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Analogue to Digital: The Unstoppable Rise of VoIP

In the ever-evolving communication landscape, a pivotal juncture marked the transformation from analogue to digital, from landlines to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). As we approach 2025, the year of BT's monumental switch-off, it's worth retracing the steps that led to VoIP's triumphant dominance.

Do This Before BTs Big Switch Off

70% of businesses are still using landlines despite BTs switch off of ISDN and PSTN lines getting closer. In 2025, BT will be turning off its PSTN network, also known as the "big Switch Off". This means that any businesses still using PSTN lines will lose their landline phone service it's important for these businesses to start looking at alternatives.

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6 Signs You Need A New Phone System

Knowing when it is time to upgrade your current phone system can be a difficult task. There are so many options and the speed of advancements can be hard to keep up with. Technology is evolving quicker than people are able to adopt and because of this, businesses can be behind the mark when it comes to ensuring their phones are up to the job.

6 advantages of moving to a VoIP telephone system

New versions of mobile phones are continually being released and we always long for the newest version as soon as it comes out. When the Apple iPhone XS came out, thousands of apple fans were seen worldwide queuing over night for the device, despite it being the most expensive model yet! For the most part, people love their smartphones, and cannot wait to upgrade them every two years to take advantage of the latest features. However, in contrast, office phones are rarely upgraded. Granted, office phones aren't as glamorous as smartphones are - yet, we use them every day and businesses rely on having excellent communication. Could it be that you are missing out on some killer features from your telephony?

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Are your apps a security risk?

Do you own a work phone? Do you install apps onto it? If you answered yes to both of those questions, you’re not alone. Apps are such a vital part of our lives on our smartphones now that if you didn’t use apps on your work phone then chances are you can’t actually do your work. But could those apps pose a security risk?