Hands up who thinks they know everything there is to know about the PSTN Switch off…
No one?
Okay, that’s good! This short article is for those who are still unsure what it’s all about and how it affects UK businesses….so read on.
What is PSTN?
PSTN (short for Public Switched Telephone Network) is the UK’s underground and overground copper network, which has been used since the Victorian times to run telephone services across the UK as well as low-speed broadband services, since their introduction.
As you can probably imagine, we’ve all seen our fair share of messy comms rooms, and as technology has evolved but still been reliant on PSTN infrastructure, it’s gradually become an inefficient and expensive mess to keep operational.
That’s why Openreach is turning the network off for good, meaning businesses of all sizes will have to start routing their calls through internet connections, to stay in touch.
Did you know there are more than 2.5 million analogue lines still in use?
Some of them may within your operation!
Think it’s important? How do you deal with it?
This huge overhaul means many businesses are hanging their hat on next generation Mobile Data Services or M2M SIM cards.
These replace legacy PSTN or Analogue Line services with a quality Mobile Data/M2M service that future proofs operations, while offering a whole raft of new options that businesses never had access to, when they were using the analogue network.
Real time monitoring of usage
Resilience (in case of an outage)
Multi-network SIM cards
Real Time usage alerts and controls (Activate, Bar, Cease)
What’s the next step?
Whether you know you’re still using PSTN lines or not, we can make sure you’ve got a full audit of all your connectivity and communication services, so you know what you’ll need to update and when!
And with over 40 years of combined Telecoms experience within our leadership team, you can be sure we’ll recommend the most cost-effective solution for your needs, while making sure you’ve got all your team needs to be more productive and grow in the coming years!
All you need to do is call 0330 055 3570 or email info@everythingvoice.co.uk