TL;DR

FreeSWITCH v1.11.2 released with critical security hardening for core and media modules.
EU proposal extends deadline for phasing out "high risk" telecom equipment, citing €40 billion costs.
Verizon shifts from scripted RAN automation to agentic AI operations, retaining human control of intent.

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AI en Telecom

Agentic voice AI is increasingly deployed in business environments, with 57 percent of surveyed leaders having active voice AI agents and another 10 percent piloting them. Among those with live deployments, 82 percent report a positive ROI, indicating that these autonomous systems are delivering measurable value in business conversations. New research shows how agentic voice AI is gaining autonomy in business

Verizon is transitioning from scripted RAN automation to agentic network operations, where AI reasons across domains, shares context, and takes action. This shift allows the operator to retain control of intent and outcomes while leveraging AI for more complex network management tasks. “Where the agentic world kicks in” – Verizon draws the line, marks the difference

Singtel’s RE:AI has launched an AI Token-as-a-Service, described as the first managed service in Singapore offering AI models-as-a-service. This offering aims to facilitate the scalable implementation of agentic AI for telecom operators and enterprises. RE:AI van Singtel lanceert AI Token-as-a-Service

Ontwikkeling en Integratie

Twilio has published a tutorial on augmenting voice calls with Conversation Intelligence using Node.js. The guide demonstrates how to capture real-time call summaries, sentiment analysis, and script adherence from voice calls and store them in SQLite. Augment Voice Calls with Twilio Conversation Intelligence Using Node.js

Speko, a YC S26 startup, has launched a platform that finds the optimal combination of speech-to-text, LLM, and text-to-speech models. The service evaluates public benchmarked options based on user constraints and explains the selection, addressing the complexity of managing multiple model vendors in production voice agents. Launch HN: Speko (YC S26) – OpenRouter for Voice AI

Open Source

FreeSWITCH v1.11.2 has been released, featuring extensive security hardening across the core, mod_rtmp, mod_xml_rpc, and mod_sofia. The update includes a new interface allowlist, stricter DTLS/STUN validation for media sessions, and a modernized build system, with developers strongly encouraged to upgrade immediately. FreeSWITCH v1.11.2

FreeSWITCH v1.11.1 was released with critical security fixes and stability improvements. Key enhancements include a new reloadcert API for hot TLS certificate reloads without disconnects across mod_sofia and mod_verto, as well as SIP 603+ detection and passthrough control. FreeSWITCH v1.11.1

Beveiliging

The Kamailio SIP Server project released two security advisories on 7 April 2026. The advisories address CVE-2026-39863, a high-severity TCP data processing vulnerability in the core, and CVE-2026-39864, a processing vulnerability in the Auth module. Security Advisories: Core And Auth Module – April 7, 2026

Regulering

EU governments have proposed giving telecom operators more time to phase out "high risk" equipment, responding to sector complaints about replacement costs estimated at up to €40 billion. A document dated 22 September removed the original 36-month hard deadline, acknowledging that the costs could lead to lost capital for fibre, 5G, and 6G investments. EU might give telcos more time to phase out “risky” equipment

The EU AI Act has established a Scientific Panel of Independent Experts to support the enforcement of rules on general-purpose AI (GPAI) models and systems. This body sits within the Act's broader governance architecture and is part of the ongoing implementation of guidelines for GPAI models. Overview of Guidelines for GPAI Models

Nieuws

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have launched a joint venture to help end dead zones by making satellite-enabled connectivity easier to deliver where traditional service is limited. Paul Roth has been named the interim CEO of the joint venture. AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon launch joint venture to end dead zones; name Paul Roth interim CEO

Wat het betekent

De combinatie van kritieke beveiligingsupdates in FreeSWITCH en Kamailio onderstreept de noodzaak voor telecombeheerders om hun open source infrastructuur direct te patchen om nieuwe kwetsbaarheden te mitigeren. Tegelijkertijd verschuift de sector van statische automatisering naar agentic AI, waarbij netwerken zelfstandig beslissingen nemen binnen menselijke parameters. De regulerende druk rondom hardwarevervanging en AI-governance vraagt om strategische planning om zowel compliance als investeerbaarheid in glasvezel en 5G te waarborgen.