VoIP for Independent Telecoms

Apr 11 2022 4
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The podcast for local service providers who want to offer great voice services on a resilient network.

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How to complete projects successfully - with Tara Kelley

Apr 11 2022 24 mins  
In this episode I'm joined by Tara Kelley from Coosa Business Solutions to talk about the vital role project management plays in the telecoms world.

Why phone numbers should be on a Blockchain - with Noah Rafalko of TSG Global

Mar 28 2022 38 mins  
In this episode I'm joined by Noah Rafalko of TSG Global to discuss an alternative approach to stopping unwanted robocalls and spoofed caller ID, using a blockchain.

A new MaX UC client and support for nomadic 911 - with Jo Ramachandran

Feb 28 2022 27 mins  
In this episode I'm joined by Jo Ramachandran from Microsoft to talk about the new version of the MaX UC desktop client, and the new features added to support Ray Baum's Act for nomadic 911 subscribers.

Are we supposed to block illegal robocalls? - with Mark Lindsey of ECG

Feb 14 2022 38 mins  
In this episode I'm joined by Mark Lindsey from ECG to discuss what regulators expect of service providers when it comes to robocalls. When are you required to block calls? When are you permitted to block them?

Why you can't put your switch in the cloud - with Mark Suto of Toly Digital

Dec 20 2021 28 mins  
In this episode I interview Mark Suto from Toly Digital. Toly has been serving rural ILECs for 25 years, and Mark has a great perspective on how to identify new products based on customer needs. He also shared some great insights on the challenges of moving voice service to the cloud given NECA requirements.

Integrating TelcoBridges Media Gateways with Metaswitch - with Alan Percy

Dec 13 2021 20 mins  
In this episode our guest is Alan Percy of TelcoBridges, and we discuss the recent announcement of a partnership between TelcoBridges and Metaswitch.

Inside the ATIS Non-IP Call Authentication Task Force - with Alec Fenichel of TransNexus

Nov 15 2021 31 mins  
Another discussion about STIR/SHAKEN for TDM networks with Alec Fenichel, Senior Software Architect of TransNexus. Alec was part of the ATIS Non-IP Call Authentication Task Force that developed the new ATIS standards that provide some options for TDM networks.

Why are my calls marked as spam? - with Greg Blumstein of TrueCNAM

Nov 01 2021 26 mins  
In this episode we interview Greg Blumstein, CEO of TrueCNAM. TrueCNAM provides real-time reputation data on callers which is used by carriers to mark calls as spam, and we discuss how these reputation scores are determined, and what callers and carriers can do if their calls are being flagged as spam.

STIR/SHAKEN for TDM networks - with Austin Spreadbury

Oct 18 2021 32 mins  
In this episode I'm joined by Austin Spreadbury of Metaswitch (Microsoft) to discuss the latest updates in STIR/SHAKEN.

Transforming lives with fiber internet and a mule - with Keith Gabbard of PRTC

Oct 04 2021 34 mins  
In this episode I talk with Keith Gabbard, CEO of Peoples Rural Telephone Cooperative in McKee, KY - about his early embrace of fiber broadband, and the impact gigabit internet has had on the local community.