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Openreach call to UK business – “Unchain your network: The digital world won’t wait.”

Total Telecom

Openreach is calling on businesses across the UK to accelerate their migration to digital networks as the January 2027 PSTN switch-off deadline approaches. With the transition now in its final phase, businesses and Communications Service Providers (CSPs) still relying on legacy systems risk being left behind.

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January 2027 PSTN Switch-Off: What Services Are Affected & Why You Might Need to Act Fast

TechAdvance

The PSTN switch-off isnt just about traditional landlines. If your business uses any of the following, you could be impacted: Business Phone Lines Any landline-based systems still running on PSTN or ISDN will need replacing with modern VoIP solutions. What Services Will Be Affected?

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California Assembly Committee Advances Broadband Affordability, Copper Retirement Bills

Broadband Breakfast

“This bill does not turn off anyone’s copper landline service,” Terri Nikole Baca , vice president of legislative affairs at AT&T, testified to lawmakers. A plan through which COLRs can begin migrating well-served legacy telephone customers from an antiquated network of the past to modern communications services.

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3CX Hosted Solutions: The Future of Cloud Communication for Aussie SMEs

Aatrox Communications

Real-World Success: A Brisbane Accounting Firm’s Turnaround A Brisbane-based accounting firm struggled with high phone bills and an outdated landline system that frustrated clients with long wait times. Remote staff couldn’t stay connected, and coordination between offices was a headache.

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How To Choose the Best PBX Business Phone System

VoIP MS

Migrating from traditional landlines and Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to an efficient, cost-effective communication solution is a critical decision for businesses. With choices ranging from On-Premise to Hosted PBX and Hybrid PBX, each option provides distinct advantages for each business requirements.

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What is an Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA)? 

VoIP MS

Who still uses landlines in 2025? If you don’t believe us, read this: The landline phone market is projected to reach 247.1 units per person expected in 2025), landlines remain vital in rural communities and professional settings where reliability can’t be compromised. Impressive, right?

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BT pushes for accelerated withdrawal from “outdated” copper landline network as faults rise 

Total Telecom

BT warns that delays in migrating to digital connectivity could disrupt critical systems such as fire alarms, lift phones, and even water monitoring sensors. With the ageing copper landline network becoming increasingly fragile, its simply too risky to run the UKs essential public services on outdated networks.