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Tag: Voice
FCC to Vote on Reducing Telecom Rates for Incarcerated People
The lowest maximum rate that incarcerated people would pay for a video call would be $2.75, rather than up to $15 today.
Iowa Communications Network Adds Cloud-Based Zoom
ICN announces they has teamed up with Zoom to deliver a flexible cloud communications experience for authorized users across Iowa.
Dish Expands Boost Wireless 5G Voice Service
Boost 5G voice, also known as voice over new radio (VoNR) is now available to more than 200M people, according to Dish. That’s triple the
FCC Proposes New Rules for Voice Calls to NG911, Estimates Cost at $103K per Provider
The cost of complying with proposed NG911 rules would be higher for providers that don’t have IP switching, the FCC said. For them,
A Hard Practice to Prevent: FCC Takes Aim Again at Access Arbitrage
The FCC put rules in place in 2019 to curb access arbitrage. But traffic pumpers found a loophole. In an order adopted today, the
Two More Carriers Get FCC Robocall Cease-and-Desist Letters
The cease-and-desist letters advise the companies that they face cutoff from other providers if they do not demonstrate that
Community Phone Aims to Cash in on Simple Landline Replacement
The Community Phone landline replacement offering uses a cellular connection but works with existing landline phones. Customers include
FCC Seeks to Fill STIR/SHAKEN Gap with Non-IP Networks
The FCC is turning its attention to spam robocalls that make it through to non-IP networks, which isn’t addressed by the STIR/SHAKEN …
What’s Next for the Universal Service Fund?
Proposed Universal Service Fund reforms focus, in large part, on changing the contribution system that funds the program. Two proposals are
FCC, Canada Sign MOU to Combat Illegal Robocalls
The FCC Canada robocall memorandum of understanding calls for the countries to cooperate with one another in stopping illegal
Lumen Strengthens Portfolio with Alianza’s Next-Gen Cloud Services
Lumen will position Lumen Cloud Communications on the Alianza platform as a primary option for customers who are ready for a cloud
T-Mobile Finds its 5G Voice
T-Mobile 5G voice capability relies on the company’s standalone 5G network. Unlike most 5G voice service deployed to date,
Latest FCC Illegal Robocall Action Targets International Gateways
The latest FCC illegal robocall action will require international gateway providers to comply with STIR/SHAKEN call ID and to
Softswitch Replacement Advice for Providers (Case Study)
A softswitch replacement project at Horizon Telcom should be the last such migration the company ever has to do. The Alianza cloud
Lumen Cloud Communications Will Help Business Customers Retire POTS and Move to the Cloud
Lumen Cloud Communications relies on technology from Alianza and offers features such as automated provisioning,
Five New States Join FCC in Robocall Investigations
With five more states joining FCC robocall investigation efforts, the majority of states have now signed on to help. Alaska, California and
3 Legacy Switch Replacement Solutions: The Future of Voice
Many telecom networks have invested a majority of revenue in their switch, but they’re weighed down by outdated networks, complex infrastructures, and
Antin Infrastructure to Invest in Empire Access and North Penn
Antin Infrastructure Partners (“Antin”, Ticker: ANTIN – ISIN: FR0014005AL0) announced today that it has agreed to invest in Empire Access…
More States, DC to Work with FCC to Fight Illegal Robocalls
In new memoranda of understanding, the FCC agreed to provide enforcement staff expertise to help states investigate illegal robocalls and
Three Voice Service Providers Get Robocall Warnings from FCC
FCC robocall warnings were sent to thinQ, Airespring and Hello Hello Miami, advising the companies that all their downstream traffic would be
Verizon Wireless Business Integrates Mobility into Microsoft Teams
The Verizon Microsoft Teams solution integrates customers’ Verizon Wireless business numbers with Microsoft Teams so that
Top 3 New Revenue Opportunities for Telco Providers
Moving to a cloud communications platform offers telco revenue opportunities such as video and audio conferencing and
Inteliquent Boosts Global Coverage
FCC Proposes Largest Illegal Robocall Fine to Date
The largest robocall fine ever proposed by the FCC is for Interstate Brokers of America, a telemarketer that allegedly
