ISDN Switch-Off 2025. How does affect my business?

You’ve undoubtedly already heard of BT’s intention to shut down its Openreach service, which consists of the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and ISDN (Integrated Service Digital Network) networks, by 2025. What will this imply for your company, though? So, whether you run your business using technology (such as CCTV, EPOS machines, etc.) or the ISDN system, you might want to think about switching to the new VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) network.

WHY SHOULD YOU SWITCH?

Quality Reasons - Signals deteriorate with time; at distances larger than 100 metres, the present ISDN network loses over 90% of its signal power, compared to just about 3% for the new VoIP fibre-based network. As a result, there is a risk of falling behind, with UK’s communications infrastructure undergoing rapid evolution.

Maintenance Reasons - The physical ISDN network now in use requires a significant amount of maintenance and care, which is very expensive and time-consuming. This can cause downtime for your company and reduce production. The new VoIP system, however, is straightforward to set up as long as your house or office already has a network infrastructure. This mitigates the risk of communication issues and downtime.

WILL SWITCHING BENEFIT MY BUSINESS? If you knew that the transition would result in much lower call expenses and infrastructure costs, would you be more likely to make the transfer sooner? The new network is less expensive to operate, as well as more cost-effective in the long run. In fact, you will have access to call features for which you would previously have to pay a premium, increasing your business’ communications alternatives and productivity potential. Furthermore, because it won’t be dependent on a transoceanic network of cables, the new VoIP system is considerably simpler to monitor and manage. For example, you may choose to add or remove internal calling capabilities, such as the freedom to re-route or redirect calls. Moreover, upgrading or making modifications to your network is considerably simpler to install because no physical alteration is required. As a result, your company is more mobile, adaptable, and scalable, essential features for companies that want to stay profitable in the long term. Additionally, as the use of phones, laptops, and platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom increases, a powerful and dependable internet connection is required; the VoIP system provides all of this and more! This is especially helpful for companies with hybrid or global organisational structures, as the new VoIP systems provide additional options for integration and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) initiatives.

UHM, I AM INTERESTED. SO… WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS? It’s critical to start planning for relocation now because the 2025 deadline is drawing near. Fortunately, switching may be simpler than you think! At Approved Business Communications, we’re here to determine the ideal strategy for you and your company while taking care of your VOIP transfer. Contact our knowledgeable staff right now, and we’ll take care of the rest to prevent the coming 2025 switch-off from having an impact on your company.

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