The big BT switch off.

Many people are still unaware that in 2025 the UK’s traditional landline system is being switched off. BT and Openreach have made the decision to switch their focus from the traditional analogue system over to a digital system. But what you may be wondering is what does this big switch off entail and hope will you be effected.

Ever since the invention of the telephone in 1876, the world has relied on the ISDN system to transport our landline calls across thousands of miles. This invention changed the world, and the design of the telephone and the telephone network have kept evolving ever since. Rather than having phone-line cables stretching across the entire country, modern-day landline’s are supported by an internet connection. This type of phone system is called VoIP, meaning Voice Over Internet Protocol. Using a internet connection to digitally transport voice calls across the world. Much like using your mobile phone to make data calls on Whatsapp or Messenger, modern landline’s rely on a good internet connection.

How will this effect you? You will need to upgrade your home and business phone system before 2025 to ensure you don’t face any issues. You may need to upgrade your broadband system as your current broadband system may not be providing fast enough speeds to support a VoIP system. PBS Telecom are working with businesses across the UK the migrate their landline systems onto VoIP and upgrade their broadband to faster speeds with a more reliable connection. Working closely with BT and EE to provide bespoke landline packages built to fit your business and the fastest broadband available in your area. All this is backed up with a EE 4G assured dongle just in case your broadband goes down or speeds are low, you’ll be automatically transferred onto the dongle to minimize downtime.

If you’re looking to upgrade your landline and broadband system, get in touch today!

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