A lack of competition in the telecoms industry – with a BT and Openreach monopoly – has left us one of the worst connected countries in Europe. We need better connectivity, writes Tim Creswick In a modern knowledge economy, connectivity is key. And yet, the incumbents of the UK telecommunications industry – those responsible for Read More …
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WiFi Spark & Talk Telecom NHS MPLS & VoIP Case Study & Solution
We are proud and thrilled to be included in WiFiSPARK’s case study. WiFiSPARK provide much needed contact for patients in hospitals, enabling them to call friends and family, as well as being able to stream live TV and surf the internet at no cost to the NHS. For further information, please review the attached case Read More …
A New Telephone System for Helen E Cosmetics
We would like to welcome and thank Helen E Cosmetics of Birmingham for choosing Talk Telecom to provide their new state of the art VoIP Talk-PRO cloud telephone system and superfast fibre broadband which was installed today. Many thanks guys and welcome to the Talk Telecom family 🙂
SMS Scam – Remain Vigilant
Vodafone has been made aware of a Flubot SMS scam and are advising customers to be especially vigilant with this piece of malware and to always be very careful about clicking on any links received in an SMS. The scam text message in this instance is impersonating DHL on the Vodafone network and is affecting Read More …
BT signs 5G deal with Ericsson to help ditch Huawei
BT signs 5G deal with Ericsson to help ditch Huawei BT has signed a deal to use Ericsson’s 5G radio antennas, base stations and other equipment to upgrade its EE mobile network. BT said in time it expected 50% of all its 5G traffic to be transmitted via the Swedish company’s kit. The move will Read More …
Mobile networks banned from selling locked mobile phones
The UK’s mobile networks are to be forbidden from selling phones locked to their services from December 2021. Regulator Ofcom said unlocking handsets could often be a complicated process, and this was discouraging owners from switching providers at the end of their contracts. The networks have previously suggested that locking devices helps deter theft and Read More …
5G judged safe by scientists but faces tougher radiation rules
5G phones are to be subject to tougher radiation limits. But the standards body behind the new rules says there is no evidence that mobile networks cause cancer or other illnesses. It has spent several years reviewing scientific literature on the effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields. It says the new guidelines will provide improved Read More …
Mobile Coverage To Improve In Rural Areas Of The UK
Rural Mobile Coverage – The companies that run the UK’s mobile networks have agreed a deal to eliminate signal dead zones in remote areas. The Shared Rural Network aims to extend 4G coverage to 95% of the UK, no matter which network customers use, by 2025, three years later than first planned. The companies that Read More …
Talk Telecom’s own Fireman Sam – Volunteer Firefighter Simon Fowler
Talk Telecom is proud to announce that Simon Fowler has been accepted as a volunteer fireman. This is a big commitment for him personally. Talk Telecom is delighted to support Simon, by enabling him to be on-call during working hours. The guys in the office, keen to see him in action and his uniform have Read More …
Goodfabs choose Cloud Telephone System
We would like to welcome and thank Goodfabs for choosing Talk Telecom to supply their new state of the art cloud telephone system and superfast fibre connectivity. Goodfabs were looking for a new flexible and scalable telephone system and Talk Telecom were recommended to them by their IT Support company as a reliable and highly skilled company Read More …
