The Switch-Off

Do you know what type of broadband connection you’re on? Well, if you’re not sure, you need to check. If you’re on an ADSL or FTTC (fibre to the cabinet) connection, you’re going to have to upgrade to full-fibre broadband.

Are your calls routed online? If not, then you’ll need to ensure it is. A cloud phone system is a great way to do this. You can find out more about these here.

And it doesn’t stop there. The PSTN switch off will impact alarm systems, fax machines, printers and even some card machines (vital to service industries who rely on this technology for generating income!)

Take a deep breath, it’s all going to be ok. We’ve got your back! Your first step:

Assess your technology to get a scope of what products will be impacted by the ISDN/PSTN switch-off. If you aren’t sure, don’t panic! Our expert team can talk you through your inventory and get down to the nitty gritty.

Next: Map out the needs of your team. Do you have remote workers? Do you want unified

communications? Do you need handsets? How much value would call analytics be for your cloud phone system? Discover the benefits of a cloud phone system.

January 2027 feels a long way away, but you need to act now. Burying your head in the sand could result in bigger costs and complications down the line. Last-minute surges of organisations trying switch to future-proof connectivity and technology could mean that market prices spike, putting you at risk of rushing into the wrong provider and paying more than you should.

Alongside this, leaving things too late could cause disruption to your business. Plus, you might be in a full fibre area, so why wait to experience the benefits? Contact us to see what’s available in your region and to get a tailored cloud phone system set up for your team.

There’s no one-size-fits-all cloud phone system. You’ll need to think about your industry, the size of your company, whether your team work remotely, whether you handle lots of customer calls… the list goes on.

Cloud phone systems are reliable, with a monthly payment model, which allows you to have spread out, predictable costs over time.

And with the bolt-ons and additional features (not available on on-premise technology), your business can experience increased productivity and efficiency.

Here at One Connectivity, we recommend iPECS Cloud from reputable, industry-leading technology manufacturer, Ericsson-LG. Find out more here.

Whilst the idea of making the move to cloud technology and full fibre connectivity is a daunting one, there’s a lot to be excited about in the next era of communication.

Cloud technology can improve your customer service output, speed up productivity, and allow your remote workers the flexibility to dial in on any device, from anywhere.

Plans to expand your team? As your business grows, your iPECS Cloud system will scale with you. We recently wrote an article about connectivity for demanding teams, read it here.

Here at One Connectivity, we provide future-proof solutions to businesses within the East Midlands and across the UK, offering benefits beyond just helping you get switched to cloud telephony. From increased productivity to advanced call features, you can experience all your communication in one place.

For the time being, businesses can continue using their PSTN and LSDN products, but these will be cancelled in January 2027 whether you’re ready or not.

As your business creeps ever closer to the BT ISDN switch off, we want you to know – we’re in your corner, and we’re here to guide you through the process. Our expert team will thoroughly audit your technology, providing a roadmap to a tailored, future-proof connectivity and communication solution. Get peace of mind with One Connectivity.