ISDN Switch Off
European telecoms companies are planning to switch off their ISDN and PSTN networks by 2030.
BT has stopped and will turn them off completely by 2025. Phase-out of ISDN is already happening for some German and Swiss operators.
Are you making plans for it?
Is your IT team even aware of it taking place?
What options does your business have?
Your Options
Take a Hybrid Service
Some providers are offering an alternative to moving to SIP or a hosted solution. A hybrid service offers the same PRI interface as your current ISDN service but utilises IP Technology and SIP Trunking. We see the main benefits of taking this option as:
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Retain current PBX
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Minimal cost to change
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Easy future migration to SIP
Move to SIP
SIP uses virtual phone lines rather than physical lines like ISDN. It is the best alternative solution if you have an on-premise phone system.
This is mostly down to the flexibility it gives you, the speed in which you can add/remove lines, the quality of the calls and the lower call costs.
You may not even have to change your existing phone system as most systems are compatible with SIP.
Most modern PBXs are IP enabled and can therefore benefit from a SIP connection, delivered via the internet or a dedicated line. The main benefits of moving to SIP are:
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Utilising the full functionality of your existing PBX.
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Reduced cost of calls.
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Greater features and functionality.
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Future proofing.
Move to Hosted
Some providers are offering an alternative to moving to SIP or a hosted solution. A hybrid service offers the same PRI interface as your current ISDN service but utilises IP Technology and SIP Trunking. We see the main benefits of taking this option as:
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Retain current PBX
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Minimal cost to change
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Easy future migration to SIP
