There was plenty of news emerging all over the tech sector this week, and session initiation protocol (SIP) trunking proved no different. Now that we've got a weekend on hand, it's a great time to take a step back and take a look at the wider week of news. That's just what we'll do with our Week in Review coverage, so settle in and let's take on that big stack of news!
First, MagicJack brought out the new MagicApp Premium for iOS. With MagicApp Premium, users can take an iOS device with Wi-Fi or 4G connectivity and use it like a MagicJack system. The cost is $1.99 per month, and offers both a U.S. number and unlimited calling to the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. This brings MagicJack-style service to a mobile device.
Next we had a look at how the Federal Aviation Administration was poised to put voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) technology to work improving communications for air traffic controllers. Facing a difficult situation in which the current technology was so out of date that even getting replacement parts was becoming difficult, that prompted the FAA to bring in the National Voice System. The move is expected to shave time off transactions, which makes a more responsive and efficient tower operation.
ThinkingPhones brought in the next bit of news, announcing plans to bring in Voxbone's line of SIP trunks—otherwise known as direct inward dial (DID) numbers—as a way to bring ThinkingPhones' cloud PBX (News - Alert) option to more countries. With the demand for cloud PBX on the rise worldwide, putting Voxbone to work will give ThinkingPhones key access to not only a carrier-grade network, but also instant provisioning such that a larger swath of the world can get in on the action.
Then we had a look at Patton (News - Alert)'s Signaling System No. 7 (SS7) gateways, and the role such were playing in ATM S.A's operations. With the SS7 gateways, ATM S.A could offer up new services for both current and potential customers, including carrier-class business voice services like SIP trunking and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) service. More specifically, the Polish firm was bringing in the SN10300 SS7 gateway, which offers support for over 3,900 concurrent VoIP calls, a variety of signaling and control protocols, and more.
Finally, Votacall offered up plans to bring an array of services to the giggle platform. Slated to arrive were hosted VoIP service, as well as video and data services. Described as a multichannel retailer geared toward new parents, giggle is looking to not only expand into markets beyond its current scope, but also step up its online offerings. With Votacall service, giggle will get access to scalable services that can be increased as needed, and dialed back when not.
That was the week that was in SIP trunking, and it was clear there was no shortage of things going on in the field. Our global online community was in fine form bringing back the biggest and newest, so be sure to join us back here next week for all the latest in the field, as well as every weekend for our Week in Review coverage!