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We’re excited to announce that Telnyx Voice API users can now transfer calls using the SIP Refer method. SIP Refer enables greater control over your communications by providing a reliable means of transferring calls between parties within your organization, or to the PSTN.

<h3>Sending a REFER message via Call Control programmable voice API</h3>

<p>Customers can request that a call be transferred by using Call Control, our programmable voice API. <a href="https://developers.telnyx.com/openapi/callcontrol/tag/Call-Commands/#callRefer">Refer commands</a> can be sent from a Call Control application at any time during a call. This will initiate a transfer of one of the parties from the initial Telnyx call onto a new call to an external destination, without Telnyx in the call path.</p>

This transfer method can also be used to establish a new call between the two parties from the initial Telnyx call, without Telnyx in the call path. This use-case is especially useful for calls on which sensitive information is disclosed - by removing itself from the call path, Telnyx adds an extra layer of protection to these calls.

Initiating a transfer on any Telnyx call using the Refer command adds a $0.10 surcharge to the cost of the call.

<h3>Include context with transferred calls via SIP UUI header</h3>

Context can be passed along with transferred calls in the form of SIP UUI headers. For example, a support agent who collects information from a customer can attach this information in SIP UUI headers when transferring the call to another support agent, ensuring the customer only needs to provide their information once.

<p>For more information on transferring calls using SIP REFER, check out our <a href="https://developers.telnyx.com/openapi/callcontrol/tag/Call-Commands/#callRefer">docs</a>. Note that this new functionality is not supported in V1 of our API. Learn more about <a href="https://telnyx.com/resources/migration-voice-api-v2">[migrating to the new Telnyx API V2](https://telnyx.com/resources/what-is-voice-api).</a></p>

Curious about using SIP REFER to build greater functionality into your comms? Talk to our [SIP experts](https://telnyx.com/contact-us) to learn more.

We’re excited to announce that Telnyx Voice API users can now transfer calls using the SIP Refer method.

Call Transfer with SIP REFER

We’re excited to announce that Telnyx Voice API users can now transfer calls using the SIP Refer method. SIP Refer enables greater control over your communications by providing a reliable means of transferring calls between parties within your organization, or to the PSTN.

Transfer Calls with SIP REFER - LIVE

# Messaging Release Notes & Updates

At Telnyx we’re always improving our messaging features so you can offer your customers a robust communication experience, we make changes regularly based on feedback we receive from users like you. 

Recent Updates to Messaging include:

<ul>
    <li>05/27/20201 - <a href="https://telnyx.com/release-notes/messaging#may-27-2021">Toll-Free MMS</a></li>
  <li>04/02/2020 - <a href="https://telnyx.com/release-notes/messaging#april-2-2020">Twexit API</a></li>
  <li>09/25/2019 - <a href="https://telnyx.com/release-notes/messaging#sept-25-2019">URL Shortener</a></li>
</ul>

<hr>

27, May 2021

<h2 id="may-27-2021">Toll-Free MMS</h2>

We’re excited to announce that we will now be offering MMS for [Toll Free Messaging](https://telnyx.com/products/toll-free-sms) in the US and Canada. Toll Free messaging allows for high throughputs similar to short code, but costs less and can be provisioned in minutes. With this feature, customers can: 

- Search and purchase MMS enabled Toll Free numbers in the[ Mission Control Portal](https://telnyx.com/sign-up "Mission Control Portal")
- Send and receive [MMS on your Telnyx number](https://developers.telnyx.com/docs/v2/messaging/messages/tutorials/send_receive_mms/send_receive_mms/ "MMS Tutorial Telnyx")

To get started, log into your Telnyx account, where you can search for and purchase an MMS enabled Toll Free number. 

02, April 2020

<h2 id="april-2-2020">Twexit API Released</h2>

![Twexit API](//images.ctfassets.net/taysl255dolk/2bVbjCzNxOAoulTjxjGnHM/1a90d6941c36b2c28ea1aaff8a5b6943/twexit-api.jpg)

Telnyx is pleased to announce our Twexit API. This will allow users to switch their messaging services from Twilio by making minimal changes to their existing Twilio messaging code.

Follow the steps to make the switch:

### 1: Telnyx Portal Setup
Start by creating a new messaging profile account on your Telnyx Portal, and set the API version to “Twexit API”. Then assign an SMS-capable number to that messaging profile.

### 2: Send A Message
To begin sending messages, simply change the following fields in your code:

1. Update the host and AccountSid in references to the Twilio messages endpoint.
2. Twilio: `POST https://api.twilio.com/2010-04-01/Accounts/{AccountSid}/Messages.json`
3. Telnyx: `POST https://api.telnyx.com/2010-04-01/Accounts/{organization_id}/Messages.json`
4. Update Authentication Header:
5. Twilio: `Authorization: Basic base64({AccountSid}:{AuthToken})`
6. Telnyx: `Authorization: Basic base64({organization_id}:{auth_v2_api_key})`
7. 
8. Update the From number in the request payload.

Telnyx Inbound Message notifications will be in the same format as those sent by Twilio and will be sent to the inbound webhook URL set on the messaging profile.

For a full list of parameters and more API features, go to the [Twexit API Developers Docs](https://developers.telnyx.com/docs/v2/messaging/messages/tutorials/twexit/twexit/).

<hr>

25, September 2019

<h2 id="sept-25-2019">URL Shortener Released</h2>

### Custom Shortlinks With Telnyx
Today, many customers utilize public URLs in their SMS and MMS messages. And these Common URL shorteners are increasingly being blocked or flagged as SPAM. By using a Telnyx custom URL, you can more quickly update your public URL, helping ensure that your messages get through the first time, every time.

![shortened-url-options](//images.ctfassets.net/taysl255dolk/3aC6BODXtqL6hVWwAHsSsI/98cd9d49e87f41de1c7ac3758bff4b05/shortened-url-options.png)
You’ll be able to define custom URLs to communicate your use case and add your own brand name to the domain, making your links instantly recognizable to customers. And when a recipient trusts your link, they’re far more likely to click.

Custom URL Shortening is enabled per Messaging Profile. If you send SMS via phone numbers under this profile, and they contain any URLs that are part of the list of supported URLs, then they will be replaced with links that the URL Shortener service generates.

Please reach out to customer support so that they can work internally to create your customer URL shortener. Please provide the following information so customer support can process your request:
1. Your customer ID
2. Your custom domains (or let us know if you need us to provide the domains for you)
3. The profile IDs that you need the link shortner assigned to
Please note that any domains that you provide need to be set up with AAA records.

SMS Release Notes Image

Wondering what the latest messaging updates at Telnyx are? Here you will find all of our release notes for SMS and MMS.

What's new in Messaging at Telnyx?

If you're looking for all our SMS and MMS updates and release notes you can find them all contained here.

Messaging (SMS/MMS) [RELEASE NOTES]

# Number Availability Notes & Updates

At Telnyx we own our number inventory (unlike the competition), we make changes regularly based on feedback we receive from users like you. 

Recent Updates to Numbers include:

<ul>
  <li>06/08/2020 - <a href="https://telnyx.com/release-notes/numbers#june-8-2020">Tier-1 Numbering in Europe</a></li>
  <li> Check back regularly for our next update
</ul>

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8, June 2020

<h2 id="#june-8-2020">New Tier-1 Numbering In Europe</h2>

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We’re proud to launch new Tier-1 numbering availability in __Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia__. Telnyx customers can now search, purchase and activate national numbers in these countries through the Mission Control Portal and the Telnyx API.

Tier-1 numbering allows for more direct control of number provisioning, more direct troubleshooting, and a wider range of number capabilities, so you can find the numbers you need, when you need them.

### Searching For And Purchasing Tier-1 Numbers
To search for Tier-1 national numbers, users can search by region, or by searching the following prefixes:

- __+43-72__ in Austria
- __+386-818__ in Slovenia
- __+385-72__ in Croatia

These new Tier-1 national numbers complement our toll-free numbers already available in these countries. Local Tier-1 numbers are also available in Slovenia and Croatia - simply search by city to find your perfect number.

Check out our developer center for more details on how to search for numbers via the [Mission Control Portal](https://developers.telnyx.com/docs/v2/development/get-started/) or the [Telnyx API](https://developers.telnyx.com/docs/v2/numbers/phone_numbers/tutorials/number_search/number_search/).

Check out our [Resource Center](https://telnyx.com/resources/europe-tier-1-numbering) to learn more about how Tier-1 numbering can bolster your global voice connectivity.

If you'd like to know more about our international number offering, [contact our experts](https://telnyx.com/contact-us).


Telnyx Numbers Release Notes

Here you will find all of our latest updates and release notes for SIP and VoIP number inventory at Telnyx.

What's New in Numbers at Telnyx?

You can find all the latest updates and release notes together here.

Numbers (SIP and VoIP) [RELEASE NOTES]

We are thrilled to announce that __Telnyx UK number ranges__ are live and available in the Mission Control Portal. At Telnyx we are committed to growing our international offering and this launch marks a significant step forward in our aim to offer a fully featured, cost-effective alternative to businesses needing real-time communications all over the world. Telnyx already offers numbers in over 60 countries including the US, Canada, Brazil, Poland, China, Mexico and Australia.

Telnyx now owns hundreds of thousands of numbers spread across 50 major cities and towns throughout __England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland__. Customers can purchase geographic numbers, toll-free numbers and national numbers from our extensive inventory. 

Our expanding UK number inventory adds our existing UK offering with enterprises already using Telnyx two-way voice and messaging on UK mobile numbers to scale their businesses with ease. 

To explore and buy some of our new numbers, head over to the [Mission Control Portal](https://telnyx.com/sign-up "Mission Control Portal") and follow these simple steps: 

1. Navigate to the ‘Numbers’ tab on the menu and click ‘Search and Buy Numbers’.

2. Perform a Number Search based on region and features.

3. Enter the United Kingdom as your chosen region and click the ‘Search Numbers’ button. A list of all available UK numbers with your chosen features will appear. 

4. Click the ‘Add to Cart’ button to purchase a number and navigate to the ‘Cart’ at the top right hand corner of the screen to check out. 

It’s as simple as that! You’re ready to start calling and texting on your new Telnyx number. 

For more information about our UK Numbers, chat to [one of our experts](https://telnyx.com/contact-us "Contact Us"). 

Introducing Telnyx UK Number Ranges

Telnyx announces new UK number ranges, spread across 50 cities and towns in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 

New Telnyx number ranges launched in the UK. 

Telnyx is adding to our existing UK offering with our new UK number ranges so we can continue to help businesses scale, all over the world. 

Telnyx launches new UK number ranges

Telnyx are delighted to announce updates to the __Number Search__ Feature in the Mission Control Portal. Number Search is now more intuitive than ever and fits with our modern Portal design, without compromising on functionality. 

We’ve changed the design of our Numbers page to make it easier for both new and existing users to navigate. Customers now have the ability to use search templates to understand how Telnyx advanced search functionality works, prior to requesting specific numbers from our inventory team. 

The improved UI will make the initial number searching and ordering easier for our users, and reduce the time spent looking for numbers in the Portal, enhancing the user experience on the Telnyx platform.  

This update will not affect prior number search functionality, and the section is mobile optimized.


Number Search Update for Telnyx Portal Users.

New and Improved Number Search 

Telnyx has updated the number search feature for Portal users. This feature is now more intuitive than ever and fits with our modern Portal design.

Number Search Update for Telnyx Portal Users

We’ve changed the design of our Numbers page to make it easier for both new and existing users to navigate number search and ordering. 

We’re Updating Number Search in the Mission Control Portal

We’re super excited to announce the official launch of our latest product—Wireless, the global IoT connectivity solution that gives developers more control than any alternative.

You can now build and scale revolutionary IoT applications using a simple API and self-service platform. Telnyx Wireless also offers:

- Out-of-the-box global connectivity across over 500 networks. 
- Unmatched network redundancy and control.
- Premium network security with [private LTE](https://telnyx.com/resources/private-lte-architecture) networks.
- Affordable, easy to understand pricing.

<br>

## How do I get started using Telnyx Wireless?

To get started, simply [place an order](https://portal.telnyx.com/#/app/wireless/sim-groups) for your Telnyx Wireless SIM Cards. Once you’ve received your SIMs, follow the six easy steps in this [quickstart guide](https://developers.telnyx.com/docs/v2/wireless/wireless/quickstart/quickstart/) to start using your data.

You’ll find tutorials and product information in our [Developer Center](https://developers.telnyx.com/docs/v2/wireless/overview/), plus complete [API reference documentation](https://developers.telnyx.com/docs/v2/wireless/wireless/intro/).

---

If you have any questions along the way, get in touch with our technical experts via our dedicated [developer slack channel](https://joinslack.telnyx.com/).

Provision, manage and monitor your IoT SIMS through an easy-to-use portal and API.

Telnyx Wireless is now Officially Available

Telnyx's IoT connectivity SIM offers global coverage on over 500 networks, plus an easy-to-use platform and API. Start building today with $10 free credit!

Build IoT apps with Telnyx Wireless: Now Officially Available

We’re excited to announce the official launch of our latest product—Wireless, the global cellular IoT connectivity solution that gives developers more control than any alternative.

Telnyx Wireless has Officially Launched

We've made changes to our Outbound Voice Profile creation experience in the Mission Control Portal so it's easier for you to create and edit profiles. As a result of these changes, Legacy Conversational Outbound Voice Profiles will be migrated to the new Profile type soon. 

## Why are we making these changes? 

We've simplified the options to choose from for Traffic Types, and combined our US and International service plans into one global offering, with one rate deck. As a result of these changes, we are beginning to migrate __Legacy Conversational Profiles__ to the new experience.

## Which profiles are affected?

Outbound Voice Profiles with the __Conversational__ traffic type who are currently on any of:
- __US__
- __International__
- __EEA__

service plans will be affected regardless of their existing payment method. In addition, legacy Conversational Outbound Voice Profiles currently using the __flat or tariff__ rate decks will also be affected. 

## How will the migration affect these profiles? 

Each Legacy Conversational Outbound Voice Profile will be migrated to a profile with the following parameters: 

- Traffic Type: __Conversational__
- Service Plan: __Global__
- Payment Method: __Rate Deck__

Conversational Outbound Voice Profiles with a US48/CAN Service Plan will be migrated to __Conversational Global__ with Allowed Destinations defaulting to the US lower 48 states and Canada.

Conversational with International Service Plan will be migrated to __Conversational Global__ and will inherit all the Allowed Destinations.

The price for US and international outbound calls is now available in one rate deck and each profile will default to this new __Global Conversational__ deck.  This deck can be found in the __Pricing__ section of the Mission Control Portal under "Global Conversational".

## How are these profiles not affected?

All __Connections__ assigned to the Outbound Voice Profile will remain unchanged, as will all other __settings__ of the Outbound Voice Profile not featured in the release notes.

We encourage you to migrate these Outbound Voice Profiles by yourself at a time that is convenient and suitable for your needs. However, Legacy Conversational Outbound Voice Profiles left un-migrated will be automatically migrated on September 22, 2020, at 13:00 CST.

<hr>

For more information on Outbound Voice Profiles, talk to our [experts](http://telnyx.com/contact-us "Contact Us").


We're Making Changes to Legacy Outbound Voice Profiles

We’re migrating Legacy Conversational Outbound Voice Profiles to our new experience in the Mission Control Portal.


We’re Migrating Legacy Conversational Outbound Voice Profiles

# New Features: Receive Inbound Fax via API

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Our engineers have been hard at work adding new features and functionality to our Programmable Fax API. Today we’re excited to share some big news __- Inbound Programmable Fax is here!__

With this launch, Telnyx Programmable Fax can fully replace a traditional fax machine, allowing you to:

- Send faxes from your Telnyx numbers to fax machines, and
- Receive faxes from fax machines to your Telnyx numbers.

This fully-featured fax capability is available through a simple REST API and can interface with other API-enabled fax solutions as well as traditional physical fax machines.

Along with the arrival of inbound Programmable Fax, It’s now easier than ever to set up Programmable Fax applications and associate them with your Telnyx phone numbers in our intuitive Mission Control Portal.

Check out our Release Notes for a detailed description of these new fax features.

## How can I start building Programmable Fax applications?

We’ve put together a super-simple quickstart guide, available in the Developer Center, showing you how to get up and running sending and receiving faxes via API in minutes.

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We’ve also launched easy-to-follow tutorials with step-by-step instructions and cut-and-paste API requests to [send](https://developers.telnyx.com/docs/v2/programmable_fax/tutorials/send_a_fax-api/) and [receive](https://developers.telnyx.com/docs/v2/programmable_fax/tutorials/recieve_a_fax-api/) a fax via API. As always, our support team is on-hand to help with your implementation 24/7 via chat, and our developer community on Slack is an invaluable source of ideas and inspiration.

Curious about how Programmable Fax can bring your business communications into the future? [Chat to our faxing experts](https://telnyx.com/contact-us) to learn more.

We are always looking to improve our offerings at Telnyx. Now you can receive inbound faxes via the programmable fax API.

New Features: Receive Inbound Fax via API

Our engineers have been hard at work adding new features and functionality to our Programmable Fax API. Today we’re excited to share some big news Inbound Programmable Fax is here!

As we have communicated, we’ve made changes to our Outbound Voice Profile creation experience in the Mission Control Portal, so it's easier to create and edit profiles. We've simplified the options to choose from for Traffic Types, and combined our US and International service plans into one global termination offering, with one rate deck. 

As support for the Legacy Outbound Voice Profiles is scaled back, a number of changes will be made to certain Legacy Outbound Voice Profiles.
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## What will change?

The new Conversational Outbound Voice Profile will only be assigned the **Conversational** traffic type. 

These same profiles will also have their Service Plan assigned as **Global** to align with our new, simplified global outbound experience.

The price for outbound calls made using these profiles will be subject to our new **Global Conversational** rate deck. This deck can be found in the **Pricing** section of the Mission Control Portal.

In addition, no new profiles will be able to be created using the Fax Certified or Conversational Direct Traffic Types. Our telephony engine now handles fax traffic and direct routing as standard, so there’s no longer any need to select the Fax or Conversational Direct traffic types to enjoy these benefits.

Finally, no new **Connections** can be added to legacy profiles.*

## What will remain unchanged?

**Existing functionalities** associated with High Volume Short Duration (HVSD) Outbound Voice Profiles will remain unchanged. 

All **Connections** assigned to the Outbound Voice Profile will remain unchanged, as will all other settings of the Outbound Voice Profile not featured in these release notes.

The cutover date for these changes is set for August 27th, 2020, at 13:00 CST.

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For more information on Outbound Voice Profiles, talk to our [experts](http://telnyx.com/contact-us "Contact Us").


** If you’re a managed account working with our customer success team and meeting a certain level of minimum committed spend on our platform, you may have received communication from your dedicated customer success manager detailing how you can keep your existing workflow and add additional connections and apps to your Legacy Outbound Voice Profile.*



We’ve made changes to our Outbound Voice Profiles and will be removing the ability to create legacy Outbound Voice Profiles and configurations. 


We’re Making Changes to Legacy Outbound Voice Profiles

We’re thrilled to unveil the newest building block in our secure voice offering. Starting today, Telnyx users can authenticate with JSON Web Tokens in place of SIP credentials. 

<br>

## What are JSON Web Tokens?

JSON Web Tokens are an open standard, set out in [RFC 7519](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7519 "RFC 7519 - JSON Web Token (JWT)"), for securely exchanging pieces of information about a subject, known as claims.

A JSON Web Token (JWT, pronounced “jot”) is simply a JSON payload containing a particular claim. The validity of a JWT can be confirmed simply by examining the contents of the token itself, a key security property that enables the widespread use of JWTs in authorization and information exchange applications.

<br>

## How can I use JSON Web Tokens with Telnyx?

Using the Telnyx API, JWTs can be used in place of SIP username and passwords to ensure safe and secure authentication, particularly for WebRTC browser applications. The signed JWT acts effectively as a temporary user credential that replaces the permanent credential login (SIP username and password combination).

Telnyx JWTs also support custom expiration timestamps allowing full flexibility on when tokens expire to accommodate any use-case.

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Check out our [quickstart guides](https://developers.telnyx.com/docs/v2/voice/webrtc/tutorials/quickstart/voice-sdk-quickstart/ "WebRTC Setup Guide | Telnyx Developer Center") to see how you can integrate JWT authentication in your application in just a few lines of code, or skip straight to our [API Reference](https://developers.telnyx.com/docs/v2/voice/webrtc/getting_started/ "WebRTC API Reference | Telnyx Developer Center") to see the complete specifications.

Telnyx launches JSON Web Tokens for easy, secure SIP authentication of WebRTC clients

[GUIDE] Using JSON Web Tokens with WebRTC Clients. Full walkthrough for secure SIP Authentication.

JSON Web Tokens for easy, secure SIP auth of WebRTC clients

We’re excited to announce the availability of JSON Web Tokens (JWTs), available via the Telnyx API.

## JSON Web Tokens - Easy, Secure SIP WebRTC Auth

![webrtc-jwt](//images.ctfassets.net/taysl255dolk/2iSpEsrYOLoGRaf9MAfakd/c3b27e9b17dcda36c78d73999f2aecee/webrtc-jwt.png)

We’re thrilled to unveil the newest building block in our secure voice offering. Starting today, Telnyx users can authenticate with JSON Web Tokens in place of SIP credentials.

<br>

### What Are JSON Web Tokens?

JSON Web Tokens are an open standard, set out in [RFC 7519](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7519), for securely exchanging pieces of information about a subject, known as claims.

A JSON Web Token (JWT, pronounced “jot”) is simply a JSON payload containing a particular claim. The validity of a JWT can be confirmed simply by examining the contents of the token itself, a key security property that enables the widespread use of JWTs in authorization and information exchange applications.

<br>

### How can I use JSON Web Tokens with Telnyx?
Using the Telnyx API, JWTs can be used in place of SIP username and passwords to ensure safe and secure authentication, particularly for WebRTC browser applications. The signed JWT acts effectively as a temporary user credential that replaces the permanent credential login (SIP username and password combination).

Telnyx JWTs also support custom expiration timestamps allowing full flexibility on when tokens expire to accommodate any use-case.

Check out our [quickstart guides](https://developers.telnyx.com/docs/v2/voice/webrtc/tutorials/quickstart/voice-sdk-quickstart/) to see how you can integrate JWT authentication in your application in just a few lines of code, or skip straight to our [API Reference](https://developers.telnyx.com/docs/v2/voice/webrtc/getting_started/) to see the complete specifications.


You can now authenticate WebRTC using JSON Web Tokens, a secure and easy alternative to SIP credentials.

JSON Web Tokens - Easy, Secure SIP WebRTC Auth

We’re thrilled to unveil the newest building block in our secure voice offering. Starting today, Telnyx users can authenticate with JSON Web Tokens in place of SIP credentials.

The Telnyx Java SDK makes it simpler to integrate messaging into your Java applications using the Telnyx Messaging API.

Using the SDK you’ll be able to send and receive SMS and MMS messages to support a variety of use-cases, including [SMS notifications](https://telnyx.com/resources/what-are-sms-notifications) and alerts, text appointment reminders, marketing campaigns and two-factor authentication.

You can access the Telnyx Java library [here](https://github.com/team-telnyx/telnyx-java) or get started sending an SMS or MMS using the Telnyx API and Java SDK with this easy-to-follow [guide](https://developers.telnyx.com/docs/v2/messaging/messages/tutorials/send_message/send_message/#java).


The Java SDK makes it easier to integrate messaging capabilities into your Java application, using the Telnyx SMS API.

Java SDK now available with the Telnyx SMS API

Release Note for July 6, 2020 - SMS API updates (Java SDK now available for use on Mission Control).

It just got simpler to integrate messaging into your Java application.

Release notes