The future of telecoms is already here, if we’re ready By Jamie Snaddon published 27 May 25 Telecoms could drive significant growth, but Britain risks disconnection without urgent PSTN transition.
Worried about internet connectivity during your holiday? Have your data secured with Ubigi eSIM By Sead Fadilpašić published 15 December 25 Global coverage, fast 5G speeds, and flexible data plans for travelers and remote workers.
UK government and telcos sign landmark deal to strike back against scam calls By Ellen Jennings-Trace published 5 November 25 Mobile networks are joining forces in a nationwide bid to eliminate spoof calls.
Scammers are once again abusing PDFs to trick victims into calling fake support numbers By Sead Fadilpašić published 3 July 25 No, you're not talking to a Microsoft representative - it's a scammer who wants your passwords.
Best alternative to Skype of 2025 - what to replace it with following official Microsoft closure By Matt Hanson last updated 29 September 25 We list the best alternatives to Skype, to make it simple and easy to speak online with friends, family and colleagues via video chat.
Why voice still rules in the AI-powered contact center By Lewis Gallagher published 1 September 25 How to improve the customer experience using AI to return to voice.
Best CCaaS (Contact Center as a Service) provider of 2026 By Brian Turner last updated 18 September 24 We list the best CCaaS (Contact Center as a Service) providers, to make it simple and easy to set up a cloud-based contact center software platform for your business.
Signal wants to offer a more private alternative to Zoom and Microsoft Teams group calls By Mike Moore published 12 November 24 Hosting group calls on Signal gets a major upgrade with call links, emoji reactions and more.
This new open source collaboration tool makes working with your colleagues even easier By Efosa Udinmwen published 8 February 25 Nextcloud Talk platform prioritizes data protection, offering secure communication, AI features, and real-time document collaboration.
This new MVNO wants to let users pay with crypto - but security scrutiny may mean it never sees the light of day By Efosa Udinmwen published 27 December 25 Phreeli launches a privacy-oriented MVNO allowing crypto payments, eSIM activation, and unlimited plans, with security focused on compartmentalized data management.
These AI-powered earbuds can also act as a dictaphone with transcription when left in their case By Carrie Marshall published 5 March 25 Viaim's wireless earbuds can help you work (record and transcribe) as well as play.
VoP goes live – and millions of EU businesses aren’t ready By Robin Anderson, Robin Anderson published 12 November 25 EU’s new VoP mandate forces name checks on all euro payments, reshaping business payment security.
Upgrading UK critical services could spur billions in new investment, BT claims By Craig Hale published 25 September 25 The UK needs to upgrade from analog, PSTN and 2G networks to something quicker and more reliable, survey warns.
Vodafone makes 'world's first' satellite video call with a standard phone – here's why that's a big deal By Mark Wilson published 30 January 25 Vodafone has announced that it's made one of the first satellite video calls using a standard phone – ahead of a full rollout later this year.
Got a new iPhone 17? Bring it to Visible Wireless and get 50% off an annual plan By Alex Whitelock published 20 September 25 Bring any iPhone (including the iPhone 17) to Visible Wireless today to get a whole year of service half price.
AI voice fraud is exploiting contact centers By Ralph Rodriguez, Ralph Rodriguez published 19 November 25 (Deep) faking it: contact centers are the wild west for AI-generated voice fraud.
Before Zoom, Skype made video calls a thing and I'm gonna miss it By Lance Ulanoff published 28 February 25 Microsoft is shutting down Skype, the service that all but invented online video calls
Twigby just brought back its superb intro deal – get unlimited data for just $25/mo By Alex Whitelock published 8 April 25 Need to switch up that pricey plan for something more reasonable? Consider Twigby Mobile's latest deal.
A remote KVM with a free permanent VPN service has just launched By Efosa Udinmwen published 22 January 25 GL.inet launches Comet, an open source remote KVM hardware, offering BIOS compatibility for OS installations and secure remote access.
I’m an AI expert and if you're still missing calls, you’re already falling behind By Lyle Pratt published 17 June 25 For SMBs, every unanswered call represents lost revenue, wasted marketing spend, and a missed chance to deliver great service.
Insta360 is sticking AI, ChatGPT, and Gemini into speakerphones with the Wave By Roland Moore-Colyer published 25 September 25 The Insta360 Wave could be a great smart speakerphone for podcasting.
Zoom reveals major rebrand — dropping video as it goes all-in on AI By Craig Hale published 26 November 24 Zoom wants to distance itself from video calls only as it seeks to get a slice of the office software market.
IPVanish is the most recent VPN service to enter the eSIM space By Udita Choudhary published 19 May 25 For a limited time, users who sign up for the IPVanish Advanced plan can claim a free eSIM covering 200 countries.
Falling prices in telecoms: A consumer win with hidden risks? By Dario Betti published 15 October 25 Connectivity is now an essential, but can cheaper today mean better tomorrow?
I tried the Poly Voyager Free 60+ UC - read what I thought of this clever video conferencing hardware By Tim Danton published 21 April 25 A clever solution for people who are constantly in video meetings and need to switch between phone and laptop.
IPVanish doubles up in security and usability By Chiara Castro published 5 December 24 The VPN provider introduced more than twice as many server locations and a new Double Hop VPN feature. Here's all you need to know.
I test eSIMs for a living, and this free eSIM from IPVanish is one of the best summer eSIM deals I could find right now By Udita Choudhary published 15 August 25 IPVanish has partnered with aloSIM, which works in over 200 countries, and there's a great deal to be had.
T-Mobile is giving away free Smart VPN and satellite broadband with its business plans: here's how it works By Wayne Williams published 24 April 25 T-Mobile is giving away free Smart VPN and Starlink powered satellite broadband with its business plans.
Twigby Mobile's excellent intro deal is still available – get three months of unlimited data for just $25/mo By Alex Whitelock published 8 August 25 Don't miss your chance to try out Twigby Mobile for super-cheap with this excellent intro deal.
Need a new plan? Get unlimited data for as little as $20 for two years at Visible Wireless By Alex Whitelock published 19 December 24 Visible Wireless has launched a brand-new deal for new customers to celebrate 2025.