December 11, 2018 – Pressures on operator networks are set to grow as subscribers demonstrate an insatiable appetite for connected devices, according to a new report from Transaction Network Services (TNS).  The survey is consistent with the Cisco Visual Network Index* that estimates that there will be over one billion connected 4G cellular devices by 2020, with billions of Internet of Things (IoT) connecti ...

FORT MYERS, Fla.—Dec. 10, 2018—Interop Technologies™ has been selected by Thumb Cellular, a Michigan-based 4G LTE rural cellular service provider, to deploy Rich Communications Services (RCS) to transform subscriber messaging capabilities both on-network and off to quickly capitalize on new engagement and revenue opportunities as the Messaging as a Platform (MaaP) ecosystem evolves. ...

PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sitetracker, the global standard for managing high-volume critical infrastructure projects, is proud to announce further investment in customer success and education by hiring veteran software-as-a-service (SaaS) executive Shannon Cunningham. As a global education and client services leader, Cunningham will expand Sitetracker's extensive education and adoption ...

December 4, 2018 – Two tier one North American operators are responding to their growing subscriber demands for VoLTE services by signing new agreements with Transaction Network Services (TNS) to use its VoLTE Registry solution. ...

Hartwell, GA – According to Mark Stone VP of Operations for HTC in Hartwell Georgia, the decision to upgrade their cable system to IPTV became a marathon instead of a sprint, covering a period of several years. Stone says their investment in fiber matched up better with IPTV video than bringing their Cable system up to a level that would provide customers with a quality experience. ...

Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC (TLP) is pleased to announce that Jessica DeSimone Gyllstrom has been promoted to become a Member of the Firm.  Jessica advises a diverse group of telecommunications clients on a wide range of regulatory, compliance and policy issues before the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”), and has extensive experience in overseeing the regulatory aspects of major merge ...

RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ – November 20, 2018 – OSG Billing Services (OSG), a leading provider of omnichannel billing and payment solutions, customer engagement and critical customer communication management, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Formost mediaOne, an Ontario, Canada-based leader in the outsourced billing, document and services industry, marking OSG’s entry into the Canadian mar ...

Washington, DC – November 15, 2018 – Today, during its November Open Meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) adopted a Report and Order (“Order”) that updates Hearing Aid Compatibility (“HAC”) reporting requirements.  Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) thanks the Commission for its work on HAC issues, as CCA members remain committed to ensuring that all consumers, includ ...

Washington, DC – November 13, 2018 – Competitive Carriers Association (“CCA”) and BuyBack Booth today announced a strategic partnership to provide cellular handset trade-in programs in retail stores of CCA members.  BuyBack Booth’s program includes the use of a proprietary on-phone diagnostic application and a point-of-purchase machine, which will help eliminate the various operational obstacles and financi ...

RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ – November 13, 2018 – OSG Billing Services (OSG), a leading provider of omnichannel billing and payment solutions, customer engagement and critical customer communication management, today announced plans to acquire NCP Solutions, LLC (NCP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Harland Clarke Corp. NCP is a recognized leader in outsourced transactional communications in the financial services in ...