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BT urges SMEs to go digital  

Total Telecom

With 73% of UK businesses now relying on high-speed broadband and mobile connectivity, digital transformation is becoming essential. The UKs analogue copper telephone network has a proud history, but its no longer up to the task for businesses. Those that delay may struggle to keep up with modern technology.

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BT pushes for accelerated withdrawal from “outdated” copper landline network as faults rise 

Total Telecom

With the ageing copper landline network becoming increasingly fragile, its simply too risky to run the UKs essential public services on outdated networks. Faster broadband speeds, better security, and features like scam prevention and integrated calling across devices. The move to digital networks offers a range of benefits.

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

TechAdvance

By January 2027, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) will be completely switched off. The PSTN switch-off isnt just about traditional landlines. Broadband Connections ADSL and FTTC (Fibre-to-the-Cabinet) connections rely on PSTN. What Services Will Be Affected?

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Landline Vs Wireless Landline Connection – Comparison Guide

Airtel

Long before, when mobile devices we re not even a thing, landline connections held a special place in the heart of every household. No matter how nostalgic and overwhelming these memories sound, the comfort and convenience offered by modern landline connection is definitely something to vouch for! What is a landline?

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The Golden State Can Do Better Than Copper Landlines

USTELECOM

Today, the march of progress has finally come for the old copper networks that long ago served as the primary conduit for landlines. High-speed broadband emerged from the pandemic as an essential bridge to economic opportunity, health care, education, and more. Almost all “home phones” today are already powered by broadband.

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BT Urges UK SMEs to Go Digital by 2025 Deadline

VoIP Review

The countdown is due to the impending retirement of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), which has been key but is now outdated technology. Recent research highlights that 22% of SMEs still use traditional systems like landlines and fax machines. This reliance could lead to constant disruptions as the older network phases out.

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Pennsylvanians Demand Consumer Protections in Verizon-Frontier Merger Review

Broadband Breakfast

21, 2025 – Pennsylvania broadband advocates pressed the state’s Public Utility Commission on Thursday to require state-specific consumer protections before approving Verizon’s proposed acquisition of Frontier Communications.   “Part of the question is, will there be public benefits?,”