In 2024 BT announce they would be delaying the Switch Off until 2027. However, don’t let this hold you back from migrating to a VoIP solution. The extension is only 13 months from the original switch off date so if you are not already on a VoIP solution, now is still the time to upgrade.
With BT’s upcoming withdrawal of traditional ISDN and PSTN (analogue) phone lines, ensuring your businesses communications are futureproofed should be a priority.
In 2027, the ISDN/PSTN switch-off marks the end of an era for traditional telephony. With the transition to modern communication systems, Barton Telecom emerges as your reliable partner to smoothly navigate this change. Offering expert guidance and advanced solutions, we ensure a seamless switch to cutting-edge technologies, empowering your business for the future.
Why is ISDN/PSTN being switched off?
With the huge growth and improvements of digital communication, the ISDN & PSTN network is unable to cope with the demands of the nations communication needs. ISDN & PSTN networks are both delivered using copper cables which are expensive to maintain and are in a constant state of degradation due to their age. The introduction and advancements in VoIP solutions has also meant the requirement for ISDN/PSTN services has dramatically reduced.
Why Should My Business Switch From ISDN?
From 31st January 2027, traditional ISDN & PSTN phone lines will be switched off.
Cloud-hosted telephony alternatives offer much more resilience than traditional phone lines.
Increased flexibility, allowing businesses not to be tied by physical locations.
What Are the Alternatives to ISDN & PTSN?
What will replace the traditional lines?
The two replacement products are SIP trunks or a cloud-based phone system. SIP trunks (Session Initiation Protocol) are phone lines that work down the internet and connect to your PBX (Private Branch Exchange). Cloud based phone systems are the way that most companies are now directing their telephony. The arrival of flexible working was a major reason that this turned into the preferred method. Cloud systems come with plenty of features included and don’t often require a large upfront cost.
Both methods require a fast, reliable internet connection.
How Do I Switch from ISDN?
You leave this to our team of professional, experienced VoIP engineers. Barton Telecom Services will deal with it all. A number port is required, which is the process of moving your existing phone numbers to an internet-based product. Our team of experts at Barton Telecom Services have over 25 years experience and are happy to arrange all of this for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The switch off is the removal of the integrated service digital network (ISDN) and public switch telephone network (PSTN). All voice traffic will need to work through the internet (VoIP) by January 2027.
BT have announced that the switch off is due to take place at the end January 2027. The deadline is fast approaching so it’s worth starting to look at upgrading your traditional phone services sooner rather than later. The longer you leave it, the more risk you have of losing your phone service.
The answer is quite simple, everyone who is still running their telephony over the BT copper network is at risk of losing their services if they have not upgraded by the end of January 2027. This includes all ISDN telephone lines and analogue lines. Don’t forget lines being used for fax, franking or PDQ card machines.
The ISDN / PSTN network is now outdated and it is becoming more expensive to maintain. VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology is far superior and more suited to current working requirements. The priority for Openreach moving forward, is to maintain a high availability full fibre broadband network.
All the services that you’re paying for should be listed on a bill from your supplier. Alternatively, get in touch with us and we can find out by looking on our portal.
About Barton Telecom Services
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Telephone Systems for Businesses
Having provided businesses of all sizes with telephone systems for over 27 years, we’re experts in business telephone solutions. Our telecom engineers are fully trained to deal with any size of project, so if you require a single phone or 250 phones across numerous sites, our same high standards are applied across each and every project.
VoIP Specialists
We specialise in all things VoIP (voice over internet protocol). Our cloud-based telephone solutions are the perfect for modern day businesses due to their flexibility, scalability, voice quality and advanced features. Plus, VoIP is a great alternative to traditional ISDN lines given that all ISDN/PSTN services will be fully switched off in 2025 (learn more around the ISDN switch off here).
We offer a range of VoIP products from trusted, industry leading suppliers including Yealink and Wildix. Given these services are entirely cloud hosted, it means that users only need an internet connection and a VoIP telephone to get started. PC Softphones and Mobile apps are included as standard within our packages, which makes remote and hybrid working arrangements seamless and easily manageable.