article thumbnail

Ofcom wants UK to be ‘first in Europe’ to use direct-to-device satellite services

Total Telecom

Currently, satellite communications typically require a satellite to connect to a terminal deployed by the end user, which then relays the signal to the end users device, or to a specialised satellite phone. D2D services do away with this middleman, allowing customers to connect directly to the satellite itself using an unmodified smartphone.

Mobile 241
article thumbnail

GOP State AGs Oppose FCC’s 60-Day Mobile Phone Unlocking Plan

Broadband Breakfast

The AGs said that no provision in the FCC’s Title III authority allows the agency to mandate handset unlocking after a specified amount of time, despite the agency’s claims to the contrary.

Phone 97
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

5 Ways KAZOO Makes Provisioning Easy

2600Hz Blog

Even though provisioning devices may seem easy and intuitive on the surface, it’s actually quite complicated once you start digging. Provisioning is hard because there’s no standardization between devices, let alone device manufacturers. In reality, it’s a bit of a black hole.

article thumbnail

Telinta and VoIP Supply Team Up to Serve ITSP Customers with Joint Promotion, Webinar

VoIP Review

Telinta, a global leader in cloud-based softswitch solutions, and VoIP Supply, a leading provider of IP Phones and provisioning services, have teamed up to better serve the needs of Internet Telephony Service Providers (ITSPs). About VoIP Supply VoIP Supply is North America’s leading VoIP solutions provider.

article thumbnail

AT&T Wants Two Years to Comply FCC’s Mobile Phone Unlocking Proposal

Broadband Breakfast

14, 2024 – AT&T has pushed back against a consumer-focused proposal from federal regulators to unlock mobile phones within 60 days, citing potential legal overreach. WASHINGTON, Nov. In a recent filing to the Federal Communications Commission, AT&T argued that the FCC lacked explicit authority to enforce such a mandate.

Phone 105
article thumbnail

How To Ensure Your VoIP Wireless IP Phone Is Secure

VoIP Insider

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) wireless IP phones have become a staple in modern communication, offering the convenience of mobility and the efficiency of digital voice transmission. Just like any other connected device, your VoIP wireless IP phone can be vulnerable to cyber threats if not properly secured.

Phone 59
article thumbnail

How To: How to Expand Your VoIP System with Gateways and Adapters

VoIP Insider

They come in two main types: FXO Gateways : Connect to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to bring traditional phone lines into your VoIP system. FXS Gateways : Connect analog devices like fax machines, intercoms, or desk phones to your VoIP network. Continue to use analog phones while migrating to VoIP.