What is the PSTN switch-off?

The PSTN (which stands for Public Switched Telephone Network) which has served the UK for so long no longer supports the demands of today’s level of communication. As a result, it is being replaced and upgraded to a far more resilient network...fibre.

All traditional PSTN lines, such as analogue or digital phone lines, ISDN phone systems used by businesses and older internet connections such as ADSL and FTTC broadband, will all become fully obsolete once the PSTN has been fully switched off.

Openreach are updating local telephone exchange across the UK, moving across to a full-fibre network to enable fast, reliable and cost-effective connectivity. That means it’s time to upgrade your telecoms and connectivity to ensure your business stays in touch and ready for an all-digital future!

VOIP Systems

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) allows for voice calls to be transmitted over IP networks using an internet connection, rather than over the traditional telephone network. VoIP phone systems take analogue voice signals and digitise the sound by compressing it to make voice packets smaller, it then breaks it up and sends data over an IP network to voice-enabled devices such as mobile phones, computers and tablets.

VoIP for business enables call routing to take place via a secure internet-connected data centre, rather than through hardware installed on your business premises. The fact that everything is internet-based means the technology is easy to install, there are no upfront connection costs, it’s easy to maintain and upgrade, plus it’s brilliantly agile, meaning the system grows with your business together with delivering an impressive repertoire of powerful call management features.

What is a business phone system?

A business phone system provides companies of every type, shape and size with an efficient way to manage inbound and outbound calls. Effective communication is key, and the right telecoms system will not only connect you with your customers quickly and easily, whilst enabling your team to deliver seamless service, but will also stick to your budget and be jam-packed with the features and functions your business needs.

We offer a comprehensive range of business telephone systems and our experienced team will take the time to get to know your business and install a revolutionary solution which flexes and grows with your evolving business and transforms the way you communicate. If it’s an office phone system you’re looking for, step this way and we’ll talk you through all the options available and provide the fast facts you need to make the right choice for your business.