted to the OBD BEAD webpag e, including a direct negotiation process for locations that did not secure bids and posting the Final Proposal for public comment (posted by August 28) in compliance with National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) guidelines.