Fibre To The Premises (FTTP) Broadband: What It Means for Your Business
In today’s digital-first world, a fast and reliable internet connection is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. Whether you’re running cloud-based applications, hosting virtual meetings, or relying on real-time communication tools, the speed and stability of your broadband connection can have a direct impact on productivity and customer experience. That’s where FTTP broadband […]
The Connected Advantage: How IoT is Driving Efficiency and New Revenue Streams
The Internet of Things (IoT) – the network of physical objects embedded with sensors, software and other technologies to connect and exchange data with other devices and systems over the internet – might sound futuristic, but it is already transforming businesses across every sector. For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), IoT isn’t just a trend; […]
Beyond the Firewall: Why Proactive P4B Cyber Shield is Essential for Your Business
Cyber threats are no longer just an IT problem, they are a core business risk. In today’s highly connected world, relying solely on basic antivirus software and a firewall simply isn’t enough. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly targeted because they are perceived as having weaker defences than large enterprises. Moving from a reactive […]
iPECS Cloud vs PBX – Which Is Right for Your Business?
Choosing the right phone system for your business can feel like a big decision. With so many options available, it’s important to weigh up what suits your current needs and future plans. Two of the most common choices are iPECS Cloud and traditional PBX systems. Each has its strengths, but depending on your business size, […]
Openreach price increases – May 2021
Due to price increases from Openreach, the costs of some copper services are to increase on 1 May 2021 with others to increase on 1 July 2021. We receive a number of changes from suppliers and, although we always try to absorb these, unfortunately on this occasion we will have to pass them on. If […]
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Calls to the 101 police non-emergency number are FREE from April 1st 2020
The Home Office has requested that all calls to the non-emergency service, 101, are free of charge from 1st April 2020. The phone service, which receives around 30 million calls annually, connects the public to their local police force or one of their choice. This change aims to alleviate pressure on 999 services while also providing […]
What the end of ISDN means for your business telecoms
In 2015, BT announced its decision to switch off ISDN networks by 2025, nor will new ISDN circuits be available to purchase after 2020. This means that any organisation that uses ISDN for its voice traffic (i.e. making and receiving telephone calls) will find itself voice-less after 2025. This may sound drastic, until you consider […]
5 Signs you Need to Upgrade Your Phone System
In recent years, the advancement of technology has seen business phone systems evolve into much more than just a communication device. Due to the speed of these advancements, businesses are often behind the curve when it comes to ensuring their phone systems are fit for the job and most importantly their business. At Phones 4 […]
