What the ISDN switch off means for your business

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1 What the ISDN switch off means for your business Is your current phone setup ready for 2025? 7 Camberwell Way Moorside Park Sunderland SR3 3XN Contact us today for more information: hello@nte.works connect communicate collaborate

2 Say goodbye to traditional telephone networks What is the 2025 switch off? In 2025, BT will switch off its traditional ISDN network in favour of IP voice services. According to industry sources, the majority of businesses who have made the switch have seen savings, with one in four saying it has cut their telephony services bill in half. But, why are businesses calling time on ISDN? ISDN is old technology Introduced in the late 1980 s ISDN allowed both voice and data services to be delivered over digital lines. For a time, it offered the fastest internet access available (128kbps). Today it s primary use is voice connectivity to on-premise telephone systems and with the availability of faster internet access and IP technology, ISDN is no longer as relevant as it once was. Is it time to switch? Ofcom recently reported that the market had reached a crossover point, where more businesses are choosing to move to IP solutions rather than opting for traditional ISDN. This trend will only increase as we get closer to the 2025 ISDN cut-off date. Will your phone system support IP? Most new phone systems support IP technology. If your system does not you can invest in an IP enabled phone system with SIP Trunking or choose a cloud VoIP solution. Do I have the right infrastructure to support IP? Our experts will check your internet connection can support IP voice traffic. If you are moving offices, we can also estimate the internet speeds available at your new premises. Finally, you will need to ensure that you have CAT5e/6 cabling in place or budget for this to be upgraded.

3 SIP Trunking A low cost and flexible alternative to traditional ISDN and PSTN landlines for on-premise phone systems You can quickly connect SIP trunks and start making high quality, low cost voice calls across the internet. Compared to traditional ISDN lines SIP is less costly per channel and very quick to install. The use of SIP Trunking has grown rapidly because of its numerous inherent advantages. Reduce costs Save on call costs, rental charges, business continuity, calling and network features in comparison to a traditional fixed line service. Quick to deploy SIP Trunking can be set up in a matter of days. Businesses can scale up the solution whenever they need to. Flexible Your phone numbers become geographically independent, so you can take your numbers with you when you move premises. Business continuity SIP can provide automatic failover to another site, ideal when you have on-site problems like power-cuts or loss of service. It takes just a few minutes to re-route your calls to an alternative location.

4 Hosted Voice A software-based phone system in the cloud Phone calls, instant messaging, web conferencing and team collaboration in one unified communications platform. Just plug in your Hosted Voice phone and start making secure voice calls across the internet (VoIP). Hosted Voice enables your employees to keep in touch wherever they have access to the internet - in the office, on the road or working from home. And as they are easier to reach, customers receive better support and a more responsive service. Reduce costs Benefit from lower hardware, installation and call costs. Plus, as it s a software-based system, you won t need to budget for ongoing maintenance or upgrades because they ll happen automatically. Quick to deploy It couldn t be easier to get started - your calls are carried over the internet, so you will need an internet connection, software licenses and IP phones. Flexible working Hosted Voice enables your employees to keep in touch wherever they have access to the internet - in the office, on the road or working from home. And as they are easier to reach, customers receive better support and a more responsive service. Future-proofed As it s a cloud-based system, it is constantly upgraded and simply grows with you, providing the long-term flexibility to meet your changing needs.

5 We can get your business ready Save your business money Your next communication system will be IP based. The good news is that IP technology can deliver real cost savings for your business so it makes sense to have that discussion now. Talk to our experts today about which IP option is most suited to your business. We will illustrate how switching to IP can save you money and empower your staff with new and more flexible ways of working. Plan early More and more businesses will be making the switch to IP. Increasing demand for the new technology to be implemented before the switch off will put pressure on telecoms providers. Ensure that you plan in advance to make the process as pain free as possible. Choosing your provider A good VoIP supplier will be able to take of the porting process for you and should be able to manage the entire process of switching from ISDN to IP, so that you and your business don t experience any downtime during the changeover. NTE can provide the necessary technology and hardware to prepare your business for the upcoming transformation. Don t leave it until it s too late, get in contact with our experts today. 7 Camberwell Way Moorside Park Sunderland SR3 3XN Contact us today for more information: hello@nte.works connect communicate collaborate