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BT Group has announced a delay in the PSTN switch-off, pushing the deadline from December 2025 to January 2027. This extension gives businesses a valuable 13-month window to transition smoothly to IP-based alternatives. 🎧

Key Points:

👩‍💻Customer Protection: The delay aims to enhance the switch-off program to protect vulnerable customers, including telecare users.
📈Insights from Trials: Trials in Salisbury and Mildenhall revealed challenges in migrating non-engaged customers and the importance of communication provider commitment.
🚨Urgency Remains: Despite the extension, the ageing PSTN infrastructure is becoming increasingly unreliable, with a 20% increase in incidents and a 60% increase in service hours lost in 2023.

Benefits of the Delay:

• Enhanced coverage and reliability
• Reduced risk of service interruptions
• Improved connectivity, especially in rural areas

Businesses should use this time to assess current infrastructure, engage with providers, plan for continuity, and educate their teams.

Let's ensure a smooth and efficient transition to a more reliable and future-proof communication infrastructure! 🌐 📞

📖 Read the full blog post for more details: https://lnkd.in/edfQeGMf

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Goodbye ISDN! 📞 👋

As technology evolves unprecedentedly, we must adapt to the changing landscape. In line with this, the UK is bidding farewell to the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) by 2025. 📆

ISDN has been the backbone of business communications for decades, offering reliable voice and data services. However, the future is about high-speed, flexible, and more efficient solutions. With the impending switch-off, it's time for organisations to prepare for the next phase of connectivity.

What does this mean for businesses?

🌐 Transition to VoIP: Embrace Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems for clearer calls, advanced features, and cost-efficiency.

📡 Supercharge Internet Connections: Upgrade to high-speed broadband or fibre-optic connections for faster data transfer.

🌟 Collaboration Tools: Explore various collaboration tools and unified communications to enhance productivity.

💡 Future-Proofing: Invest in technologies that prepare your business for tomorrow's communication demands.

At Telecom2, we are committed to helping your business smoothly navigate this transition, ensuring uninterrupted communication and enhanced capabilities. 🚀