Tag: PSTN
Landline switch-off sparks concerns for elderly and vulnerable
‘Hanging up’ on old tech requires action to ensure millions of elderly and vulnerable people stay connected as the UK retires traditional landline technology. A third of Brits (34%) are unaware of the upcoming switch from the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to Digital Voice technology. Survey shows widespread concern for older relatives and friends,…
45% of UK businesses unprepared for ‘big landline switch off’ in 2025
A recent survey revealed that 62.1% of UK businesses are still using landlines within their company and 45% are unaware of BT’s looming Big Switch Off deadline. At the end of 2025, businesses will no longer be able to use landlines as Openreach by BT plans to move all UK phone lines from the traditional…
Is it time to switch to VOIP?
When it comes to office communications, one thing has remained central to running a successful business for the last 80 years or so, and that is the need for a telephone line. It is testament to the usefulness of the telephone that we still rely so heavily on it to this day. When starting a…