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e& and Digicel strike deal to bolster voice security in the Americas
What happened: e& and Digicel Partner to strengthen voice services and combat telecom fraud Telecommunications giants e& and Digicel Group have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at boosting Digicel’s international voice services across the Americas. Under the agreement, e& will become Digic…
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What happened: e& and Digicel Partner to strengthen voice services and combat telecom fraud Telecommunications giants e& and Digicel Group have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at boosting Digicel’s international voice services across the Americas. Under the agreement,…
Context
Telecommunications giants e& and Digicel Group have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at boosting Digicel’s international voice services across the Americas. Under the agreement, e& will become Digicel’s partner for managing inbound and outbound international voice traffic across 24 markets, helping streamline operations and enhance service quality. The partnership arrives amid escalating fraud threats targeting the global telecoms industry. To counteract this, the companies are deploying advanced AI-driven fraud detection and prevention technologies. These tools will enable real-time monitoring, proactive threat mitigation, and reinforced security protocols to better protect consumers, operators, and the wider telecommunications ecosystem.
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Analysis
By merging their technological strengths and industry expertise, e& and Digicel aim to set a new benchmark for secure, resilient and efficient international voice traffic management. The initiative is part of Digicel’s broader strategy to optimise costs and refine its wholesale business, especially as over-the-top (OTT) services and Voice over LTE (VoLTE) continue to reshape the telecom landscape. Also Read: e& and UNDP tackle climate, health & disaster challenges with AI Also Read: e& enterprise partners with PayPal for payment solutions This collaboration represents a substantial step forward in securing international voice traffic at a time when telecom fraud is becoming more sophisticated and pervasive. AI-powered defences are expected to provide a much-needed layer of protection in safeguarding customers and networks alike. For Digicel, the partnership offers an opportunity to streamline infrastructure investments and future-proof its operations. Liam Donnelly, Digicel Group Chief Business Officer, noted that the alliance not only improves service quality but also unlocks potential for broader collaboration across international business lines—generating added value for both firms and their customer bases.
Key Points
- Partnership covers inbound and outbound international voice services across 24 markets
- AI-powered fraud detection and prevention tools to enhance security and resilience
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