We’re committed to keeping you informed about critical changes in the telecommunications sector that could impact your business. An important development has emerged: BT has announced its plan to discontinue the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) services by 2025, transitioning to more advanced digital communication solutions.

This significant move away from traditional copper-based networks to digital platforms like Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) will require businesses relying on PSTN lines to adapt to these new technologies. Here’s what this change means for you and how you can prepare:

• Digital Transition: It’s vital to plan your shift from PSTN to digital services like VoIP, ensuring uninterrupted communication as these changes take effect.
• Equipment Compatibility: Assess and possibly update your current communication hardware to ensure compatibility with digital solutions, safeguarding against potential service interruptions.
• Impact on Emergency Systems: If your business uses alarm systems or elevators connected via PSTN, you’ll need to evaluate and adjust these systems to function with the new digital infrastructure.
• Anticipating Service Changes: As the switch-off approaches, be prepared for any temporary disruptions during the upgrade process, implementing contingency plans to maintain your operations.
• Leveraging New Opportunities: This transition offers a chance to modernise your communication systems, potentially enhancing your business’s efficiency, scalability, and operational flexibility.

For more information take a look at our recent blog ‘Navigating the Shift: How the BT PSTN Phase-Out Will Transform Business Telecommunications’ It focuses on the above points in a little more detail.

We understand that these changes may seem daunting, but rest assured, we’re here to guide and support you through every step of this transition. Embracing these new digital solutions will not only align your business with the latest industry standards but also open up new possibilities for innovation and growth.

Hello Mr John Swayne, Clerk to Othery Parish Council,

We’re committed to keeping you informed about critical changes in the telecommunications sector that could impact your business. An important development has emerged: BT has announced its plan to discontinue the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) services by 2025, transitioning to more advanced digital communication solutions.

This significant move away from traditional copper-based networks to digital platforms like Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) will require businesses relying on PSTN lines to adapt to these new technologies. Here’s what this change means for you and how you can prepare:

Digital Transition: It’s vital to plan your shift from PSTN to digital services like VoIP, ensuring uninterrupted communication as these changes take effect.
Equipment Compatibility: Assess and possibly update your current communication hardware to ensure compatibility with digital solutions, safeguarding against potential service interruptions.
Impact on Emergency Systems: If your business uses alarm systems or elevators connected via PSTN, you’ll need to evaluate and adjust these systems to function with the new digital infrastructure.
Anticipating Service Changes: As the switch-off approaches, be prepared for any temporary disruptions during the upgrade process, implementing contingency plans to maintain your operations.
Leveraging New Opportunities: This transition offers a chance to modernise your communication systems, potentially enhancing your business’s efficiency, scalability, and operational flexibility.

For more information take a look at our recent blog ‘Navigating the Shift: How the BT PSTN Phase-Out Will Transform Business Telecommunications’ It focuses on the above points in a little more detail.

We understand that these changes may seem daunting, but rest assured, we’re here to guide and support you through every step of this transition. Embracing these new digital solutions will not only align your business with the latest industry standards but also open up new possibilities for innovation and growth.

Should you have any questions or require assistance in preparing for this transition, please do not hesitate to contact us. We’re here to ensure that your business remains connected and competitive in this evolving digital landscape.

Best Wishes,

Terry

Terry Crichan
Business Development Manager

soVision IT

t.crichan@sovisionit.com

0117 986 4026

www.sovisionit.com