Smart city initiatives are a way for communities to respond to challenges of sustainability and efficiency. With the world’s population expected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030 and 55% of the population currently…
Smart city initiatives are a way for communities to respond to challenges of sustainability and efficiency. With the world’s population expected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030 and 55% of the population currently…
While we’ve all heard the hype about 5G for many years now, many businesses have yet to experience any benefits. So is 5G just another overhyped technology? The truth is,…
The business landscape has experienced a drastic change with a shift toward remote and hybrid environments that has forever altered how we work. Did you know according to a report…
As urban areas continue to evolve and adapt to the demands of a rapidly changing world, the concept of smart cities has emerged as a transformative force. With the integration…
MetTel’s SingleSIM Can Change the Way You Work Is your organization struggling to keep your mobile employees connected and productive? In today’s fast-paced business environment, seamless connectivity is crucial, yet…
A Zero Trust Approach to Meet Today’s Network Security Demands Enterprises strive to establish the highest level of network security while granting employees the access they need to do their…
The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing healthcare delivery at every level. The benefits of IoT in healthcare are far-reaching, positively impacting patients, practitioners, healthcare organizations, and related industries such…
Extra Space Storage Modernizes Their Network As local exchange carriers are decommissioning service and raising rates for local telephone service, organizations are feeling pressure to move away from copper /…
Modern networks have come a long way from the traditional on-premise, single-location architectures. Today, businesses are getting into hybrid and cloud setups. These contemporary network models offer unparalleled flexibility, scalability,…
Wireline Decommissioning & POTS Replacement – Current State About 10 years ago I asked my parents to upgrade their internet service from DSL to the local carrier fiber-based service. My…
Savvy business leaders know that network and security go hand-in-hand. Protecting modern businesses from cyberthreats has become more challenging than ever, as the frequency and sophistication of the attacks continue…
The Internet of Things (IoT) is helping to drive the next phase of digital transformation. It has great potential to redefine how we live and work. From streamlining operations in…
Companies must integrate technology into their operations to continue to grow. But how do these companies stay on top of the latest innovations and weave them into their business model?…
What Is the “Copper Sunset”? The copper sunset refers to the rapid retirement of traditional copper-wire networks that deliver analog voice service. Instead of continuing to support copper-based analog lines,…
The pace and magnitude at which the world is experiencing natural disasters have caused many to become more vigilant about disaster preparedness. Many are asking themselves, What is my disaster plan…
The Internet of Things (IoT) is nothing short of revolutionary. Interconnected devices have opened up a whole new world of possibilities, from self-driving cars to connected buildings and homes. IoT…
As remote and hybrid work continue to be the norm, employees are increasingly using their laptops and smartphones to communicate and work. This offers tremendous benefits in terms of flexibility…
Some of the biggest and most expensive hacks of all time have targeted financial institutions. Equifax. Capital One. JP Morgan. All of these impacted millions of accounts and cost institutions…
Hurricane Ian, a Category 5 Storm We have become accustomed to hearing about natural disasters on a regular basis. And some of us have had the unfortunate experience of living…
Disasters or unforeseen crises pose a serious threat to business operations and can prevent organizations from meeting the needs of their customers and hitting their revenue targets, while also potentially…
The Internet of Things (IoT) is at the heart of positive disruptions across all industries, and the transportation and logistics sector is no exception. This interconnected network of “things” includes…
Managed network services are outsourced solutions where a third-party provider monitors, manages, and secures your network to ensure performance, uptime, and security. Managing your network infrastructure can be challenging and…
Government agencies know they need to move to SD-WAN (software-defined wide area network), but many are reluctant to take the leap. MPLS (multiprotocol label switching) is a proven technology and…
An Exploration of the Myths Surrounding POTS Replacement Continued Copper Retirement You probably know by now that Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) is being phased out. The FCC initiated the…
As enterprises expand, so does their need for an unwavering network that supports every aspect of their business. From data transactions to customer communications, network reliability is a non-negotiable element…
Digital transformations continue to drive many companies to transition to cloud-based services. UCaaS vs. CCaaS has become a hot topic for groups of all kinds. For businesses whose goal is…
Reducing costs and improving operations are key to business success, and managing a fleet business is no different. Keeping track of vehicles, fuel usage, dispatch, route optimization, and driver behavior…
The enormous demand for faster and ubiquitous connectivity has prompted the use of satellites well beyond their initial military and scientific applications. Integrating satellite technology into existing infrastructure propels businesses…
The emergence of new cyber threats that bypass perimeter-focused security controls calls for a robust cloud-managed firewall solution. As many organizations grapple with keeping their networks free from intrusions, Firewall…
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just a buzzword; it’s reshaping the very fabric of network services. MetTel is thrilled to announce an unprecedented achievement that underscores our commitment to AI-driven innovation: we’ve…
Organizations with distributed workforces constantly seek solutions to manage their networks and improve operational performance. Wide-Area Networks (WANs) can be expensive and often pose performance, connectivity, and management challenges. Software-Defined…
Business success increasingly relies on the security, performance, and cost-efficiency of its IT infrastructure. This makes having a secure hybrid network a top priority of many organizations. But what is…
Businesses rely upon online systems and networks to stay connected, productive, and secure 24/7. But as the complexity of digital operations grows, so do the risks: cyberthreats, system failures, and…
If you’ve purchased a new smartphone or IoT device recently, you may have noticed something different about activating your service—there was no physical SIM card involved. That’s because these devices…
Mobile devices have transformed business productivity by enabling employees to access company resources from anywhere. This flexibility has become standard in modern business operations. However, this expanded access creates unique…
Fleet management telematics combines GPS tracking and onboard diagnostics to gather actionable data from your vehicles. This technology provides real-time insights into your fleet operations, helping you optimize driver performance,…
Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) is a cloud-based solution that helps you manage customer interactions across multiple channels without maintaining expensive on-site infrastructure. It’s a shift from traditional contact…
Networks for retail customers have grown complicated. With point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management, customer Wi-Fi, security cameras, and online order processing, the average location juggles dozens of network-dependent operations. Network…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining the way businesses operate. But beyond the flashy headlines about AI replacing human intelligence, deepfakes, and digital mining, another battle is quietly taking place: the…
Throughout 2025, MetTel leaders shared insights on the biggest shifts in connectivity, digital transformation, and enterprise mobility. From healthcare innovation to SASE and managed mobility, these conversations highlight how MetTel…
Traditional network security models are breaking down in the face of hybrid workforces, cloud application adoption, and distributed user bases. These shifts create blind spots that hardware-based firewalls and VPNs…
Utilities Expense Management (UEM) is the process of centrally managing an organization’s utility costs, such as electricity, gas, water, and waste, to improve visibility and reduce costs. For organizations with…
IT Team Burden CIOs, IT teams, and procurement departments are overwhelmed by the management, support, and deployment of laptop devices for an increasingly mobile workforce. With 23% of the American…
Walk into almost any commercial building in America, and you will find critical systems quietly running on a technology that is being phased out from under them. The fire alarm…
AT&T’s permanent copper shutdown started June 30, 2026, and the analog phone lines behind campus fire panels, elevator phones, and blue-light emergency stations are now starting to be switched off….
For every enterprise business the network is at the core of productivity, but building and maintaining that infrastructure in-house is expensive, time-consuming, and pulls focus away from the work that…
For federal agencies, your network is the engine behind critical mission operations, powering secure cloud applications, connecting your teams wherever they work, and maintaining continuity through any scenario. The stronger…
Enterprise networks go down for any number of reasons, from flooding and wildfires to hurricanes and regional outages. When this happens, waiting for service restoration is not a plan. Starlink gives enterprises…
Several articles in Channel Dive have indicated Lumen may be shifting its focus away from the voice market — reportedly ending new voice sales (Channel Dive), altering commission on voice…
Healthcare connectivity is no longer a back-office concern. Telehealth visits, connected medical devices, electronic health records, and patient contact centers all depend on a network that simply cannot go down….
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