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Germany sets aside €1bn for fibre broadband expansion 

Total Telecom

million connections have been made possible through federal gigabit funding The German Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) has launched its 2025 Gigabit Funding programme. Fiber optic technology enables particularly fast, energy-efficient and reliable data communication. News To date, around 4.3

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The Growing Crisis of Copper Theft

US Telecom

The rising market value of copper, which is used in legacy communications facilities, has provided bad actors with an economic incentive to target multiple industries infrastructure in an effort to find copper. The bad actors then sell this metal and other stolen communications equipment. This does not have to happen on a large scale.

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Verizon to buy Frontier Communications

IEEE ComSoc

Wall Street Journal reported today that Verizon is on the verge of buying Frontier Communications for as much as $7 billion in a deal that would bolster the company’s fiber network to compete with rivals notably AT&T. Frontier is in the midst of upgrading its legacy copper landline network to cutting-edge fiber.

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What is a Virtual Phone System, and Why Do You Need One?

VoIP MS

A virtual phone system is a communications solution that allows teams to make and receive calls via the internet with the help of a VoIP service provider. Unlike traditional landlines, these calls are made with the help of software you can download on your laptop or cellphone (like mobile apps). What is a virtual phone system?

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Telecom Industry Summit Puts Focus on Harms from Copper Theft

Broadband Breakfast

19, 2024 – The rising market value of copper has driven a surge in theft and vandalism targeting America’s communications networks, causing widespread service disruptions, costing millions in damages, and threatening public safety.  WASHINGTON, Nov.   Cantu cited an example in Denver, Colo.,

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Q&A: How Does VoIP Security Differ from Traditional Phone Systems?

VoIP Insider

This can disrupt business communications and lead to significant downtime. Secure Real-Time Transport Protocol, or SRTP) and firewalls specifically designed for VoIP traffic. The Ultimate Guide to VoIP Security & Encryption VoIP Security: How to Protect Your Voice VoIP VS. Landline – How Do They Compare?

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Advantages of Two-Way Radios for Mining

Tridon

In a situation like this, the lack of immediate communication can make the difference between a successful rescue and a tragic loss. This story is just one example of how two-way radios have become the backbone of communication in mining for natural resources across the world. Instant Communication In mining, every second counts.

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