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Which is the Best Video Call App for Meetings?

July 24, 2023

View our helpful guide on the best video call apps for meetings. You’ll find helpful summaries of a range of apps, insights into features that could be perfect for your business, and more. You’ll also find answers to frequently asked questions that’ll help you in your search for the ideal video conferencing solution for your […]

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Can we do a full day’s work from our smartphones?

July 17, 2023

In today’s world, mobile phones are extremely accessible and allow us to do almost anything. From translating languages to monitoring our health, the possibilities with our smartphones are endless.  After the pandemic caused a huge rise in working from home, many continued with this workstyle and in 2022, 37% of British adults worked remotely. Due […]

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All You Need to Know About the PSTN Switch Off

April 27, 2023

As the PSTN switch off draws nearer, it’s essential that homes and businesses are prepared to upgrade. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explain what PSTN is, why it’s being switched off, who’s affected, and more, giving you all you need to know to stay ahead. What is PSTN? The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) refers […]

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Are businesses closer to being ready for the Big Switch Off 2025?

In 2021, we surveyed UK business owners to find out how prepared they were for the Big Switch Off coming in 2025 – the survey revealed the majority of businesses were not prepared, with almost 70% of businesses still using a landline and three in five respondents having no idea what the Big Switch Off […]

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The ISDN Switch Off: Key Dates and Who is Affected

April 21, 2023

BT stopped the purchase of ISDN lines in 2020 and will switch off all lines in 2025. Modern technology means that legacy landlines are becoming outdated, while the costs involved with maintaining PSTN/ISDN are inefficient in the digital age, particularly considering the convenience of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) systems. As we draw nearer to […]

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Broadband Price Increases: How They Will Affect Businesses

March 16, 2023

In 2023 so far we have seen a huge increase in mobile and broadband prices, giving the UK yet another expense to deal with during this cost of living crisis.  How much are bills rising?  Many major broadband suppliers are increasing their bills mid-contract. While this isn’t unusual, with providers usually hiking their prices up once […]

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The Big Switch Off: Is Your Business Ready?

November 22, 2021

In 2015, BT announced they will be turning off Public Switched Telephone Networks and Integrated Services Digital Networks by 2025, meaning landlines will no longer be active. While this may not affect the average person due to mobile phones being the dominant form of communication, many businesses still use landlines, particularly in certain industries such […]

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Types of phone line: Which is right for your business?

November 3, 2021

As anybody who has been involved in starting a business will know, there are dozens of different things to consider. Whether you’re upgrading to larger premises, starting out online or going freelance, you’ll be faced with a number of tricky decisions.  One aspect of starting a business that can often be overlooked is setting up […]

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Hosted and SIP solutions: Are they right for your business?

October 25, 2021

If you’re a small or medium-sized business owner, you may have already heard of hosted phone systems or SIP trunks — as well as the benefits they could bring to your business. If you’re currently using a traditional phone system, and are considering making the switch to a hosted one, we’ve compiled this handy guide […]

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Fibre broadband: Everything you need to know

In the digital age, where conferencing via video and doing the weekly shop online have become the norm, there’s one thing that everybody wants: a fast and reliable internet connection.  One of the best connections currently available on the market is fibre broadband. However, a lot of people are unsure what it is, or how […]

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