Across the UK we are all waving good-bye to old-fashioned phone lines. Openreach has already started the PSTN and ISDN switch off with a deadline of 31st December 2025 for completion. PSTN (Public Switched Technology Network) is the copper wire based telephone network and ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) is from the 1980s and delivers voice, video and other data. Neither are able to perform the quality needed in this digital age. ISDN Switch Off
Using ISDN will soon be equivalent to using a rotary phone
ISDN is not as efficient as it's modern counterparts
It represented cutting-edge technology when it was launched
It isn't sustainable for your business
The disadvantages of ISDN:
Maintaining consistency of service across multiple offices is often difficult
Struggles to keep up with customer demand
Can't integrate with modern technology
Scaling up is slow and often expensive
Disaster recovery takes a long time
The signs you have an outdated phone system
Is it getting expensive to maintain?
Are system faults lasting hours or days?
Is it struggling during peak business hours?
Do you have to use multiple applications to communicate?
Why VoiP is more cost effective than ISDN
VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol and its the delivery of your communications over the internet.
Internet connectivity is a lot cheaper than ISDN
Increased flexibility to meet the changing needs of your workforce
Improved resilience with built-in disaster recovery provisions
More scalability to easily support business growth
More and more companies are switching from ISDN to VoIP for the cost saving abilities alone!
Join thousands of organisations across the UK who are already using SIP!
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On-premise phone systems
If you have sophisticated telephony requirements and a need for greater control, an on premise Telephony Solution could be perfect for your business.
Installing an onsite phone system means you can create the features appropriate to your business and ensure you have the performance inline with your business objectives.
If an upfront investment is preferable over a monthly licensing commitment, an on premise phone system is what you need.
Cloud phone system
Flexibility, scalability and adaptability, you can expect all of this and more from a Hosted telephone system.
A hosted or cloud telephone system means there’s no hardware, everything is stored securely off site in the cloud. Therefore, there aren’t any maintenance costs.
Its adaptable, so remote working, multi-site deployment and changes in service can be set up quickly and easily.
If it’s future-proofing you’re looking for, a hosted system’s scalability means your prepared for growth from the start.