Broadband Breakfast

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

While burying fiber may be costly in some areas, existing electrical, telephone, and railroad right-of-ways— often now hiking trails—offer an underused infrastructure that could be repurposed to string aerial or bury fiber  cables. They all require subsidizing noncompetitive costs (require 50-75% consumer subsidies).

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Broadband Telephone Education Internet 105

VoIP Insider

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Use Direct Routing for PSTN Connectivity Direct routing allows Microsoft Teams to connect to a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) using a VoIP gateway, providing seamless integration for external calls. Regularly check for updates from the manufacturer and schedule maintenance during off-peak hours to minimize disruptions.

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VoIP Networks

JANUARY 28, 2025

Many schools and campuses that rely on an on-premises system are still using what the industry calls Plain Old Telephone Service, or POTS. The cooperative purchasing process ensures that educational organizations benefit from a financially sound manufacturer that will meet their needs over the long haul. Here are things to consider.

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Phone Unified Communications Communication Hardware 52

VoIP Networks

JANUARY 28, 2025

Increased Pressure for Upgrades Many schools and campuses that rely on an on-premises system are still using what the industry calls Plain Old Telephone Service, or POTS. The cooperative purchasing process ensures that educational organizations benefit from a financially sound manufacturer that will meet their needs over the long haul.

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Review VoIP

APRIL 4, 2022

According to recent consumer polls, a large number of phone manufacturers are changing their infrastructure to accommodate VoIP service. VoIP hospital phone systems can lower your monthly telephone and communication up to 60% or more by reducing multi-site communication, expansion, and infrastructure costs.

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NetWork Telecom

AUGUST 29, 2024

Translation: SBCs can translate communication protocols, ensuring that devices from different manufacturers can talk to each other. This means you don’t need to invest in expensive hardware or software. PSTN – Public Switched Telephone Network Telecom Jargon: PSTN is the oldest and most established way to make phone calls.

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NetWork Telecom

MARCH 18, 2025

Step 3 – Disable GPU hardware acceleration: In some cases, GPU acceleration can cause Teams to lag. Uncheck Disable GPU hardware acceleration. Update your headset, microphone, and sound card drivers through Device Manager in Windows or your manufacturers website. Restart Teams for the changes to take effect.

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