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Business Wire
16-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
OXIO Surpasses 2 Million Activated Lines in North America, Signaling Growth in Telecom-as-a-Service (TaaS)
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- OXIO, a leading Telecom-as-a-Service (TaaS) platform, today announced it has surpassed 2 million activated lines on its wholesale network across North America, marking a key milestone in the company's expansion. This achievement underscores OXIO's momentum and the growing demand for TaaS as businesses and brands across diverse sectors, including retail, fintech, media and entertainment, machine-to-machine (M2M), and celebrity, look to build, launch, and scale custom connectivity offerings. 'Surpassing 2 million activated lines across North America is another major achievement for OXIO as we continue to expand our global footprint,' said OXIO founder and CEO, Nicolas Girard. 'This growth showcases the rising number of brands leveraging connectivity as a strategic business lever that enables new revenue, deeper loyalty, and stronger retention. We're democratizing telecom infrastructure, making it more open, accessible, and flexible than ever before, and these numbers are proof of that transformation in motion.' The announcement follows several developments that support OXIO's growing presence in the telecom industry: OXIO connects telecom core with AT&T: In December, OXIO connected its wholesale network with AT&T to further expand its TaaS offering across the U.S. and facilitate faster go-to-market, embeddable connectivity, and competitive pricing for MVNOs. AWS Collaboration: In February, OXIO began running its cloud-native platform on Amazon Web Services (AWS), enabling the business to scale its network globally and rapidly serve customers in new markets. FCC Approval: OXIO's multi-carrier TaaS solution receives FCC approval, reinforcing the value of OXIO's cross-border TaaS offering and its ability to revolutionize how telecom is accessed, deployed and monetized. VoLTE GSMA Certification: OXIO passes GSMA VoLTE interoperability tests in Mexico and the U.S., confirming seamless VoLTE on its wholesale network. MATRIXX Software Partnership: OXIO partners with MATRIXX and deploys their digital monetization solution to further enhance its TaaS platform and rapidly support borderless MVNOs and embedded connectivity use cases on a global scale. Mavenir Partnership: OXIO partners with Mavenir to leverage the company's packet core, which enables 4G and 5G user connectivity with an open, cloud-native, container-based solution, accompanied by Mavenir's IMS and messaging platforms, driving revenue growth from valuable A2P and B2C segments. Delivering Embedded Connectivity Through a Software-First Approach OXIO's cloud-based, programmable TaaS solution is helping to transform connectivity from a basic utility into a strategic asset, unlocking high-value use cases traditional telecom hasn't supported. Businesses and brands are no longer satisfied with off-the-shelf MVNO solutions and now seek customizable, data-rich platforms that can fuel growth, enhance customer engagement, and open new revenue streams. OXIO is leading that shift with a global Telecom-as-a-Service model purpose-built for the modern enterprise. 'The telecom industry is shifting away from the traditional MVNO-in-a-box model toward more embedded, personalized connectivity,' Girard added. 'OXIO's Telecom-as-a-Service platform gives brands full control and flexibility to own the entire experience. We're reimagining telecom to be a global engine for business innovation and an enabler of new business models, unlocking richer customer intelligence and driving smarter, data-informed decisions.' For more information, visit About OXIO OXIO is building the global network of the future as the first Telecom-as-a-Service (TaaS) platform. Our technology-first approach to telecom unlocks innovation and possibility while delivering actionable insights for customer-obsessed companies competing in a data-driven world. OXIO is headquartered in New York and has offices in Mexico City and Montreal. For more information, visit To learn more about current openings, visit
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mavenir eyes top spot in telecom AI and software segment in 2-3 years
Mavenir India aims to establish itself as a leader in the artificial intelligence (AI) and software domain for the telecom industry including the enterprise market, according to a senior executive. 'Given our focus to innovate in the AI and software domain for communication service provider's (CSP) and enterprise market, we will take a leadership position in the next 2 to 3 years in this space,' Sanjay Bakaya, Country Head - India & Regional Vice President – India & South Asia, Mavenir told ETTelecom. As the company secures fresh capital, these refined priorities are set to shape how resources are allocated, marking a strategic shift aimed at strengthening market position and delivering measurable impact across its key growth areas, he said. 'This recapitalisation will enhance our ability to manage financial obligations while continuing to invest in our vision.' US-based network infrastructure firm Mavenir along with its existing investor Siris , a private equity firm, recently announced a recapitalisation plan in agreement with Mavenir's lenders. Under the plan, the transaction will eliminate over $1.3 billion in existing debt and secure $300 million in new senior financing, along with a subordinated facility from Siris and participating lenders. When asked if the company would exit the Open RAN business, he said, 'We are not exiting the Open RAN business. We will continue to support existing customers and maintain our hardware IP to keep maximum flexibility in this evolving market. Our continued investment in Open RAN software, alongside our retained hardware IP, ensures that Mavenir remains at the forefront of the Open RAN ecosystem going forward.' 'Mavenir has a significant presence in India. Our Core products are deployed at large scale across all CSP's in India covering IMS/VoLTE, converged packet core, messaging and security solutions besides engagements on Open RAN,' Bakaya said. Mavenir plans to double down on its profitable core segment while recalibrating Open RAN investments to focus on 4G and 5G deployments. The decision to retain all existing IP for radio and hardware whilst moving to a licensing route for O-RAN hardware will enable us to deliver differentiated value through software for both 4G and 5G O-RAN engagements, he said, adding we will continue to work with existing and new customers.
News18
01-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Vodafone Idea 5G Now Coming To 23 More Cities In India: Prepaid Plans And Data Speed
Last Updated: Vodafone Idea 5G is expanding its availability to over 20 more cities after launching in Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai earlier this year. Vodafone Idea (Vi) 5G launch in India has been delayed but the company is looking to make up for the last time. Vi 5G services have started in Delhi, Bengaluru, Patna and Mumbai among others so far, and this week the operator has announced that the 5G network will be coming to 23 more cities. These new regions will be part of the 5G roll out plan that includes 17 priority circles. Vi 5G is the only network offering unlimited 5G data across all its plans and the company is hoping that consumers consider its 5G services as a solid option. Vi 5G announcement talks about the following cities to get the 5G services next: Going by the list, you can see the Vi is going beyond the tier 1 and 2 cities and you have cities across different parts of the country in focus with this phased 5G rollout. The company also claims over 70 percent of eligible Vi 5G users have already experienced the benefits of its high-speed network. Vi has introduced a dedicated website detailing its 5G connectivity features and new prepaid and postpaid plans. The Vodafone Idea 5G prepaid plans start at Rs 299, offering 1GB of data per day for a 28-day validity. The company also provides plans at Rs 349 and Rs 365 that include 1.5GB and 2GB of daily data, respectively, for the same duration. Vi's introductory offer includes unlimited 5G data, but this is expected to be a limited-time offer. Currently, Vi is the only telecom provider in India offering unlimited 5G broadband on plans with less than 2GB of daily data. Vodafone Idea 5G services will work on all smartphones launched in the country after Jan 1, 2020 that come with VoLTE compatibility. First Published: July 01, 2025, 08:15 IST
Android Authority
30-06-2025
- Android Authority
Pixels lack this key calling feature in many markets, but there is a possible solution
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The GSMA has told Android Authority it could work with Google to broadly enable VoLTE around the world. Google Pixel phones lack VoLTE support in most markets where Pixels aren't sold. This news comes months after Samsung and the GSMA announced a plan to enable VoLTE by default on Galaxy phones. Samsung and the GSMA announced a plan earlier this year to broadly enable VoLTE tech by default on Galaxy phones in many markets. This is a big deal as 3G networks are shutting down in many markets, and conventional phone calls rely on 3G or insecure 2G connections. So VoLTE will allow people to keep making calls when these networks are shuttered. This announcement is pretty interesting because Google Pixel phones lack VoLTE in most countries around the world. In fact, Google generally restricts VoLTE on Pixels to markets where the phones are sold. That means Pixel owners in unsupported markets will either have to rely on insecure 2G networks or go without phone calls when 3G networks eventually shut down in their country. This could also be a major inconvenience if you're traveling from the US or Europe to these unsupported markets. It would also be a pain if you're importing your Pixel to an unsupported locale. Could Pixels be next for wide VoLTE support? That got me wondering whether another smartphone brand, like Google, could follow Samsung and team up with the GSMA to broadly enable VoLTE. 'Yes, our GSMA Industry Services team can provide these services to all device manufacturers,' GSMA representative Dan Thomas told Android Authority in response to an emailed query. So, in theory, could Google, in particular, enable VoLTE in unsupported countries by working with the GSMA? And would the Pixel maker still need to work with carriers in these unsupported markets? I put these follow-up questions to Thomas: That's correct. We run (the) Network Settings Exchange , so that mobile network operators can upload their settings for VoLTE and so on. This means that device manufacturers can then come to one place to access the settings and provision on devices… rather than having to have conversations and do this with hundreds of mobile operators around the world. The GSMA representative said this would allow Google to have an 'open device' that allows VoLTE on any network. Thomas added that the Pixel maker could enable VoLTE and other associated settings via the Network Settings Exchange, a GSMA-recommended profile, or the OEM's own default settings. For what it's worth, Samsung and the GSMA said earlier this year that Galaxy phones would get VoLTE by defaulting to the GSMA Profile #4 or #6 if a carrier didn't upload its settings to the Network Settings Exchange. We asked Google about the possibility of teaming up with the GSMA to broadly enable VoLTE on Pixels. The company confirmed receipt of the query but hasn't issued a response at the time of publication. Either way, widespread VoLTE support would be a huge deal for Pixel owners who are traveling, and for people who imported their Pixels. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Time of India
Why does your phone skip ringing when someone calls? A telecom expert breaks it down
Why does your phone skip ringing when someone calls? A telecom expert breaks it down It's a situation almost everyone has experienced. You're expecting a call - maybe it's a job interview, an important update from a friend, or even a delivery confirmation. Your phone is in your hand or sitting next to you, volume up, ringer on. But somehow, the call never comes through. Minutes later, you spot it: a missed call notification. Confused, you wonder how it's possible your phone didn't ring when someone tried to reach you. You're not imagining things. According to telecommunications experts writing in The Conversation , this isn't just a glitch; it's the result of how modern cellular networks like 4G and 5G operate, combined with software settings, battery management, and the way your phone interacts with towers. The issue isn't necessarily your phone, it's the system behind it. Why your phone sends calls to voicemail without ringing To understand the issue, it helps to know how mobile voice calls work today. In earlier days, 3G networks handled calls using circuit-switched technology, which was relatively straightforward. But with the rise of 4G and 5G, everything changed. These newer networks carry voice calls as data, using technologies called Voice over LTE (VoLTE) for 4G and Voice over New Radio (VoNR) for 5G. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo When someone places a call to you, your phone needs to be registered with what's known as an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), a network framework that allows data-based calling. This registration happens in the background when your phone connects to a tower. But if that registration fails due to a temporary glitch, poor signal strength, or software error, the call won't come through. It might be sent straight to voicemail, or it might fail altogether. As The Conversation explains, both the caller's and receiver's phones must be properly registered with IMS for a call to succeed. If either end is not properly logged in, the call might never ring. Why your phone might stop ringing after the 3G shutdown Here's where things get trickier. In some regions, like New Zealand, and more recently in Australia, 3G networks are being shut down. That means older phones or phones without VoLTE or VoNR enabled have no legacy network to fall back on when 4G or 5G fails. Australia completed its 3G shutdown in 2024, and New Zealand is following suit. Phones that don't support or haven't enabled VoLTE or VoNR will attempt to drop back to a non-existent 3G network. That results in missed calls, silent failures, and the dreaded 'voicemail without ringing' experience. If your phone hasn't been updated or you've disabled VoLTE/VoNR for any reason, you could be affected without realising it. Technical glitches and signal handover failures Even if your phone supports VoLTE, it can still miss calls due to registration hiccups. This can happen because of a software bug, a SIM card not making full contact with its tray, or a tower failing to hand off the connection properly when you're on the move. Network handovers, where your phone moves from one cell tower to another, are especially fragile during a call setup. If the handover occurs right as the call is coming in, your phone might miss the signal entirely. According to engineers cited in The Conversation, issues like these are particularly common during transitions between 4G and 5G coverage zones, where devices switch frequency bands or drop down to less congested towers. Battery-saving features can silence your phone On Android phones, especially, battery optimisation features can unintentionally block calls. Many manufacturers design custom battery-saving modes that aggressively limit background activity. If the phone app is being restricted, either by the system or a third-party cleaner or battery saver, it might not be ready to ring when a call comes in. Some antivirus apps or call-blocking tools can also mislabel incoming calls as suspicious and block them before your phone has a chance to notify you. Messaging apps with phone call capabilities may interfere as well if they're set as defaults or use custom notification systems. Telecom experts stress the importance of reviewing your battery optimisation settings and excluding essential apps like Phone, Contacts, and Messages to prevent this kind of disruption. Coverage dead zones still exist, even in cities Despite improvements in network coverage, dead zones - small areas with poor signal reception - still persist. These can be caused by building materials, elevation, or even being near certain types of electrical interference. In a firsthand account shared by The Conversation, one user based in suburban Auckland, New Zealand, reported consistently missing calls depending on where they were in their home. Sometimes, the phone wouldn't ring unless Wi-Fi calling was enabled. And when it was, the calls often came through perfectly. This suggests that, in many cases, enabling Wi-Fi calling (offered by most carriers) can help compensate for local coverage issues. If you regularly miss calls at home or in your workplace, toggling on Wi-Fi calling could be a quick and powerful solution. What you can do to prevent missed calls If your phone consistently fails to ring, don't panic. Here are some steps recommended by communication specialists and mobile providers: Make sure VoLTE and VoNR are enabled in your phone's network settings. Restart your device regularly to reinitiate tower registration. Toggle Airplane Mode for 30 seconds to refresh network signals. Check battery optimisation and remove restrictions on essential apps. Update your phone's system software and carrier settings. Clean and reseat your SIM card to ensure a proper connection. Enable WiFi calling if you're in an area with known signal issues. Contact your mobile provider to confirm that your phone is fully compatible with their VoLTE/VoNR infrastructure. These simple checks can eliminate most of the causes behind missed call notifications that never triggered a ringtone. When it's out of your hands Despite your best efforts, sometimes calls still won't come through. That's because you're relying on a highly complex system of towers, frequencies, handovers, software protocols, and background services. And like any system with that much complexity, there will be moments when things slip through the cracks. Telecom engineers agree: while the industry is moving toward more stable, cloud-managed networks, occasional failures are still an expected part of mobile communications. It doesn't mean your phone is broken. It just means the system is still evolving. Also read | The Simpsons' predictions for 2025 are shockingly accurate, and they'll give you chills
