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And not only that, I was missing calls because of it!

https://9to5google.com/2023/03/16/google-exynos-modem-vulnerabilities/

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Google: Turn off VoLTE, Wi-Fi calling due to severe Exynos modem vulnerabilities on Pixel 6, more

Google found severe vulnerabilities with Exynos modems used on the Pixel 6 and Samsung phones that warrant disabling VoLTE & Wi-Fi calling...

Element Call Beta 2 includes lots of exciting new updates!

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Element Call Beta 2 includes lots of exciting new updates!

Element Call Beta 2 includes encryption, spatial audio, walkie-talkie mode and lots more!

BT puts the brakes on digital landline switchover - here's what that means for you | TechRadar

BT has paused the migration of landline users from the old analogue phone system after admitting that it needed to take additional measures to reassure customers of the quality and reliability of the new digital voice service.
Digital voice services use a fibre network rather than a dedicated network of physical lines to serve customers.
Because traffic is carried over the same network as broadband, cost, complexity, and energy consumption is lowered for providers, while customers benefit from higher quality voice calls and lower volumes of scam calls.

They don't mention when it's going to finally happen, so we'll have to wait for a date.

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https://www.techradar.com/news/bt-puts-the-brakes-on-digital-landline-switchover-heres-what-that-means-for-you

BT puts the brakes on digital landline switchover - here's what that means for you

BT says upgrade is necessary, but admits elements have been rushed

Public Knowledge Urges #FCC To Preserve Consumer Protections for #VoIP Services - Public Knowledge ⚓ https://publicknowledge.org/public-knowledge-urges-fcc-to-preserve-consumer-protections-for-voip-services/ ䷉ #publicknowledge

Public Knowledge Urges FCC To Preserve Consumer Protections for VoIP Services

The FCC must make VoIP a Title II telecommunications service so the agency can ensure everyone has access to reliable, quality voice service.

● NEWS ● #Techdirt ☞ #FTC Promises To Play Hardball With Robocall-Enabling #VOIP Providers https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20220215/06195848477/ftc-promises-to-play-hardball-with-robocall-enabling-voip-providers.shtml

FTC Promises To Play Hardball With Robocall-Enabling VOIP Providers

Every year or so, the FCC unveils a new plan to combat robocalls it claims will finally tackle the annoying menace. Granted, year after year, the problem either gets worse or stays relatively the same. We've already noted that this is generally...

The nice thing about #voip is that it makes #selfhosting and #e2ee easier, cheaper, more secure. "Hosted" means outsourced, i.e. #Surveillance serfdom like #clowncomputing so don't do it. https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/hosted-voip/

What Is Hosted VoIP? Everything You Need To Know

Hosted voice-over-internet-protocol (VoIP) is a secure, inexpensive, internet-based communication service capable of supporting your entire business with minimal hassle. A hosted VoIP phone system likely includes all the communication features a...

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What are some good Skype replacements, that you have had good experiences with?

Ideally Win/Lin/Mac, end-to-end secure, good audio quality (incl. conference/group calls), optionally video, and generally user-friendly to set up and use also for not-so-tech folks.

Any suggestions?

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