In the realm of telecoms, change is inevitable, and adaptation is key to staying connected in an ever-evolving digital landscape. One significant transformation on the horizon is the planned switch-off of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), a move that will have profound implications for businesses and consumers alike. As the traditional copper-based infrastructure makes way for newer technologies, such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephony, it's essential to understand what this transition entails and how embracing VoIP can help you stay ahead in the digital age.
Today the UKs introduced CLI regulations which signifies the regulators shift towards combatting telecom fraud and enhancing trust with caller identification.
In an era where global communication is increasingly prevalent, countries around the world have been grappling with the challenges posed by caller identification spoofing and fraudulent activities.
In 2021 a regulatory change allowed carriers to introduce surcharges where the originating CLI is out-of-country.
A simple example of this is placing a call to a UK Geographic number from an Australian Geographic number.
The terminating carrier may choose to apply a surcharge that is in pence-per-minute and additional to the regular termination rate.