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Huawei to be removed from UK 5G networks by 2027

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Daniel Kobale

The decision follows a technical review by the National Cyber Security Centre in response to US sanctions. Buying new Huawei 5G equipment banned after 31 December 2020 All Huawei equipment to be removed from 5G networks by end of 2027 The existing ban on Huawei from most sensitive ‘core’ parts of 5G network remains Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden said in a statement to the House of C...
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Converting an ISDN Phone System to SIP

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 by Daniel Kobale

Any legacy PSTN services (such as ISDN) still live after the switch-off will be ceased. It is imperative to move to alternative services before this happens in order to avoid loss of service. Moving voice calls from ISDN to SIP Services is a tried and tested way of saving money on both trunk rentals and telephone call charges. ISIP ISDN to SIP Converters, allow you to start to enjoy monthly cost ...
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URGENT change of access number for the OpenTAP gateway

Posted on July 18, 2020September 2, 2020 by Daniel Kobale

Published: July 18th, 2020 It is with much regret, the supplier of our premium access number 09018600011 has made a decision that they no longer want to provide premium 09 services and after much discussion with them, they seem disinterested in the critical importance of the OpenTAP service or helping us by keeping the line active. It has only been 2 years since Ofcom changed the regulations...
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Using your 084 and 087 UK numbers with a VOIP phone

Posted on July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 by Daniel Kobale

Did you know that even if your country or destination is not available on the 084 and 087 UK numbers free divert plan, that you can still have free forwarding to VOIP phones?!? Yes, free forwarding to VOIP phones anywhere in the world. All you need is a mobile data or WiFi connection to be able to receive incoming calls to VOIP free of charge with your DIDcomms 084 and 087 UK numbers. Order you...
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Good news about the OpenTAP access numbers

Posted on June 9, 2020January 11, 2021 by Daniel Kobale

We have some great news for our customers of the OpenTAP to SMS Gateway. Thanks to one of our suppliers, we are now able to provide a cheaper priced access number for OpenTAP. Yes, that’s right, you heard it… cheaper calls to the OpenTAP to SMS Gateway. Through one of our wholesale providers, we are now able to provide you with a UK mobile pager number for access to the OpenTAP gateway. The ad...
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User portal news update (May 2020)

Posted on May 16, 2020July 28, 2020 by Daniel Kobale

User portal upgrade: Music on Hold Customers can now upload and manage their own music on hold without having to contact customer support. However, please remember that the file format must be MP3 - Stereo, 44,100Hz, 128kbps. To manage the file uploads for your music on hold, login to the user portal and go to Manage Settings > IVR > Music on Hold.
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Business advice: ‘Can I work for someone else when I’m on furlough?’

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Daniel Kobale

Plus, what to do if you became self-employed on Feb 1, 2020, and have not been eligible to make a return as yet. Q: I've been furloughed by my company, but I'm going to be out of pocket. Can I get work with another company while furloughed? A: Businesses use furlough as an alternative to laying off staff, writes Jessica Beard. It is a way of keeping employees on the payroll while not paying ...
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5G is being rolled out in Australia. Is the radiation safe?

Posted on April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 by Daniel Kobale

By the end of this year, a new super-fast mobile network will be operating in all major capital cities and regional areas in Australia. 5G represents the fifth generation of mobile network technology, and it promises to be as much of a leap forward as 4G mobile broadband was back in 2011. As the rollout proceeds, however, it's become a focal point for longstanding concerns about the health eff...
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DIDcomms’s response to COVID-19

Posted on March 19, 2020May 15, 2020 by Daniel Kobale

To all our customers, Over the last week or so, our team has been talking a lot about how we can support DIDcomms customers as people's behaviour changes and needs change in response to COVID-19 Coronavirus. As a VoIP telephone network that supplies internet-based telephony services, we have the ability to continue to operate as normal, and our team will remain available for anyone who needs sup...
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How 5G works and is it really safe!

Posted on March 14, 2020April 2, 2020 by Daniel Kobale

Is 5G safe? Many people have questions about 5G. What is 5G? Is 5G safe? Will 5G make it easier for me to get hacked? In this article, we’ll answer common questions about 5G technology based on the best available current information. What is 5G? 5G is a type of wireless technology. 5G includes a number of next-generation cellphone and cellular data transfer technologies. 3G was really the 1st g...
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