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

VoIP Review

Businesses are constantly looking for ways to improve the customer experience, boost accessibility, enhance brand credibility, and streamline communication channels. The toll-free 1800 number has, for several decades, stood the test of time as a valuable asset for many companies, from small startups to global enterprises. The most important feature of his type of number is that it allows customers to reach a business without incurring charges for the call.

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India's MTNL reports defaults as debts continue to mount up

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State-owned Indian operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has reportedly defaulted on loan repayments of over INR83 billion about (US$971.5 million) to multiple banks.

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Ericsson’s Income Soars 61% Amidst Leadership Uncertainty

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Ericsson has reported a remarkable 61% jump in net income for the first quarter of 2025, ending at SEK 4.217 billion from the previous year’s SEK 2.613 billion. Its net sales also grew by 3% to reach SEK 55.025 billion. A significant growth in North American network sales, emphasizing pre-tariff acquisitions, fueled this rise, counterbalancing slumps in other regions.

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Altel and Geespace form JV to create LEO industrial solutions for SEA

Developing Telecoms

Malaysias Altel Group and Chinese LEO satellite firm Zhejiang Geespace Technology reportedly formed a joint venture on Friday to create regional industrial communications solitions leveraging satellite and 4G.

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Airtel Enhances AI-Powered Spam Detection with Vernacular Alerts and International Call Scanning

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Bharti Airtel upgrades its AI spam detection system with multilingual alerts and international spam call screening, enhancing user protection against rising spam threats.

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XLSmart opens for business as customer-focused third player

Developing Telecoms

XLSmart the Indonesian operator created by the merger of XL Axiata, Smartfren Telecom and Smart Telecom has officially kicked off operations under its new corporate identity as it looks to compete as a stronger, customer-focused third player in the telco space.

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JioTV Premium is Free for Users with these Plans

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There are two prepaid plans from Reliance Jio with which you will get free JioTV Premium subscription - Rs 445 and Rs 175.

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Airtel Managed Wi-Fi Enables 20 Percent Productivity Increase for an Indian Automobile Manufacturer

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Airtel Business has enabled a significant digital transformation for a leading Indian automobile manufacturer by deploying its Managed Wi-Fi solution,

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Peru plans to give out blocks in 3.5GHz band for 5G services

Developing Telecoms

Peru has opened a call for the allocation of the 3.5GHz frequency band for public telecommunications services using 5G or higher technology. More precisely, the call comprises frequencies in the 3300-3800MHz band.

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Airtel, Jio, Vi Decline Unviable IBS Rates for Mumbai Metro, Propose Interim Connectivity Solution: Report

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Indian telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have jointly informed the Mumbai Metro Rail

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Uganda introduces investment via mobile phone

Developing Telecoms

Yet another financial innovation using mobile telecommunications has been introduced in Africa. This time, it's an investment product from Ugandas MTN Mobile Money (MTN MoMo), a mobile financial service provider.

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Indian Army Facilitates 4G, 5G Mobile Connectivity in Remote Ladakh, Including Siachen Glacier

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Indian Army enables 4G and 5G mobile connectivity across Ladakh, including Siachen Glacier and Galwan Valley, enhancing troop welfare, digital access for border villages, and national integration.

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Rakuten Deepens European Tech Roots with New Paris Hub

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Rakuten s journey through Europe has seen its share of setbacks, but the Japanese e-commerce giant is showing no signs of retreat. In fact, the company is doubling down on its European ambitions with the launch of the Rakuten Tech Centre Europe, a new facility positioned in Paris. This latest expansion highlights Rakutens intent to strengthen its technological foundation in the region.

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Digital Defenses Raised as Global Tensions Raise Threat of Cyberwarfare

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WASHINGTON, April 20, 2025 (AP) — Hackers linked to Russia's government launched a cyberattack last spring against municipal water plants in rural Texas. At one plant in  Muleshoe , population 5,000, water began to overflow. Officials had to unplug the system and run the plant manually. The  hackers  weren't trying to taint the water supply.