Telecoms July 2026

Why VoIP is the Future of Business Communications

With BT ending PSTN by 2027, now is the time to upgrade to VoIP. We explain why VoIP is more flexible, cost-effective, and reliable for modern businesses.

Overview & Context

The UK telecommunications network is undergoing its biggest transformation in a generation. BT Openreach is switching off the traditional copper Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) by 2027. Businesses still relying on traditional landlines must migrate to Voice over IP (VoIP) or risk losing phone connectivity.

Key Takeaway for Businesses

Migrating to cloud VoIP before the 2027 PSTN switch-off protects your business phone numbers and equips your workforce for hybrid operations.

What This Means For Your Organisation

Beyond compliance, VoIP offers immense business advantages: seamless hybrid working across mobile apps and desktop handsets, unified communication features like video calls and auto-attendants, and call cost savings of up to 50% compared to legacy line rentals.

At Lansafe, our team of technical experts and security advisors are on hand to assess your business infrastructure and recommend high-impact, cost-effective updates aligned with UK compliance standards.

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