Say goodbye to PSTN
Everyone, including homes and businesses that currently use PSTN-based services, will need to migrate to another service before 2025. While 2025 may seem a while away, from December 2023, you will be unable to purchase any new PSTN-based service. Some locations have already stopped selling, and many more will be affected sooner than this.
Creating a fully digital network
In 2017, BT Openreach announced that it would be switching off the old analogue public switched telephone network (PSTN) in 2025 and moving to a fully digital network. Every phone line in the UK will be digital, routing calls over IP (Internet Protocol) rather than the traditional PSTN. If you didn’t know, you’re not alone. In March 2021, a study by Taking Care that surveyed a representative sample of more than 2,000 UK adults, found that 91% were unaware that all phone lines would be digital by the end of 2025.
“It’s time to embrace the boundless possibilities of digital and move away from PSTN.”
But what exactly does this mean, and why is it happening?
The copper wire telephone network has served homes and businesses since 1876, but times are changing. The past few years have seen dramatic leaps in technology, from smartphones and apps to the cloud and IoT. However, the current infrastructure is increasingly unable to support the demands of modern communications. Those telephone cables strung above our heads, and copper cables buried beneath our feet? Some of this has been there since the 19th century! As people move to mobile and internet communications, traditional technologies cannot possibly keep up.
Cloud Phones will be replacing PSTN
The move to digital isn’t just because the old service is… well… old. It’s because digital is just so much better. VoIP allows for complete flexibility and scalability. Even in its most basic form, it will enable you to take calls on any device, wherever you are, using the same number.
Our feature-rich VoIP solution enables teams to connect and collaborate in the ways that work best for them, through voice, video, instant messaging, call recording, online meetings, screen sharing, and much more.
Built for modern working
With a host of ways to connect, through desktop clients, mobile apps, and traditional desk phones, our Business Plus package is designed for office, home, and hybrid working environments.
Competitive Licensing
You need only make one clear monthly payment that covers all your communication requirements. There are no large upfront payments, just a simple per user licencing cost and a monthly rental charge for connectivity. There are just three licence types to choose from.
Intelligent integration
Key to any Unified Communications solution is integration with other critical services. Our platform can integrate with all the leading CRM platforms as well as check your calendar to see if you're in a meeting to automatically change your availability status.
Switching is easy!
Moving over to VoIP is a seamless process that won’t leave you without your business phone for days. You can ensure a quick and easy deployment by acting now. You will be able to keep your existing number and even take on several others for a minimal cost. VoIP is straightforward and can be deployed on several devices, from a desktop phone to your mobile, laptop, or tablet. And with hundreds of thousands of other businesses relying solely on VoIP to deliver high-quality business calls, you can be assured that you’ll be pleased you made the switch.
