ISDN Switch Off

ISDN SWITCH OFF: WHAT WILL REPLACE IT?

Did you know the UK is set to switch off ISDN phone lines by 2025? ISDN and PSTN circuits will be switched off and customers will move over to VoIP telephone systems.

WHEN WILL ISDN BE SWITCHED OFF?

The current set date of the ISDN switch off is December 2025. We do not expect any delays to this date at this point but will update if any are announced.

WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF THE ISDN SWITCH OFF?

The largest risk facing businesses around the subject of the ISDN switch off is complete loss of phone communication. If a businesses are not prepared before the switch off date they might find that they’re at a back of a long queue of instillations whilst also having no telephone system. This could cost businesses customers and revenue.

WILL ANYTHING ELSE BE AFFECTED BY THE ISDN SWITCH OFF?

Some CCTV and Alarm systems use the ISDN / PSTN network and might be affected by the ISDN switch off. Get in contact with your providers to ensure your business is still protected.

The demise of ISDN certainly isn’t negative for business though. VoIP systems, the alternative to ISDN and PSTN deliver many benefits. VoIP will transform your comms for the better both now and into the future whilst providing cost and productivity advantages. It’s time to think about switching now – Contact [email protected] for more information and help.