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Lightning Season: The Evolution of Telecommunications Infrastructure 

Lightning season has arrived across the South and throughout much of the country, marking what was once the telecommunications industry’s most demanding period. In years past, this seasonal phenomenon transformed our operational landscape—vacation requests were suspended, time off became a luxury none could afford, and every technician remained perpetually on call. Lightning strikes and the […]

CommentsJune 2025
FBI Warning on Text Messaging

What You Need to Know About the FBI Warning for Text Messaging

It sounds crazy, but the FBI is warning businesses to avoid cross-platform texting. Why? It’s all in response to the recent discovery of hackers who infiltrated 8 U.S. telecom carriers with the intent of stealing user data and even potentially recording phone calls.  While government officials are at a much higher risk of being impacted, […]

CommentsJanuary 2025
Ultimate List of POTS Lines Statistics

The Ultimate List of POTS Line Statistics

It’s been four years since the communications landscape was forever changed by the landmark ruling by the FCC.  Order 19-72A1 removed the mandate from local exchange carriers that required them to offer competitors access to the copper lines they owned at unbundled and regulated rates and legacy services for resale. Why?  According to the FCC […]

CommentsDecember 2024